Catching Up With ‘Blown Boy’ Ruger – OkayAfrica

A person with pink hair stands against a green wooden wall, channeling Blown Boy vibes in an open patterned shirt, exposed chest, and visible Calvin Klein waistband.

Ruger‘s music embraces the pace of life on the road. From riveting dancehall music to sensual, packed-out shows, the young Nigerian star has capitalized on the modern industry’s demand for unshaken presence and charisma. Those qualities are present on BlownBoy Ru, the artist’s sophomore album, which he’s touring.

Opening our conversation, Ruger mentions he just had “a mad show” in Dallas some days ago and is resting for a Houston show, “hydrating and rehearsing.”

“Tour life no be beans,” (it’s not easy) he tells OkayAfrica, but he’s still…