Big Brother Naija star, and rapper, Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly referred to as Laycon says he abhors showing off for whatever reason.
He, however, noted in an Instagram post, that God loves using him to show off anyways.
Laycon emerged winner of BBNaija season 5 after garnering 60% votes, the highest to ever be gotten by any winner of the reality TV show.
Ever since then, he has enjoyed a successful music career to the extent of performing for the Grammy Recording Academy.
Speaking the success he has enjoyed so far, Laycon declared that he will continue to win and grow.
The artiste wrote; “One thing about me, I don’t like to show off. But God definitely loves to use me to show off and I love it !!! I will continue to grow and win, this is just the beginning… there’s more celebrations to experience.”
Popular Nigerian rapper and reality TV star, Olamilekan Agbeleshe better known as Laycon, says performing for Grammy Recording Academy is a big deal and has made his price go up.
The Afro rapper on Thursday, July 1 performed ”All Over Me’‘ from his ”Shall We Begin” album at the latest episode of Grammy Recording Academy’s Press Play At Home.
Speaking in an interview with Channels TV on Saturday, Laycon said he is grateful for the opportunity.
It is big. I am not even going to try and be modest about it. It is a very big deal to me. That is where people want to be. There are bigger things coming, yea, but I appreciate this, I am very grateful for it.
“My price just went up,” he said.
Grammys, describing Laycon on its websitewrote: “He comes from a line of young Afrobeat singers keeping the genre on the lips of many. Meet Laycon, a Nigerian Afrobeats/Afrorap artist who makes performing this music seem as natural as breathing.”
Big Brother Nigeria season 5 winner Olamilekan Agbeleshe, also known as Laycon, has performed for the Grammy Recording Academy.
The rapper delivered a notable performance of his song ‘All over me’ from his new album ‘Shall we begin’ in a recent episode of Grammy Recording Academy Series ‘press play at home’ on July 1.
The academy commended the Nigerian singer for taking up the mantle from great artistes’ like Fela Kuti, Orlando Julius, and Burna Boy and birthing a new genre in Afrobeat, ‘Afro Rap.’
Afrobeats may be a less-known genre stateside, but anyone interested in the qualities of human conversation should dig into the sound immediately,” it wrote.
From Fela Kuti to Orlando Julius to Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo, the genre contains the rhythms of a ripping conversation—one you don’t want to end.
“And from Antibalas to Burna Boy, the younger generation of Afrobeats artists is taking up the mantle, too.
“For a fresh example of this, meet Laycon, a Nigerian Afrobeats/Afrorap artist who makes performing this music seem as natural as breathing,” the Academy wrote.
With a few singles to his name in 2020, the’ Fierce’ rapper is now making waves in the music industry following his collaborations with Mayorkun, Joeboy, amongs others.
A Nigerian man says that he has a good level of respect for rapper and reality TV star, Olamilekan ”Laycon” Agbeleshe for not letting criticism get to him.
Laycon, who is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 has faced a fair share of criticism and negative reviews especially regarding his music career.
Some have said he will fade from the music scene like BBNaija 2017 winner and rap artiste, Efe Ejagba, while others believe that the only reason he is still being talked about is due to his status as winner of the popular reality TV show.
Amid all the criticism, a man named Santis, has commended the star for his persistence despite all the criticism and hate.
He stated this via Twitter, writing;
”Omo I respect Laycon, despite all the criticism, he keeps pushing”
Some netizens who share similar thoughts, took to their comment section to comment
@advanceadams1; If you face heavy critism all the time. Just remember that a volks wagon beatle cannot push a tanker…You must be heavy. You must carry something that intimidates. You must be going somewhere.
@Michala20796608; The only thing that matters to laycon is winning any other thing na distraction
Nigerian rap artiste and Big Brother Naija 2020 winner, Olamilekan ”Laycon” Agbeleshe, has sent a strong message to those hating on him because of what he has achieved in his career.
Since his emergence as the winner, and decision to focus on music, critics have taken steady swipes at him, saying that he would not succeed or last long in the music industry
But the rapper, who recently released his much-anticipated debut album, ‘Shall We Begin‘ has been receiving massive airwaves across the country.
Laycon is not pleased with some fans who believe the BBNaija reality show played a huge role in his success, whereas he notes that his hard work comes to bear when talking about how far he has come.
The popular brand influencer in the latest post on his Twitter handle lashed out at the haters questioning his growth.
Laycon tweeted: ”Tbh, y’all think I didn’t work my ass off to get to where I’m at today? That’s how your brain processed all these things happening to me?? That’s how you come to terms with your fear of my growth and my evolution???”
Nigerian rapper and reality TV star, Olamilekan Agbeleshe better known as Laycon has achieved a major milestone with his debut album, Shall We Begin.
The album which was released six days ago has become the most streamed album for the week on Audiomack worldwide.
The 12-tracklist album boasts of features with artistes like Joeboy and Teni and it is the first album Laycon is releasing since he emerged winner of Big Brother Naija 2020.
Shall We Begin beat Blaqbonez’ Sex Over Love, which came in second and DJ Khaled’s ”Khaled Khaled”, to secure the number 1 spot.
Audiomack took to its official Twitter handle to announce the top 5 most streamed albums;
Top 5 Most-Streamed NEW Albums on Audiomack, This Week:
Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition winner, Laycon, once got people talking on Twitter about his choice of shoes to the recently concluded Headies Award – The singer was spotted on stage in white shoes which looked quite big from the angle the photo was taken – Fans of the rapper took to the comment section to defend their fave as others dragged him.
However, Laycon has come to explain why he choose to wear big shoe to headies, when he was entertaining question at an event in Alausa.
He said he chooses the big shoe among the shoes his stylist brought to him because he love big things, he said every step he take is big, that is why he chooses the big shoes among all the shoes they brought for him.
CEO of ROYELX Group, Prince Royelx, has called out winner of Big Brother Naija Lockdown season, Olamilekan ”Laycon” Agbeleshe, expressing disappointment in the reality TV star’s attitude after the show.
The business tycoon said he is disappointed in Laycon for not recognizing everyone who supported him financially, particularly business people who ensured he emerged winner of the reality show.
According to Prince, he spent over N2 million to ensure that Laycon won the show but ever after, no appreciation for that.
He wrote:
“I want to Clear up PEOPLE CALLS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT IF @itslaycon CALLED OR SHOWED ANY APPRECIATIONCATION ON ALL MY HELP AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT I GAVE HIM, WHICH KNOW I SPENT MORE THAN 2million DURING HIS VOTES.. The Truth is that No He have not and I DON’T THINK HE HAVE TIME FOR BUSINESS MEN(NON- CELEBRITY) And as a Business Man, I feel i helped a Young Boy, I fought so Tirelessly for him to win the BBNaija(EVEN WHEN MANY KEEP ASKING ME WHY I CHOOSE TO SUPPORT A YORUBA BOY INSTEAD OF ỊGBỌ, & MY ACCOUNT WAS Shadow Banned many times.. Because of Laycon,AM NOT ANGRY, AM HAPPY, But what surprises me, is the Celebrities he’s called, many of them Never spent 1 Naira on Laycon Votes.. Instead they keep begging for Money from one Big Boy Dm and another.. The come to do show off.. I know of a woman.. Who Carry the Matter for head.. I AM SURE SHE GOT MORE THAN 10 MILLION NAIRA FROM PEOPLE.. But the Airtime she’s Displaying is not up to 100k to 200k..which I knew she kept Millions for herself..
“Now I watch Laycon even had the time to be going around Lagos with other HOUSEMATES He beat in the game.. They are using His Fame to become more Famous same thing with other CELEBRITIES.. Instead of him to BOOK HIS OWN PRIVATE MEDIA SECTION, give them what type of Questions they should ask him and how it should be Aired.. So he will get his Game properly managed and make more eCash in his BANK… Look at Mercy.. That Lady won’t stop getting ENDORSEMENT until next 5 to 9 Years.. Because she keep allyining along with Mostly Business men instead of Clouths chasers THIS IS WHERE I SUPPORTS WHAT @bobrisky222 SAID ABOUT LAYCON MEDIA”
Years ago when big brother Naija (BBN) reality show started, I never liked the concept . Of course, I castigated the immoral acts displayed by some of the housemates but beyond that, I have viewed the reality show differently. Some things are now obvious to me, which I probably didn’t realise when the show was flagged off.
Basically from another point of view, BBN is a very big platform and I wouldn’t mind being an housemate. Really ,I can be an housemmate and not get entangled in any love affair in the house. The reality show has been tagged as +18 and parental guidance has been emphasised. Based on this ,under no circumstances should parents watch this reality show with their kids around. Moreover stricter measures can be taken by parents , such as blocking channels transmitting the reality show. I can’t disagree with the fact that big brother Naija Platform is a life changing experience for Nigerian youths who are opportune to become housemates. One of the housemates in the recently concluded season is Laycon. He has been in the music industry for quite a while without gaining a large audience, he obviously had a small circle of fans before gaining entry into the reality show. However, what do we see now? It happened that even while the reality show was on going, the platform had given him the fame he struggled to have over the years. I checked his instagram (IG) page and could notice the huge transition. Within a span of the first 6weeks of the reality show , his followers on instagram increased from less than ten thousand followers to over 500 thousand followers.
Then as soon as the reality show was concluded, Laycon’s followers hit 1.4million…what a big surprise! No housemate has broken this record in previous and recent seasons of the big brother reality show. On the 27th of September 2020, Laycon was finally crowned the winner of big brother lockdown season 5. Congratulations Laycon! Would you however turn down the opportunity to be an housemate in the big brother’s house? I believe every youth has the ability to make a choice to either portray decency or immoral act. However, individual goal and essence of the BBN platform is something that really counts. The question is , what would you do with such a platform? Apparently, the big brother’s platform has a huge fan base and audience.
Laycon followers hit 1.4million on Instagram.
Talking about immorality, a lot of movies have romantic scenes and are shown through various media , this includes the internet. I am not in support of immorality but bringing down the reality show (BBN) does not change anything or reduce immoral acts in the world. It has only gotten worse since the evolution of science and technology, which we cannot do without.
The kids we try to protect have access to the internet, this bring me to the conclusion that…parents have a huge role to play, in ensuring their children are not exposed to contents which could jeopardise their future. Train your children, guide them and to a large extent, educate them about the implications of getting involved in immoral acts! Talking further about BBN reality show, it’s no news that the grand price sums up to 85million naira. Excuse me, what kind of empowerment could be better than this? That is absolutely mouth watering! Even if a civil servant works for 35 years in this country, he or she wouldn’t still earn such. Considering this, what intelligent citizens of this country ought to call for are strict measures to ensure that a level of decency is observed in the Big Brother Naija reality show.
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