{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6855dfb18d560ebfbb256921/6856fa92c1af62f027d8bc9a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"19 Harsh Truths About Being A Creator | M.I Abaga","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6855dfb18d560ebfbb256921/1750530151680-9b353ad5-fba4-4edb-b894-2fb4e64f0f5d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today on Crea8torium, we have one of the most defining voices in African hip-hop. A storyteller who’s shaped sound, shifted culture, and stayed standing through every wave that tried to hit him.</p><p><br></p><p>With millions of fans, countless awards, and a career spanning over 15 years, M.I remains the most influential voice in African hip-hop. But beyond the bars, he’s shaping the future—mentoring the next wave of creators and building TASCK, a groundbreaking platform empowering African artists to own their stories and their careers. MI is redefining legacy, one powerful step at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>But today, we’re here to talk about more than the man behind the music. The thinker. The builder. The creator. The human who’s learnt to navigate fame, silence, pressure, and purpose all at the same time. This conversation is about passion, grounding your purpose, mental health, and building with longevity in mind. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to not just become great—but stay great, while also staying you—this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:01:07 Introversion vs Extroversion</p><p>00:04:37 Dealing With Anxiety</p><p>00:05:56 Origin of M.I.'s Creative Journey</p><p>00:07:19 Spontaneity vs Intentionality vs Emotions</p><p>00:11:02 Imposter Syndrome</p><p>00:14:52 Creating Without Inspiration</p><p>00:19:04 Building Resilience</p><p>00:22:26 Power of Prolificity</p><p>00:25:07 Staying Relevant</p><p>00:32:27 On Fame</p><p>00:34:26 Satisfying Your Inner Child</p><p>00:37:42 Handling Ego</p><p>00:45:26 On Disappearance</p><p>00:49:47 Shaping Culture</p><p>00:50:53 Talent vs Creator Economy</p><p>00:54:59 Mental Health &amp; Therapy</p><p>00:59:08 Managing That Inner Voice</p><p>01:00:17 On Failure</p><p>01:03:15 Healing From Pain</p><p>01:06:49 Creative Process</p><p>01:09:51 Finishing What You Start</p><p>01:11:55 The God Gene</p><p>01:16:24 Silencing The Noise</p><p>01:19:30 Building Creative Talent</p><p>01:27:47 Managing Our Creator Ecosystem</p><p><br></p><p>Connect With M.I Abaga</p><p>Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/mrxcjw2h</p><p>YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4y3ve943</p><p>The TASCK Agency: https://tinyurl.com/48t44vep</p><p><br></p><p>Watch Our Episodes On YouTube:</p><p>https://tinyurl.com/crea8toriumyoutube</p><p><br></p><p>Join Our Community</p><p>Get Exclusive Info Via Our Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/crea8torium</p><p>Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/crea8toriumig</p><p>TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/crea8toriumtk</p>","author_name":"Crea8torium"}