Short-Man Devil!” — Odumodublvck Fires at M.I Abaga in Instagram Blow-Up
Drama erupted in the Nigerian music industry when Odumodublvck publicly called out veteran rapper M.I Abaga, branding him a “short-man devil” in a bold social media post. The surprise move comes after what seemed like mutual respect between the two. This isn’t the first time a rap beef went viral—remember when Blaqbonez and Ladipoe traded jabs last year, catching fans off-guard and sparking endless memes.
In a move that shocked the Nigerian hip-hop scene, Odumodublvck took to his social-media to publicly call out M.I Abaga, referring to him as a “short-man devil”. The post quickly gained traction, with fans dissecting every word and wondering what led to this sudden outburst.
For some background: M.I Abaga has long been respected as one of Nigeria’s rap heavyweights, with a career stretching back to the early 2000s. Odumodublvck, meanwhile, has been seen as part of the new guard—an energetic, bold rapper blending drill, grime and Afrobeats, and increasingly grabbing the spotlight.
It wouldn’t surprise many that the two once appeared on friendly terms. M.I had previously praised Odumodublvck as “unique, different and a uniting force” in Nigerian rap—bringing old-school and new-school together while promoting talent from his city. Odumodublvck even responded on social media, showing hidden gratitude for the co-sign.
So what went wrong? Odumodublvck’s public comment suggests some built-up frustration. By calling M.I “short-man devil”, he delivered a pointed insult, hinting at perceived disrespect or gatekeeping. The phrase feels part metaphor, part bold confrontation—packed with emotion.
Rap feuds are nothing new. Globally, we’ve seen legends like Kendrick Lamar and Drake engage in lyrical battles, sometimes with major business implications. Here in Nigeria, the beef reminds us of moments like when Lil Kesh and Reminisce exchanged words over rap-roots legitimacy; or more recently when Falz and Blaqbonez publicly clashed over rap culture direction and sponsorship deals.
Odumodublvck’s move may also be a signal. He’s one of the rappers not just chasing mainstream Afrobeats success, but staking out space for prime rap authenticity—his last project “EZIOKWU” (stylised) debuted big and made waves.Meanwhile, M.I is still a pillar of the game, but his lane is different now—mentor, veteran, elder statesman. From his comments, he’s secure in his relevance, even as he watches rising stars: “I’m not Davido, I’m not Wizkid … I can still work, I can still go forward.”
The public nature of this call-out ensures we’re watching this story closely. Will M.I respond lyrically? Will Odumodublvck press the issue further in an upcoming track? Fans are already speculating: some siding with the new wave, some with the old school, others simply enjoying the show.