Nigerian superstar Ruger (@rugerofficial) continues his unstoppable 2025 run with the release of his brand new single, “Muhammad Ali (Can’t Relate),” another slice of his addictive Afro-Dancehall sound via Promised Land Recs. With ‘Muhammad Ali (Can’t Relate)’ Ruger reaffirms his champion mindset, closing out 2025 as one of Africa’s most dominant, versatile, and unstoppable forces in music.
Ruger – “Muhammad Ali (Can’t Relate)” (Official Lyric Video)
Fresh off the back of a year defined by sold-out shows worldwide and the success of his sophomore album “BlownBoy Ru,” Ruger further cements his status as one of Nigeria’s hottest musical exports with this infectious track. Using the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali as a metaphor for victory and resilience, Ruger flexes his trademark confidence and lyrical flair, reflecting on his rise, his wins and losses, and his unshakable drive to stay on top.
Leaning into his dancehall roots, the track blends slick percussion, rhythmic bounce, and Ruger’s unmistakable melodic delivery, a sound that continues to win new audiences across the globe. Before the release, Ruger has teased snippets of the track across his socials, with over 1 MILLION views so far across Ruger’s Instagram posts alone. This viral reception further proves Ruger’s growing international fanbase.
“Muhammad Ali (Can’t Relate)” follows a remarkable year of milestones, including sold-out headline shows across London, North & South America, Europe and Australia, a MOBO Award Nomination (for Best African Act), his BBC 1Xtra Live Lounge debut and a viral COLORS performance of ‘Toro,’ a track off his latest album “BlownBoy Ru,” which he released earlier this year to critical acclaim. Highlight singles from the project include ‘TOMA TOMA Featuring Tiwa Savage,’ which has amassed over 1 BILLION views, and ‘GIVEAWAY Featuring Zlatan,’ which sits at over 420 MILLION views.
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This year, Spotify featured Ruger in its hugely influential Global Artist To Watch 2025 list, alongside Lola Young and Mercury Prize-winner Barry Can’t Swim. Ruger is also now in the Top 1000 most followed Spotify acts in the world – with 4.9 million global followers.
In September, Ruger headlined a sold-out show at London’s indigo at the O2, and while in town, he shut down DJ AG’s livestream in Brixton, performing hits ‘Muah,’ ‘Giveaway,’ ‘WeWe,’ and ‘Asiwaju,’ clips from which have hit over 1 MILLION views across all posts on AG’s account alone.
Since breaking onto the scene, Ruger has carved a unique lane with his Afro-Dancehall fusion, infectious melodies, and bold charisma. His catalogue continues to define the modern Afrobeats movement — blending international appeal with unmistakably Nigerian energy.
Listen to Ruger’s “Muhammad Ali (Can’t Relate)” Single
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