Mike Abdul is a singer, songwriter and music businessman who chooses to dedicate his trade to GOD. He a member of Midnight Crew.
A native of Ago-Iwoye in Ogun State, Mike grew up with his parents and four siblings. As the first child he was made responsible for inspiring his younger ones so he always had to be a good example to them. That was a lot of work because it didn't allow him to just be a child who could make mistakes. Expectation was high and he could only do his best. It made growing up tough for him but he scaled through.
He attended A-Z international Nursery and Primary School in Ajao Estate, then Mayflower School Ikenne and successfully studied Electrical Engineering in Yaba College Of Technology. He only studied Electrical Engineering, professionally, he's a musician. He always loved music as a child but grew up in a dispensation that celebrated nothing else but being either a lawyer, doctor, pilot or engineer. So he studied engineering to please society and fit in it.
He's been doing professional music since November 8 2001, the day Midnight Crew was founded.
He remains ever thankful to Dekunle Fuji for being his inspiration as he never thought Gospel Fuji was possible until he heard a live recording of Dekunle Fuji in Fountain of Life sometime in 2001. The recording sparked something in him and he simply responded to the spark when opportunity came to manifest. Doing some Gospel Hip-Hop is just Mike moving with the times, reaching young people in the language they accept and understand.
Just like everyone else, he also faces the challenge of staying relevant so that your message reaches your target audience. “The world always tries to make the Gospel look old fashioned putting a pressure of more work to do on the Gospel Minister. Every generation has to come up with more creative ways of reaching out with the message. Despite all of the challenges, the Grace of GOD proves sufficient.” - Mike Abdul (2015).
His evergreen hit single "Morire" was written by Monique at a time he really needed help to introduce Mike Abdul as a solo artist. According to him, he was anxious because knew how important the first step of any artist is and in that overwhelming anxiety it was difficult to think clearly. He therefore by divine advice asked a few friends to write him songs and Monique came up with Morire which he initially DID NOT LIKE.
"I cannot explain it, but Morire is now my favorite song." - Mike Abdul (2015)
His role models include: Pat Uwaje King, Olugbenga Oyebola, Odunayo Ojo, Kenny K'ore, Sammie Okposo, Monique and Kirk Franklin.
“I see better days ahead of the industry. We're moving our music to the world stage, quality of delivery is fast becoming our concern and music business is better understood.
I'm passionate about Midnight Crew. I see a classic brand in the making, long years ahead.
I hope to have huge influence across the world in a few years to come, music will bring that influence and JEHOVAH will make it beautiful.” - Mike Abdul (2015)
Mike Abdul is a versatile music minister who always pursues excellence. He's the first Nigerian Gospel artist to work on a 21 track album. His soon to be released album 3rd studio album "Cross Over" has 11 artistes featured and is produced by 10 music producers. He's an award winning musician who is about to set a new record set a new record!
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