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BornOlamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba
(1993-11-08) 8 November 1993 (age 30)
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Lagos, University of Portsmouth
OccupationRapper
Musical career
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InstrumentsVocals, Guitar
Years of activity2016–present
Record labelFierce Nation
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Websitehttps://itslaycon.com/
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Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba (ku ma bi ọjọ 8 November 1993) ku ma nwọ dọ ki Laycon, chi Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter kpamani media personality.Onwu chi ei ki du Big Brother Naija season 5 kpai abajoyi onwu chi the youth ambassador eyi Ogun State, Nigeria kwi ọjọ 6 October 2020. Efu October 2022, i mu di ẹnẹ ka efu Grammys Recording Academy voting committee.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba kuma bi ku ma nwọ nẹ efu Lagos, Nigeria[3][4] ama i chi ọma anẹ Odeda, Ogun State.[5][6] He attended Lagos State Model College Merian, Nigeria. Efu ọdọ 2012, ku ma du ki kọchẹ Philosophy efu University of Lagos kpai I chẹ kpa efu ọdọ 2016 with kpai Second Class Upper degree.[7][8][9] Efu April 2023, I chẹ kpa kpai Master of Arts (MA) efu International Relations kwi University of Portsmouth, England.[10]

Laycon cha nẹ career interning da bu personal assistant nwu MD kpai CEO eyi Latjum Global Nigeria Limited ẹgba ki chi undergraduate efu University of Lagos. I le ti Bestman Games, Ikoyi, Lagos ugbo ki ch'ukọlọ eyi sales and business development personnel anubi ki chekpa kwi university. Efu Ochu mẹji ki tọgba ñwu, i mu di the personal assistant nwu assistant director of welfare efu administration and human resources efu Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. Adiko egba career nwu, i ch'ukọlọ as a freelance writer nwu ami companies kpai establishments ojoji.[3][11] Ọjọ 6 October 2020, Laycon mu di youth ambassador da ba lu Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun[12]tu nwu.

Ọjọ 3 January 2021, Laycon gbi chieftaincy title kwi the Onipokia eyi Ipokia, Ogun State, Yisa Adesola Olaniyan eyi ki chi Akeweje of Ipokia Kingdom, Ogun State ẹgba 2021 Opo Day celebration.[13][14]

Music career

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Laycon cha nẹ rapping kpay eli ekọ ẹgba ki chi'mọtọ.[11][15] Efu ọdọ 2014, i de fu ami akeli mẹgwa ku ma chiya efu 2014 Coke Studio University of Lagos event. I nwọ defu ami top ten finalists efu 2017 MTV Base LSB challenge.[16] Efu 2019, Laycon was signed into Olugbenga Jackson's record label "Fierce Nation". Ọjo 21 February 2019, i de li nwu tejugede, "Fierce" kpai Chinko Ekun kpamani Reminisce kwefu second EP "Who Is Laycon?".[17][18] He released another single "Senseless" on 28 August 2020.[19]


Discography

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Mixtapes

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  • Any Given Monday (The Playlist) (2019)
  • Any Given Monday II (2019)
  • Young Black and Gifted (2016)
  • Who is Laycon? (2020)
  • Shall We Begin (2021)
  • I am Laycon (The Original Soundtrack) (2021)
  • Bioba (2023)
  • Fierce (2019)
  • Senseless (2020)
  • HipHop (2020)
  • Fall for me ft YKB (2021)
  • Wagwan (2021)
  • New Dimension (2022)
  • 2000 (2022)
  • Shine (2023)
  • LOL (2023)

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2020 Big Brother season 5 Himself Reality show [20]
2021 I Am Laycon[21] Himself Showmax original which premiered on 11 February 2021 [22][23]

Philanthropy

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In June 2021, the Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria appointed Laycon as the global advocate and ambassador for people living with Sickle Cell.[24][25] He also founded "Laycon Cares Foundation", a humanitarian organization that focuses on education, governance and climate action. In March 2023, his foundation became a partner with the Wild Africa Fund (WAF) to raise awareness about poaching and preservation of the natural habitat [26][27]

Accolades

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Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
2020 City People Music Awards Special Recognition Award Himself Éwn malábó:Won [28]
African Entertainment Awards USA Best New Artist Éwn malábó:Won [29]
Naijatraffic Awards Artist Of The Year Éwn malábó:Won [30]
Naijatraffic Awards EP/Album Of The Year "Who Is Laycon" Éwn malábó:Won [30]
2021 Net Honours Most Popular BBNaija Star Himself نامزد [31]

References

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  1. Adebiyi, Adeayo (19 ochu ekegwa 2022). "Laycon becomes member of Grammy voting committee". Pulse Nigeria (in English). Retrieved 25 ochu ekela 2023.
  2. Alake, Olumide (30 ochu ekefa 2022). "Congratulations pour as Laycon becomes voting member of Grammy Recording Academy". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. (in English). Retrieved 25 ochu ekela 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Zawadi, Lucy (28 ochu ekela 2020). "Olamilekan "Laycon" Agbeleshe bio: BBNaija 2020 contestant profile". Legit.ng. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  4. Olukoya, Samed (26 ochu ekela 2020). "Laycon Bbnaija Biography, Career and Health Issue". Investors King. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  5. Ogunnaike, James (24 ochu ekela 2020). "BBNAIJA: Ogun youths march for Laycon, give out airtime for voting". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  6. Agbana, Rotimi (25 ochu ekela 2020). "BBNAIJA: Ogun Youths Drum Support For Laycon". The Independent Newspaper. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  7. Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (20 ochu ekebie 2020). "Who is Laycon, BBNaija's Diamond in the Rough?". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  8. Motolani, Alake (21 ochu ekebie 2020). "BBNaija 2020: Who is Laycon?". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  9. Preye, Campbell (26 ochu ekela 2020). "Big Brother Naija: Icons Emerge". P.M. News. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  10. "Laycon bags master's degree from UK varsity". TheCable Lifestyle (in American English). 22 ochu ekele 2023. Retrieved 3 ochu ekela 2023.
  11. 11.0 11.1 "Why LAYCON Of BBN Is The Most Talked About Housemate". City People Magazine. 9 ochu ekela 2020. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  12. "Ogun Governor Appoints BBN Laycon As Youth Ambassador". Channels TV. 6 ochu ekegwa 2020. Retrieved 6 ochu ekegwa 2020.
  13. "Laycon conferred with chieftaincy title in Ogun". TheCable Lifestyle (in American English). 4 ochu ajodudu 2021. Retrieved 4 ochu ajodudu 2021.
  14. "BBNaija's Laycon conferred with chieftaincy title in Ogun state". Pulse Nigeria (in American English). 4 ochu ajodudu 2021. Retrieved 4 ochu ajodudu 2021.
  15. Alao, Abiodun (22 ochu ekela 2020). "Will Laycon win Big Brother Naija 2020?". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  16. Onikoyi, Ayo (13 ochu ekele 2019). "Fierce Nation signs two new artistes 'Runnjozzy and Laycon'". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  17. Motolani, Alake (27 ochu ekebie 2020). "Temi Gomez: How we manage BBNaija 2020 Laycon's affairs in the real world [Inside by Pulse]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  18. Ige, Tofarati (27 ochu ekela 2020). "BBN: Celebs, fans back Laycon for N85m prize". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  19. "Listen To BBNaija's Laycon New Track "Senseless"". The Guardian Newspaper. 28 ochu ekejo 2020. Retrieved 28 ochu ekela 2020.
  20. "Laycon Wins 2020 Big Brother Naija Show | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 5 ochu ekegwa–oka 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  21. "BBNaija winner Laycon set to star in Showmax's first Nigerian original series". Showmax Stories (in English). 24 ochu ekegwa–oka 2020. Retrieved 3 ochu ekeji 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  22. "BBNaija Winner, Laycon, to Star in Showmax First Nigerian Original Series - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com (in English). Retrieved 5 ochu ekegwa–oka 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  23. I am Laycon | Coming Soon on 11 February | Showmax Naija (in English), retrieved 5 ochu ekegwa–oka 2023{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  24. Nigeria, Guardian (9 ochu ajodudu 2021). "Foundation decorates Laycon with global advocate ambassador". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News (in American English). Retrieved 25 ochu ekela 2023.
  25. Nigeria, Guardian (21 ochu ekefa 2023). "Indomie, Laycon support Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria's "Red Umbrella Walk"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News (in American English). Retrieved 25 ochu ekela 2023.
  26. "Laycon Cares Foundation partners with Wild Africa Fund to combat wildlife crimes". TheCable (in American English). 24 ochu eketa 2023. Retrieved 25 ochu ekela 2023.
  27. Okeh, Amarachi (24 ochu eketa 2023). "Wild Africa Fund partners Laycon to raise awareness on illegal bushmeatLayc". Punch Newspapers (in American English). Retrieved 25 ochu ekela 2023.
  28. "WINNERS EMERGE AT 2020 CITY PEOPLE MUSIC AWARDS [FULL LIST]". City People Magazine. 7 ochu ekegwe–eji 2020. Retrieved 25 ochu ekebie 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  29. "Sauti Sol, Diamond, Eric Omondi & Nandy win big at 2020 AEAUSA Awards (Full List)". Pulse Kenya (in English). 21 ochu ekegwe–eji 2020. Retrieved 25 ochu ekebie 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  30. 30.0 30.1 "Naijatraffic Awards (1st Edition 2020) – winners list: Laycon, King Bernard, Martinfeelz, Hbee, Justnaija and more have bagged wins at this year". naijatraffic.ng. 6 ochu ekebie 2021. Archived from the original on 16 ochu ekele 2022. Retrieved 10 ochu ekegwa–oka 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  31. "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 25 ochu ekebie 2021.


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