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  • DJ Neptune breaks silence on Laycon’s claim of unpaid royalty

    DJ Neptune breaks silence on Laycon’s claim of unpaid royalty

    The Nigerian disc jockey born Imohiosen Patrick, DJ Neptune has addressed a fraudulent claim made by the winner of BBNaija lockdown edition 2020, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as Laycon.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the reality star cum rapper via his microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter last month claimed the disc jockey has yet to pay him his “agreement and split” for their collaborative song ‘Nobody (Icons remix)’.

    The 29-year-old reality star who expressed displeasure over the “silence from Neptune for four years” stressed the need for artistes to adhere to agreements in the music industry.

    “Abeg o, DJ Neptune how far my agreement and split for the “Nobody (Icons Remix)” song though. Is it not still ready? Haba it’s been 4 years,” he wrote.

    Reacting, the popular DJ expressed disappointment at the reality star,  for calling him out on social media.

    The entertainer in a recent episode of the ‘Zero Conditions’ podcast, stressed that he did not defraud the singer

    Neptune said Laycon’s team was offered a percentage of the royalties, but they declined the offer, adding that the song’s distribution deal included advanced marketing expenses that needed to be recouped.

    He said, “Laycon is my brother regardless. Let me just establish here that nobody ate anybody’s money. I want to believe that you know the music business.

    “When you have a deal with a distro company or a label and you’re being given advanced marketing money to push the music, the video, or whatnot. They have to recoup. It’s a return on investment.

    “So that’s where we are with ‘Nobody Icons’ Remix’. What Laycon is fighting for is the documentation. In all fairness to him, he reached out to me. So it wasn’t like anyone was cheating anyone. When Laycon reached out to me, I referred to my legal team. I even asked him for his lawyer’s contact which he sent to me and I forwarded it to them.

    “I’m not a legal personnel. I’m a creative. I have to perform and take care of my family. So I have put this in the hands of people who will handle it. And then there was a conversation that was ongoing — between our lawyers]. So I guess, maybe my fault was not going back to find out what was going on. But a certain percentage was proposed to Laycon’s team and they kicked back at it. And the conversation was just there.”

  • BBNaija winner Laycon publicly calls out DJ Neptune over ‘unpaid royalty’

    BBNaija winner Laycon publicly calls out DJ Neptune over ‘unpaid royalty’

    Winner of BBNaija lockdown edition 2020, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as Laycon, has called out DJ Neptune over alleged unpaid royalties for their collaboration.

    The reality star cum rapper via his microblogging platform, X formerly Twitter on Wednesday night claimed the disc jockey has yet to pay him his “agreement and split” for their collaborative song ‘Nobody (Icons remix)’.

    The 29-year-old reality star who expressed displeasure over the “silence from Neptune for four years”  stressed the need for artistes to adhere to agreements in the music industry.

    “Abeg o, DJ Neptune how far my agreement and split for the “Nobody (Icons Remix)” song though. Is it not still ready? Haba it’s been 4 years,” he wrote.

    At as of the filling of this report, DJ Neptune has yet to respond to Laycon’s allegation.

    In October 2020, ‘Nobody Icon remix, was released, also featuring Joeboy, the music video followed suit the following month.

    The song was dedicated to fans of the BBNaija winner known as Icons.

    The song’s original version was Neptune’s collaborative single with Mr Eazi and Joeboy, featuring Focalistic. It was released in August 2020

  • VALENTINE DAY: BBNaija 7 winner, Laycon reveals his Val girl, says “its only you”

    VALENTINE DAY: BBNaija 7 winner, Laycon reveals his Val girl, says “its only you”

    Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season five winner, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, otherwise known as Laycon, has set tongues wagging online over his “Valentine” girl.

    Laycon, who won ₦85 million worth of prizes, shared cozy photos of himself and a lady on his Instagram page with a caption that left many in doubt.

    The 28-year-old singer claimed there is no competition for his mysterious girl as she is the only one.

    He wrote: Girl na only you, no competition ?

    Reacting to his post, Many expressed disbelief, claimed the photos were photoshopped and called out the singer to explain himself.

    His bestie, Vee Iye and famous Yoruba comic voice-over artiste, Lekan, reacted to the post.

    Some also trolled him about his situation with Erica.

    One miss iffy wrote, “When photo shoot finish, make she dey go her house”.

    One Laycon wife wrote: We demand An explanation

    One Victoria wrote, “Big congratulations laycon”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14.

    It originated as a Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.

    There are a number of martyrdom stories associated with various Valentines connected to February 14, including an account of the imprisonment of Saint Valentine of Rome for ministering to Christians persecuted under the Roman Empire in the third century.

    According to an early tradition, Saint Valentine restored sight to the blind daughter of his jailer. Numerous later additions to the legend have better related it to the theme of love: an 18th-century embellishment to the legend claims he wrote the jailer’s daughter a letter signed “Your Valentine” as a farewell before his execution; another tradition posits that Saint Valentine performed weddings for Christian soldiers who were forbidden to marry.

    The 8th-century Gelasian Sacramentary recorded the celebration of the Feast of Saint Valentine on February 14. The day became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries when notions of courtly love flourished, apparently by association with the “lovebirds” of early spring.

    In 18th-century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”). Valentine’s Day symbols that are used today include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid.

    Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have given way to mass-produced greeting cards. In Italy, Saint Valentine’s Keys are given to lovers “as a romantic symbol and an invitation to unlock the giver’s heart”, as well as to children to ward off epilepsy (called Saint Valentine’s Malady).

    Saint Valentine’s Day is not a public holiday in any country, although it is an official feast day in the Anglican Communion and the Lutheran Church.

    Many parts of the Eastern Orthodox Church also celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day on July 6 in honor of Roman presbyter Saint Valentine, and on July 30 in honor of Hieromartyr Valentine, the Bishop of Interamna (modern Terni).

     

  • Laycon reveals how he dated three celebrities after BBNaija show

    Laycon reveals how he dated three celebrities after BBNaija show

    Winner of BBNaija lockdown edition 2020, Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as Laycon, has shared his experience dating three public figures after he became famous.

    The 27-year-old singer and rapper from Lagos, who got an N85 million grand prize in 2020, made shocking revelations during a chat while opening up on his love life.

    Speaking on the reason why he broke up with his girlfriend, the reality star said the fame he had became too much for his girlfriend to handle.

    Laycon reveals how he dated 3 celebrities after BBNaija show

    “If you watch my reality show you will get the reason, the whole thing was too much for her and myself, I was trying to navigate and focused on trying to maximize all I could from the big brother thing,” he said.

    Laycon, however, disclosed that after he broke up with his girlfriend in 2020, he dated three public figures including a well-known actress but the relationships were laid low.

    “After that I have been in relationships with a couple of public figures but it was on the low. I dated 3 public figures, one was an actress”, he said.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that Laycon was declared the winner of the 2020 lockdown edition of the show on after he beat other housemates with the highest number of votes from viewers.

    Laycon reveals how he dated 3 celebrities after BBNaija show

    Fellow housemate, Dorathy, emerged the 1st runner up while Nengi was declared the 2nd runner up.

    Laycon led by 60 percent votes followed by Dorathy with 21.85 percent votes. However, Nengi had 15.03 percent votes while Neo and Vee had 1.94 percent and 1.18 per cent votes, respectively.

    Many celebrities such as Eniola Badmus, Nkechi Blessing, Samklef, Odunlade Adekola, Broda Shaggi, Anita Joseph, Toyin Lawani, Yul Edochie, Reminisce, Small Doctor, Yvonne Jegede, Teni D Entertainer, Vector, Niniola, Di’Ja, DJ Nana, Ice Prince, Timi Dakolo, Joeboy, Stephanie Coker, Seyi Edun, Woli Agba and Funmi Awelewa all rooted for Laycon.

  • I have always known I would be successful –Laycon

    I have always known I would be successful –Laycon

    Reality TV star, Laycon has said he refused admission into other universities except the University of Lagos .

    The winner of BBNaija 2020 (Lockdown Edition) who recently performed for the Recording Academy (Grammy) Press Play at Home programme , made this known in a chat with Accelerate TV.

    The ‘Verified’ singer said: “I have always known I would be successful. When I say ‘successful’, I want you to know that people have different metrics for measuring success. My own idea of success would probably be different from that of someone else. The yardstick that a lot of people use to measure success is different from what I use. The bottom line is that I never had doubts about my success.”

    The entertainer also noted that he stayed home for three years in order to gain admission into the University of Lagos. “I stayed home for three years and I was getting admission offers into other schools but I wanted UNILAG, because I felt it would help me as an artiste. I believed I would be exposed to more growth as an artiste there.”

    When asked about his vision are as an entertainer, Laycon said, “My dream is to keep growing, evolving and elevating in all areas of my life. I want to go on a world tour and perform at major international cities. I would love to do a lot musically and to feature people I don’t have access to yet. I just need to keep working hard to get there.”

  • Shock as Erica, Laycon reconcile

    Shock as Erica, Laycon reconcile

    Former BBNaija housemates, Laycon and Erica have settled their differences.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Erica was disqualified for breaking the house rules, bullying Laycon, provocation and engaging with the production crew.

    After the altercation, the hatred between the two ex-housemates lingered even during the reunion show in June.Although Erica had during the reunion said she doesn’t care about Laycon, the duo have now reconciled.

    The self-proclaimed ‘Star Girl’ made this known in a new video on her Instagram page.They were spotted in a video hanging out together on Friday.

    In the video, Erica said she was cool with Laycon.She captioned the video, ‘We are cool.”

    Laycon also hailed Nigerians in the footage.

    The singer and actress have also started following each other on Instagram.

    Meanwhile, a new season of Big Brother Naija will be airing on Saturday, July 24th, 2021.

    The winner of the new season will walk away with N90 million worth of prizes.

     

  • I wasn’t doing well as an artiste before BBNaija – Laycon

    I wasn’t doing well as an artiste before BBNaija – Laycon

    Popular Nigerian rapper and reality Tv star, Laycon has revealed that he wasn’t doing well as an artiste before the BBNaija reality show.

    The ‘Awa firece’ during a chat with HipTV, opened up on how the BBNaija platform has helped his career.

    “I’ve always been an artiste. I did the ‘Who Is Laycon’ EP in 2020 but ran out of options to promote. I felt I could go on the show and promote. I did it and won. Out of the house, I put out an album and it’s doing very well,” he said.

    “Music dictated every one of my actions on the show and it’s still doing it. I wasn’t doing well as an artiste [before BBNaija]. I mean, I was doing fairly well. I had the underground buzz. But I wanted it big; I wanted more audience.

    “I put out the EP on April 3. At the end of the month, I had 25,000 streams. I put out ‘Shall We Begin’ on April 30. In three weeks, I had 20 million streams. So the show helped. But I’m letting people understand there’s still more.

    “If anyone says the show made me, it’s definitely true to an extent but when you reverse it, it’s the music that made me go into Big Brother in the first place. Without the music, no one would really have known me.”

    Asked how he has been handling fame, he said: “A lot has changed: my outlook, perception, the way I move.

    “But the core principles that formed the person I am are still the same. I see everything I’m acquiring as a way to improve myself, improve others, and find balance. I’m a real calm guy; I don’t like stress. I feel it’s a process.”

     

  • I will continue to win, break records-Laycon slams haters

    BBNaija winner, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon, has condemned those he claimed pretend to be family but slander his name and brand behind his back.

    The reality Tv star made this known in a post via his Instagram account on Wednesday.

    He noted that he will continue to win, evolve, conquer and break records whether the haters like it or not.

    He further stated that God will never dim his light so that they can shine, adding that he will expose anyone that wishes him ill.

    ”Don’t act like you like me then talk shit about me behind my back, because whatever you say will definitely come back to me.

    ”You don’t need to put me down to rise up. When will you guys understand that’s not how life works.

    ”God will never dim my light for yours to shine. This thing is all God so if you think it’s by bad-mouthing, God go show you pepper.

    ”I didn’t get here by myself, I got God behind me. Na why God go dey always expose all of you.

    ”Do good and that’s what will come back to you. In the end, they will package all of us and dump us 6ft when we die.

    ”Laycon will continue to win, evolve, conquer and break records. I will continue to change my life and other people’s lives positively,” he wrote.

     

  • BBNaija reunion: Laycon is a snake – Erica

    BBNaija reunion: Laycon is a snake – Erica

    Former BBNaija 2021 housemate, Erica has described Laycon as a snake who pretends a lot.

    Erica made this known this when asked if she was ever going to reconcile with the BBNaija Lockdown winner.

    Speaking on Monday night during the BBNaija reunion show, Erica said there’s no relevance in talking to Laycon.

     

    She noted that he acts like a saint to his fans but is pretentious and nothing positive will come out of any conversation about what happened in the house.

    “There’s nothing positive to come out from any conversation with Laycon.

    “I think he’s a snake and would act like a saint so people can pity him. If he really wanted to talk, he would have spoken to me.

     

    “He should stop forming saint and stop pretending.

    “If he had sent a message earlier, I would have responded.

    “There’s no point, there’s no relevance to speaking with him,” Erica said.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Erica was disqualified after she received a third strike following an altercation with Laycon.

     

  • BBNaija reunion: Erica’s withdrawal of apology to Laycon generates diverse reactions

    BBNaija reunion: Erica’s withdrawal of apology to Laycon generates diverse reactions

    The BBNaija Reunion show on Monday night sparked diverse reactions from Nigerians after Erica withdrew her apology to Laycon.

    Erica speaking during the BBNaija reunion show noted that she regrets apologizing to Laycon.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Erica had apologized to Laycon for threatening and raining insults on him.

    However, on Monday night, the reality TV star, when asked if she could ever settle with Laycon said she regrets apologizing to him after seeing all he said about her in the house especially his conversation with Vee.

    “There is no chance to reconcile now. Time has gone. I made a video apologising for using those words I used on him but coming out of the house and seeing videos, I regret the video and I take back my apology,” Erica said.

    Her statement has since stirred diverse reactions from Nigerians on social media.

    While some of her fans ‘Elites’ applauded her for taking back her apology, adding that Laycon didn’t deserve it, others criticized her.

    Here are some remarks gathered by TheNewsGuru from Twitter:

    @Zamaswati “ Erica, I’m glad you took back that apology. Laycon definitely didn’t deserve it.”

    @Donadeshina “ That Erica girl said she takes back her apology. So all that curses he deserved it? Such a stupid person.”

    @Siphamandla “ Erica threatened to kill Laycon and now says she takes back her apology, wow what a psycho.”

    @Symplyemerald “ Above all, I love how Erica spoke her truth and took back the apology as to me, Laycorn didn’t deserve it.”

    @Pamziness “ Thank you for retracting that apology, you have absolutely nothing to be sorry about when it comes to that manipulator, you were well justified, Erica Nlewedim and another person may have done far worse than you, if placed in your shoes. You really endured a lot in the hands of corn.”

    @Thealtagracia “ Thank you Erica for taking back that apology. It was undeserved.”

    @Imma_Udoh “ Erica is delusional, no evidence of growth, very defensive and zero accountability lol. Typical femco behavior. Like say na Laycon cause her two strikes, babe hasn’t even healed.”

    @Am_ethy “ GBAM! My girl has taken back her apology so that simply means THE DRUMSTICK REMAINS TO BE A DRUMSTICK. He remains ugly as my girl said. You can’t fool Erica twice!

    @FavorGrace “ Listening to Laycon and Erica speak on their issue. I now know why People chose Laycon as their winner. Laycon is so full of wisdom.”

    @Joeworld4 “ She wants to create a toxic environment in the reunion but Laycon is not giving it a chance. My president is smart.”

    @AggreySelma “ Erica came,spoke her truth, took back her apology and left! That’s my Queen!

    @Nuella_May “ Let’s not lie, If Laycon wanted to be manipulative and seek pity votes, he would have cried his eyes out the night Erica rubbished him and dragged him by his medical condition.”

    @PrinceChrisMUF “ Laycon poured water on all the fire Erica was bringing. Man didn’t even allow it escalate.”

    @Ize “I will say this again, Erica has nothing to apologize for!! The first apology was a mistake!!

    @Pengmanmodel “ For me it’s still the way Erica apologized to everyone in the house without even giving one glance to the main person she insulted & wished death on. But now has the guts to come and call Laycon Fake? Loooool!Her apology was the fakest thing in that BBN house.”

    @Fadekemi_xo “ Erica saying she takes back her apology shows she really deserved the disqualification. Laycon is obviously not ready for this negativity but his music.”