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Why I Declined Olamide, Akon’s Brother Attempt To Sign Me – Mr Eazi

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5 months ago

December 5, 2023

Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, aka Mr Eazi, has revealed he declined recording deals offered to him by Nigerian rapper and CEO of YBNL Nation, Olamide, and ace American singer Akon’s younger brother, Abou “Bu” Thiam, the executive vice president of Columbia Records.

Mr Eazi said the duo had approached him separately to ask him to join their record labels in the early days of his music career but he declined as he hadn’t figured out what he was doing and wanted his freedom.

The singer made this known in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast hosted by Joey Akan.

He said, “I remember going for ‘Ghana Meets Naija in Ghana. And that was where I met Olamide. He tried to sign me to his record label. He offered me a deal. Somebody else had also tried to sign me. Bu [Abou Thiam], Akon’s brother was the first person who tried to sign me.

“I declined because then I haven’t even figured out what I was doing. It was too early to sign. So, I didn’t sign to Bu.

“When Olamide gave me a deal, I knew that I hadn’t totally understood the business or what I was even doing so I declined. Everything was just happening so fast. One thing I knew was that I wanted my freedom.”

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AMVCA 2024: Kehinde Bankole Wins Best Lead Actress Award[VIDEO]

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1 day ago

May 11, 2024

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Kehinde Bankole has emerged as the Best Lead Actress at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).

Bankole’s win came off her lead role in the movie ‘ADIRE’.

Other contestants in the category include: Segilola Ogidan (Over the Bridge), Lucie Debay (Omen)

Omowunmi Dada (Asiri Ade), Ireti Doyle (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi), Adaobi L. Dibor (Blood Vessel)

Evelyne Ily (Mami Wata) and Funke Akindele (A Tribe Called Judah).

In the male category, Wale Ojo emerged Best Male lead actor for his role in the movie ‘Breath of Life’.

Ojo edged Stan Nze (Afamefuna), Marc Zinga (Omen), Gideon Okeke (Egun), David Ezekiel (Blood Vessel), Richard Mofe Damijo (The Black Book), Adedimeji Lateef (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior) and Gabriel Afolayan (This is Lagos) to win the award.

Kehinde bankole won the Best lead actress with the movie Adire and o really really love her🥹🥵😍#AMVCA10
Check the thread for something soft 🥹 pic.twitter.com/DQZhE8zvnu
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 11, 2024

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VIDEO: See Winner Of Best Content Creator At AMVCA

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1 day ago

May 11, 2024

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Comedian Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola popularly known as Layi Wasabi has won the Best Digital Content Creator at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).

Layi’s content on Medical Negligence saw him nick the award.

Layi mounted the stage, and in his usual hilarious style, entertained the audience at the event while delivering his speech in appreciation of the award.

“Thank you, MultiChoice, for granting me this award among multiple contestants,” he said.

The Best Digital Content category shines a spotlight on the flourishing world of online entertainment, showcasing the talents of creators who have captivated audiences through their entertaining, exciting, and creative content.

Other nominees in this list include “National Treasure” by Adebola Adeyela (Lizzy Jay); “Hello Neighbour” by Elozonam Ogbolu, Lina Idoko, and Jemima Osunde; and “The Boyfriend” by Maryam Apaokagi-Greene

Layi wasabi won the best content creator and he still dey crack joke for stage effortlessly😭😂🔥 #AMVCA10 pic.twitter.com/rGD1kvcl13
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 11, 2024

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AMVCA: Jagun Jagun Wins ‘Best Costume Design’ As Mami Wata Grabs ‘Best Makeup’

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1 day ago

May 11, 2024

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The 10th edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) kicked off on Saturday night with Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun clinching the Best Costume Design title.

Similarly, Campbell Precious Arebamen of ‘Mami Wata’ movie crew won the ‘Best Make Up’ category award.

The make-up artiste defeated Francesca Otaigbe, Hadizat Gambo of Mojiisola movie, Hakeem Onilogbo of Jagun Jagun, and Feyisayo Oyebisi of A Tribe Called Judah.

The award is the first in the series presented by popular TV anchor Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and Kehinde Bankole.

Speaking to the media, Campbell Precious Arebamen said she was so elated and thanked her director for helping her. She noted that this was her second award at the AMVCA.