Magníto

Muhammed Usman Adamu (born 15 September, 1993), known professionally as Magnito, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2017 with his single "If I Get Money Ehn".

In 2025 he was nominated for The Headies awards for Best Rap Single

Early life

Muhammed Usman Adamu was born on September 15, 1993, in Abuja, Nigeria, to a family of Idoma heritage from Benue State. He was raised in a Muslim household. He attended the University of Jos in Plateau State, where he studied Business Management. After completing his education, he moved to Lagos to pursue a career in music. Adamu began rapping during his late teenage years.

Career Magnito developed an interest in rap music while studying at the University, where he began performing informally with friends and participating in local rap sessions. In interview with Chinenye Ugonna of Premium Times, Magnito said he formed a rap group called the Mic Checkers alongside a fellow student. He grew up listening to Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, 2Pac, and The Notorious B.I.G, He recorded first song "Tele Mi", which he financed after selling some personal belongings to pay for studio session. After graduating, Magnito moved from Abuja to Lagos to pursue music professionally. He also collaborated with artists such as Goldie Harvey, Duncan Mighty, Durella, Rayce, Phyno, and Timaya. In 2019, he released a single titled "Genevieve" featuring Duncan Mighty.

In May 2020, Magnito released the single "Edo Boys" featuring singer Ninety6. In October 2020, during the nationwide #EndSARSprotests against police brutality in Nigeria, he released an awareness video addressing the movement. The video featured former Big Brother Naija contestants Ike Onyema and Sir Dee. On October 24, 2020, Magnito released the five-track extended play Bars and Lamba, which featured guest appearances from Umu Obiligbo, Zlatan, and Ninety6.

Magnito released the Palesa EP in 2022 as a short-form project. The project continued his use of storytelling within music. During the same period, he released a series of standalone singles rather than a single album project. These included "Magiwood", featuring comedian Bovi, "Phakama", featuring Iyanya and Mimi South. He also released "Major Freshout, Pt. 1".

In 2023, Magnito released the single "Canada", which gained attention on social media and led to the release of several remix versions featuring artists including Olamide, Falz, and Josh2Funny.

On February 12, 2025, his single "Single" was nominated for The Headies awards for Best Rap Single of the year.

Discography Albums

"I Am Dodo (2023)" "Freshout 01 (2018)"

EP "Palesa (2022)" "Bars & Lamba (2020)"

Singles Awards and nominations