Laycon
9 Feb
Nigerian rapper and Big Brother Naija winner Laycon recently shared how terribly broke he once was before fame. Describing the period as one of his “lowest lows,” the rapper and reality TV star told thousands of his followers that he was so broke in 2013 and had to drink garri without sugar. But that is…
30 Dec 2023
Everyone loves a grass-to-grace story, but when it comes to Laycon it’s more than just a regular muse. Born Olamilekan Agbeleshe, the 30-year-old singer stepped into the spotlight circa 2020, when he won the Big Brother Naija season 7 edition.
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