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Episode 8: NAGASAKI by OG MAGE.
Samuel Ede Ogaba, known as OG Mage, defines himself as a lyrical sorcerer, blending Afrobeat, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Pop. He began his music journey in 2009, professionally in 2021. Despite initial success in the UK, he sees h
Episode 8: NAGASAKI by OG MAGEThe update
• Hello OG Mage, nice to have you on today’s special celebrity episode of TALK WITH US… let’s know you officially, what’s your real name?
Samuel Ede Ogaba.
• What’s the inspiration behind your stage name?
Mage means “Sorcerer,” that’s why they call me the lyrical sorcerer. I chose this because back in uni, I was called a magician because I had many talents. The “OG” comes from my last name, OGaba, but it also stands for Original Gangster.
• How long have you been into music?
Technically, since 2009. Professionally, since 2021.
• How can you define your music style and its relation to your fanbase?
All three of my alter egos have distinct sounds: Afrobeat, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Pop. I fuse these sounds together to create music. My fanbase is made up of people who love good music, meaningful messages, and me as a person. My music tells personal stories and gives insight into my life. This connection is what binds me to my fanbase.
• If you weren’t into music, what would have been your career path?
I already walk in two worlds. I am both a Software Engineer and an Artist.
• Facts show you started your musical career abroad. Would you say you have a better fanbase there than here in Nigeria?
I’d say those facts aren’t exactly true. I started my career in Abuja in 2021. By some divine intervention, I crossed paths with very strategic industry people, which helped me gain some traction in the UK at the start of my career. I wouldn’t even say I have a fanbase abroad yet—I’m still working on that.
• Here’s a tricky one: If you have a release you want to drop so badly but don’t have the proper finance for marketing, what would you do?
I’d craft a less capital-intensive release plan. Content is key, and these days, that’s what really sells. My joy comes from making music and sharing it with people who enjoy it. Even with limited resources, I’d still have that.
• Who do you wish to work with in the future?
Oh, that list is very long. I keep an actual list, and it’s ever-growing. But even outside of that list, I meet new artists all the time, and we make magic. The list just helps keep me grounded.