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I’m No Longer With Wizkid’s Starboy Record Label – L.A.X

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April 10, 2017

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Rising singer, Damilola Afolabi aka L.A.X, is no longer signed to Wizkid’s record label, the singer has revealed.

According to him, the singer has apparently decided to take his music destiny in his own hands and forge ahead.

In a chat with Journalists over the weekend, L.A.X said, “I am no longer signed to Star Boy Records. Right now, I’m focusing on my own outfit and I’m doing my videos, A & R, music promotion, PR and other things myself. I’ve been working on my album for a while now but I’m still trying to put some finishing touches to it. I will be releasing it soon but that would be after I get back from my US tour. However, Star Boy has a lot of input in my new album that would be released soon and I still have a working relationship with Wizkid.”

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Reacting to question on the rationale behind going on tour to foreign nations when he has yet to be successful in his home country, L. A. X said, “To be honest, I have more fans outside the country than in Nigeria. Nowadays, one can actually go online and find out where majority of downloads, streaming and other Internet activities come from. And I have discovered that most of my fans are in the US, followed by Canada and London. Obviously, they want me there more and that’s why I usually go there on tour. I had amazing experiences when I travelled out of the country on tour. I went to about 14 cities in Europe and America,” the singer said.

But contrary to L.A.X. claim that voluntarily resigned from Starboy records, it was gathered that Wizkid deliberately dropped the artiste from his record label.

Wizkid who won the African Artiste of the Year Award last week at the 17th Ghana Music Awards made a special announcement where he unveiled the acts under new Starboy records, omitting L.A.X’s name.

According to Wizkid during his performance, ‘I’m here to make a special announcement to you guys, we have a new Starboy records – ‘Starboy Entertainment Worldwide’, and we have four artistes (Efya, R2Bess, Mr. Eazi and myself). Please support us not, just today but forever’.

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Funke Akindele Recounts How D’banj Encouraged Her To Keep The ‘Jenifa’ Brand

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June 10, 2024

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Funke Akindele recounts how D’banj encouraged her | Fab.ng

Nollywood actress and director Funke Akindele recently spoke about how singer D’banj helped her continue her successful Jenifa character. At a celebration for D’banj’s 20th anniversary in entertainment, Akindele revealed how D’banj motivated her to keep the Jenifa brand going.

They met at a club, and D’banj, a big fan of Jenifa, asked if there would be more movies.

Akindele was surprised because she hadn’t planned on making more. D’banj saw the potential in Jenifa and convinced Akindele it could be very profitable. To show his support, D’banj even gave her money to make new Jenifa movies. This led to the creation of “The Return of Jenifa,” a big hit that brought the character back to life.

She said,

“After the big break with Jenifa, everybody loved Jenifa so much, I was out there and everyone was celebrating me so much. I was invited to a club where I met Dbanj for the first time and he gave me his number and inquired if there is a sequence to Jenifa, I told him No and he questioned why as he noted how Jenifa is a brand I can feast on for the rest of my life.

“He told me that when I have a brand, you feed on the brand, you milk the brand very well and make money out of it. Out of his pocket, he gave me money and said I should go write another Jenifa and he supports me with the money.”

“Dbanj supported me w money for ‘Jenifa’ & advised me to continue shooting Jenifa. That’s how the Return of Jenifa came about.
God used @iamdbanj to speak to me to have the Jenifa brand” – @funkeakindele pic.twitter.com/d6fRB7ozmz

— HipTv (@HipTv) June 7, 2024

Akindele didn’t just thank D’banj; she showered him with praise! She called him more than just a musician – he’s a whole movement! She explained how his music has made countless people happy and said his influence will definitely last a long time.

“Dbanj you’re more than just a musician, you’re a movement! Your music has brought joy to our hearts, and your legacy will live on forever,” Akindele affirmed.

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Hanks Anuku Says Viral Video That Falsely Painted Him Unwell Made Him Lose Jobs

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June 10, 2024

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In a recent interview, popular Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku addressed the confusing videos of him from last year. The videos showed him on the street, talking to himself and looking dishevelled. People online worried that Anuku might be mentally ill.

But Anuku cleared things up and explained to interviewer Lucky Udu that he was actually preparing for an acting role. He was pretending to be a character who wasn’t well mentally, so he could act the part more realistically.

He began, “That day I was trying to get into character for a role I was going to play, a madman role. Someone who was not in his correct senses or right frame of mind.”

“So naturally I did it in the neighbourhood and I was trying to get it to show the way the director would have shown it. I was meditating and trying to get into character, that’s it. I was not even aware that I was being recorded. I was concentrating on myself and my script,” he continued.

Hanks Anuku took the interview as an opportunity to dispel rumors about his mental health and drug use.

He firmly denied ever using drugs and assured the interviewer that he’s in excellent health. The strange behavior in the videos was all part of his dedication to acting, not a reflection of his own well-being.

“People have said a lot of stuff. Rumours are rumours. They said I was sick and I was on drugs. I was not on drugs. Maybe they saw me depressed cause depression can cause stress. But me, being on drugs? That’s not true. I’m not a madman. I’m very sane and healthy. I exercise a lot and do my martial arts and sports,” he explained.

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Further admitting that the viral videos and rumors had a big negative impact on his life, he explained how he lost a lot of money due to the situation. Film projects stopped hiring him, leaving him jobless for a period of time. On top of the financial strain, Anuku shared the emotional toll it took on him. He felt hurt and discouraged by the way people reacted to the misunderstanding.

He said, “I lost a lot of money. I lost jobs and was jobless for a while and people didn’t care about me. I went through pain and I was heartbroken.”

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I Should Have Gone For Money Instead Of Love – Yvonne Jegede

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June 10, 2024

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Yvonne Jegede says she should have married for money | fab.ng

In a recent interview, Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede talked about her past marriage. She said she wished she had considered financial security more before getting married.

Jegede was married to actor Olakunle Fawole, but their marriage ended. In the interview, she said things changed after they got married. Her husband started finding fault with how she talked to him. He also made a big deal about their age difference, even though it wasn’t a problem before.

She said,

“He is eight years older than me. But the moment we got married, if I tell am say, ‘You dey crase,’ he would say I’m disrespecting him. I would then be like, ‘It’s the same me, same thing I’ve been saying for over 10 years.'”

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Jegede went on to explain that financial issues played a significant role in her decision to end the marriage. She felt she was carrying more of the financial burden than her husband.

“Let me just state the fact, I was bringing more of the money. Now I’m taking care of my son like nobody exists around me and it’s not easy, it’s not funny. I should have gone for money instead of love. Let me be very honest…”

Jegede’s comments about her marriage sparked discussions online, particularly about finances in marriage. Many social media users expressed their opinions. One person on Instagram even posted a message hoping for partners who take financial responsibility in relationships.

“As a guy, nor let money finish for your hand sha😢😢. Try ur best🙏,” said another user.

Another Instagram user said, “Anything a woman does for a man is never forgotten, but she might not always recall the times when the man supported her. Some women have selective memories, and it’s like they have two sides to them.”

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