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  • Eminent Music, ONErpm clear air on Nasboi’s deal with D’Banj

    Eminent Music, ONErpm clear air on Nasboi’s deal with D’Banj

    Eminent Music has officially debunked reports suggesting that its signee, Afrobeats star Nasboi, has joined the CREAM Platform, a DIY distribution and gaming service owned by Nigerian music icon D’banj.

    In a statement released by Eminent Music’s management, the label clarified that Nasboi remains contractually signed to Eminent Music, a partnership that has been in place since February 2023. Additionally, his music is exclusively distributed by the globally renowned company ONErpm, whose support has been instrumental in his artistic growth.

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    The label emphasized that while Nasboi is a versatile entertainer, content creator, and influencer, often collaborating with different platforms, these partnerships should not be mistaken for a label signing. His flourishing music career remains solely under Eminent Music and ONErpm, both of whom continue to guide and support his artistic journey.

    “The public is hereby enjoined to uphold this statement as true. We regret any confusion the circulating reports may have caused our partners at ONErpm, as well as Nasboi’s fans and admirers of our work,” the statement read.

    Eminent Music also highlighted Nasboi’s impressive achievements under its management, including the release of his hit-packed EP ‘INIT’, his sold-out concert in December 2024, and his recent nomination for the prestigious Headies Next Rated award.

    The label reassured fans and stakeholders that its relationship with Nasboi remains stronger than ever, as they continue to push his career to greater heights.

  • I’ll keep my marriage private to avoid online criticism – Nasboi

    I’ll keep my marriage private to avoid online criticism – Nasboi

    Singer and content creator Nasboi has announced plans to keep his future marriage out of the public eye.

    In a recent post on X, he expressed the desire to avoid the scrutiny and criticism that comes with sharing his personal life online.

    He wrote: “I’ll hide my marriage when I’m ready. Nothing online, please, please! I don’t want some random child having opinions about my life.”

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    Nasboi also took the opportunity to address the public’s fascination with celebrity marriages.

    He cautioned against using the successes and failures of celebrity relationships as a benchmark for one’s own views on marriage.

    He wrote: “One celebrity divorce, and you start saying this thing called marriage isn’t for you. But you forget about your parents, who’ve been married for over 30-something years. Stop using celebrity marriages to define marriage. If you don’t want to marry, that’s your business.”

    The singer’s comments come amidst the buzz surrounding 2Baba’s recent divorce announcement. 

  • Give me one of your cars on hire purchase – Nasboi begs Davido

    Give me one of your cars on hire purchase – Nasboi begs Davido

    Popular Nigerian skit-maker-turned-musician, Nasboi has made a surprising request to Davido on social media. 

    In a trending post on X, Nasboi begged Davido to give him one of his unused cars on a higher purchase agreement.

    Nasboi proposed paying for the car in installments, stating that he would continue making payments until Davido tells him to stop. 

    His humorous request read: “Senior man @davido, any car wey you no dey use abeg. I fit dey pay small small. Higher purchase. I know say one day you go say make I no pay again.”

    Nasboi’s unusual request comes on the heels of Davido’s recent acquisition of a brand-new 2025 Rolls Royce Spectre in 2024.

  • Retrieving gifts from an ex is embarrassing – Nasboi

    Retrieving gifts from an ex is embarrassing – Nasboi

    Popular content creator and singer Nasboi has shared his perspective on the debated topic of reclaiming gifts from an ex-partner following a breakup.

    In a recent post on X, Nasboi described the act of taking back gifts as embarrassing, emphasising that he would rather let go of them than reclaim what he had given.

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    On his X handle, he wrote: “I think it is embarrassing to collect a gift you bought for your partner after break-up. I go just leave am for you.”

  • Baba Fryo accuses Nasboi of intellectual theft

    Baba Fryo accuses Nasboi of intellectual theft

    Singer Baba Fryo has called out comedian and singer Nasboi for allegedly lifting lyrics from his iconic hit, “Denge Pose”, without permission.

    In a viral video, Baba Fryo expressed his displeasure and demanded proper credit and compensation for his work.

    He specifically pointed out that Nasboi’s new track, “Short Skirt”, contains the lyrics “Denge dey denge Denge” from his original song.

    Baba Fryo warned Nasboi to reach out to him before he takes legal action.

    Speaking in pidgin, he said: “Nigerians, I greet una. This thing don dey happen e don tey. And I was not happy with it. But now I want to take action.

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    “You see that song wey Naboi sings about ‘short skirt’. My lyrics ‘Dengo dey denge Denge’ are inside the verse. So, anybody wey knows Naboi should tell him to reach out to me before the water go pass geri.

    “As you are looking at me, I’m not happy but this one must be the last time that anyone will use my song without telling me. You people should tell him to reach out to me before I take action.”

  • I was told I’d amount to nothing after mimicking Davido four years ago – Nasboi

    I was told I’d amount to nothing after mimicking Davido four years ago – Nasboi

    Popular content creator and singer, Nasboi, has marked his fourth year in the Nigerian entertainment industry by reflecting on his journey.

    He revealed that early in his career, people doubted his potential, saying he would amount to nothing, especially after mimicking Davido’s style.

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    However, Nasboi said he has proven his critics wrong, achieving success and growth over the past four years.

    He expressed gratitude and attributed his progress to God.

    “Reminded, I’m that guy that people said after this mimicking @davido nothing for me. lol…. 4 years later, still here. Na God! Watch me grow bigger”, he wrote.

    Nasboi also announced an upcoming collaboration with legendary singer 2Baba, whom he considers a mentor.

    He described this as his biggest achievement, stating that the track will be massive.

    “If I follow plenty talk for twitter I for no dey move. Most importantly, the boy dey grow everyday…. Biggest achievement is having a track with my idolo 2Baba. It’s gonna be so big,” he said

  • How my opinion of Wizkid, Don Jazzy saga earned me death threat – Nasboi

    How my opinion of Wizkid, Don Jazzy saga earned me death threat – Nasboi

    Skit maker and singer, Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji, popularly known as Nasboi has revealed that his thoughts on Wizkid’s statement, referring to Don Jazzy as an ‘influencer’ earned him a death threat from a fan.

    Recall that Nasboi criticised Wizkid for mocking Don Jazzy during his recent social media outburst while appearing on the Bahd And Boujee Podcast.

    The “Umbrella” crooner opined that Wizkid used to respect Don Jazzy quite well in the past, pointing out that he doesn’t know where he got the nerve to insult him publicly.

    In a more recent interview on Cool FM, hosted by Tacha, the content creator said he has been receiving death threats following his outing on the podcast.

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    Nasboi said: “It’s like once you’re a celebrity, you do not have an opinion. But you, who is a normal guy on the street, you have an opinion. You can decide to say you love Wizkid over Davido and that’s okay. And me, who’s a normal guy who is a celebrity, shouldn’t have the same privilege?

    “Because of what I said in my recent podcast interview. It’s a simple question: Do you think Wizkid offended Don Jazzy with his statement? They asked me a direct question and I think yes. For calling him an influencer, I feel like the context wasn’t okay. I would feel bad. And because of what I said about WizKid, somebody is in my DM saying I will die like my brother.”

  • I’m better than many musicians, Nasboi brags

    I’m better than many musicians, Nasboi brags

    Skit maker Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji, popularly known as Nasboi, has boasted of his musical prowess. 

    He stated he is better than many Nigerian musicians.

    Featuring on the Bahd and Boujee Podcast, co-hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe, Nasboi, who relaunched his singing career with “Cinderella” featuring Wande Coal last year, said he was certain he was better than many of his colleagues.

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    “I am better than a lot of musicians out there. I put my life to that sh*t. I’m way better than a lot of musicians. I know it,” he said.

    On his relationship with Wizkid and Davido, Nasboi said: “I used to be a Wizkid fan. I loved Wizkid. I love Davido so much because I am close to him. I don’t know Wizkid. I have never seen Wizkid in my life.”

  • How I got Wande Coal to feature on my song ‘Umbrella’ – Comedian Nasboi

    How I got Wande Coal to feature on my song ‘Umbrella’ – Comedian Nasboi

    Comedian and musician, Lawal Michael Nasiru Bolaji, popularly known as Nasboi disclosed that he consistently admired music icons such as Wande Coal, 2face, and D’Banj during his journey as a budding artist.

    Nasboi in an interview with Punch, opened up about how he was able to get superstar singer Wande Coal to feature on his single, “Umbrella.”

    He said: “First, Oluwatobi Ojosipe, aka Wande Coal, is an artiste I love. When I started singing in 2006, Wande Coal, Innocent Idibia, aka 2baba; and Oladapo Oyebanjo, aka D’banj, were some of the musicians I loved and looked up to.

    “When I finished recording the song, I left an empty verse, hoping to find someone to feature. Subsequently, I went to a gig where I was backstage with Wande Coal, and I went to say ‘hi’ to him. He then told me how much he loves me, and I was struck that the person I love so much and want to feature feels that way about me.

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    “However, I did not show too much excitement, and I was strategic about it. I got his friend’s number and a few weeks later, I called him and told him I would love to see him. I did not tell him the reason behind the meeting, because as a comedian, when one tells people that one sings, they take it as a joke.

    “So, we had a meeting, and I took him to the car and played my songs for him. He was amazed. I then told him I would love to feature Wande Coal on a song. He asked me to give him some songs that he felt Wande Coal would like. 

    “Out of all of them, he said he felt Wande Coal would like ‘Umbrella’ more. He said I should give him some time and I stayed hopeful. After some days, I got a call from Wande Coal saying, “This boy so you sabi sing like this.

    “So, when he returned to Nigeria, he called me and he had already recorded his part. When we met, I was star-struck, happy and amazed.”

  • Nollywood veterans, Mr Ibu, Odega, Onojie inspired my comedy career – Nasboi

    Nollywood veterans, Mr Ibu, Odega, Onojie inspired my comedy career – Nasboi

    Comedian and singer, Lawal Nasiru, popularly known as Nasboi, has revealed how some veterans in the Nollywood industry, like John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Charles Inojie, and Francis Odega inspired his comedy career.

    In a recent interview with Punch, the 33-year-old skit-maker revealed that he not only learned from his contemporaries but also sought guidance from seasoned entertainers who significantly influenced his career.

    Nasboi emphasised that his appreciation for veteran comedians extended beyond age boundaries.

    He said: “I don’t restrict myself to only my age grade. In fact, I love veterans a lot because they inspired me. I learned how to be funny by watching the likes of John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu; Charles Inojie, and Frank Odega. I learnt some gestures from them, so I will always respect them. I am also friends with some of them.”

    Expressing the impact of social media on his career, Nasboi acknowledged the pivotal role it played in catapulting him to fame.

    He mentioned how the media can make one earn legal income and very good platform to start up anything.

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    According to him, social media is a powerful tool that allowed him to kickstart his acting career and become a director

    The content creator urged aspiring talents to harness the positive aspects of social media, emphasising its potential for learning and financial gain.

    “Social media has helped my career in several ways. I am sure many people would not have known me if not for social media. Going online to showcase myself is easy. All I just need to do is act and make money online.

    “It is now easy to make money online, as long as one has the talent. Social media helped to kick-start my career in directing, acting, and promoting my content without disturbing everyone. Forget about the negativity it (social media) brings, one can easily learn a lot and make money from it, Nasboi added.