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  • Laycon bags chieftaincy title in Ogun [VIDEO]

    Laycon bags chieftaincy title in Ogun [VIDEO]

     

    Agbelesebioba Olamikekan, also known as Laycon, winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija, has been made a chief.

    Laycon was on Sunday installed as the Akeweje of Ipokia kingdom in Ogun State.

    He received the traditional title on Sunday from the Onipokia of Ipokia, Oba Yisa Adesola Olaniyan, at the 2021 Opo Day celebration held at the District High School, Ipokia.

    The Onipokia during the title installation said Laycon as an indigene of Ipokia truly deserved the title of Akeweje.

    Oba Olaniyan described the singer as a good ambassador to Ipokia and a positive inspiration to all Nigerian youths.

    The first class Oba lauded Laycon, praying he continues to rise and shine.

    Reacting, the BBNaija winner appreciated the monarch, Ipokia indigenes and the youths for standing by him while in the BBNaija house.

    He promised to stand by the youths and everything that would contribute to their development.

    Recall that Governor Dapo Abiodun had earlier appointed Laycon as the Ogun State Youth Ambassador.

     

  • AEAUSA 2020: Laycon Bags Best New Artist Of The Year Award

    AEAUSA 2020: Laycon Bags Best New Artist Of The Year Award

    Winner of the Big Brother Naija ‘Lockdown’ season and music act, Olamileka Agbeleshe, popularly known as Laycon, has emerged winner of the Best New Artist of The Year at the AEAUSA 2020 awards.

    Laycon was named winner of the best new artist category which also had as nominees, Daddy Andre, John Blaq, Ojayy Wright, Masauti, Zuchu, Chetekela, YKee Benda, Mickael, and Olakira.

    The Lagos-based rapper was excited about the news and gave credit for the win to his loyal fans, ICONS.

    Taking to his Twitter account, the BBNaija winner wrote;

    “Congratulations Icons, this win is for all of us. I love you guys so so much.

    Let’s keep the energy up.

    Let’s keep growing.

    Let’s keep evolving.”

    The 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) was hosted by Nollywood stars, Nkechi Blessing and Seun Jimoh.

  • BBNaija winner, Laycon finally receives keys to house he won in reality show (Video)

    BBNaija winner, Laycon finally receives keys to house he won in reality show (Video)

    Olamilekan Agbeleshe popularly known as Laycon, winner of reality TV show; BBNaija lockdown season, has finally received the 2 bed-room apartment he won in the show.

    The Lagos-based rapper was today, December 16, presented with the keys to the house, courtesy of Revolution Plus property.

    Recall that the graduate of UNILAG and fan favourite was announced winner of the reality TV show on 27th September, 2020, which came with prizes amounting to N85 Million.

    The prizes included, N30 million naira cash price, an Innoson Vehicle SUV, Dubai Trip for two, trip to watch the UEFA Champions League Final, One year supply of Indomie noodles and pepsi and a 2 bed-room apartment.

    Laycon was given a tour of the crib as he took the keys joyfully.

    See below:

    https://twitter.com/oluwa_sheynex/status/1339154034884751362

  • Laycon set to release debut album in 2021

    Laycon set to release debut album in 2021

    Olamilekan Agbeleshe aka Laycon, the winner of reality show Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) Lockdown season has disclosed to his teeming fans his plans to release his debut album in 2021.

    Laycon made the announcement to ICONs (another name for his fans) during his GOtv Iconic tour in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, a few days ago.

    During a meet and greet session at the Ebong Uko hall, Monty Suites, Laycon dropped the news to the excitement of many of his fans.

    During his two-day tour of the city, Laycon paid a courtesy visit to the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ini Ememobong at the Ministry’s Headquarters at Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo.

    He continued his tour with media rounds at the city’s top radio stations and then a town storm where he met up with fans at Ifot Ekpene road and Abak road before making an appearance at the opening ceremony of the Christmas Village in the state.

    This is coming days after Laycon visited his hometown, the quiet town of Abeokuta.

    In Abeokuta, Laycon began with media rounds and town storms where he met up with fans in the city in areas such as the popular Kuto garage and market, the bustling Oke Ilewo street, and the Sapon market. He also made a quick stop at the ‘amala halaga’ joint in Pansheke where he thanked the locals for their support during his time in the BBNaija house.

    Lucky fans walked home with autographed cards by Laycon and other giveaways courtesy Gotv.

  • Fans Gift Laycon Mercedes Benz On 27th Birthday (Photos)

    Fans Gift Laycon Mercedes Benz On 27th Birthday (Photos)

    BBNaija 2020 winner, Laycon, is now a proud owner of a Mercedes Benz E350 as his fans gifted him the car on his 27th birthday today, November 8.

    WITHIN NIGERIA recalls that Laycon’s fans popularly referred to as Icons had in the previous month vowed to surprise the rapper on his birthday.

    In collaboration with his management they at the time announced that they would be donating a sum of N15million for the reality TV star so he could buy a Mercedes Benz car more befitting of a winner, also a music studio equipment.

    They have actually fulfilled their promises today!

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    Meanwhile, Dexplorers; fans of first runner up, Dorathy had in the previous week gifted the reality star and entrepreneur a car and 25 pairs of shoes as she added a year.

  • Photos: Laycon meets Billionaire philanthropist, Ned Nwoko

    Photos: Laycon meets Billionaire philanthropist, Ned Nwoko

    Winner of Big Brother Naija (Lockdown), Laycon paid a courtesy visit to billionaire businessman, Prince  Ned Nwoko, today.

    Laycon shared his experience in the Big Brother House, the lessons and how he intends to use his newly acquired fame to positively impact the society.

    During the visit, Ned introduced Laycon to his project on eradicating malaria in Nigeria and across Africa through his malaria vaccine research and fumigation of the country.

    The reality star, in return pledged his support to put an end to the scourge of malaria in Africa.

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  • BBNaija season 5 winner, Laycon donates huge sum of money to Sickle cell patients

    BBNaija season 5 winner, Laycon donates huge sum of money to Sickle cell patients

    BBNaija season 5 winner, Olamilekan Agbeleshe has donated a huge sum of money to sickle cell patients.

    Within Nigeria recalls that the reality star sent social media intro frenzy when he disclosed that his genotype was SC which is very similar to SS.

    According to @TohaiNigeria on Instagram, the 26 year old donated for the screening of new born for Sickle Cell disease and associated treatments for children in low resources settings in Nigeria.

    “Thank you @itslaycon for donating to sickle cell warriors support in Nigeria. As an organization advocating for newborn screening for Sickle Cell disease and associated treatments for children in low resources settings in Nigeria, we appropriate your generosity. God bless you big.” @TohaiNigeria wrote.

    Another lady on twitter also testified to how the rapper donated quietly to the sickle cell and also how her family benefited from Laycon’s generosity.

    The Twitter user wrote: “My cousin took her son to sickle cell foundation idiaraba to get drug for her son , she was told to pay little amount of money cos Laycon gave them money to treat SS patient. She cried and she was so happy cos her president loves them. Thanks Laycon. #icons #LayconComeOnline.”

     

  • #EndPoliceBrutality: ”We shall overcome” – BBNaija Winner, Laycon declares

    #EndPoliceBrutality: ”We shall overcome” – BBNaija Winner, Laycon declares

    Laycon, BBNaija ‘lockdown’ winner, has taken to his social media page to pen a thoughtful note as regards the situation of things in the country.

    WITHIN NIGERIA reports that Nigerians have been on the streets for days now, clamoring for the end of police brutality and the ban of  the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS).

    He shared a post on his IG page with a caption that read;

    A man standing by just lost his life. Who will break the news to his wife?
    A 10 year old child was murdered too. His mother is inconsolable.
    Innocent lives are being snatched away.
    Who will be held accountable?

    We are not asking for electricity or other basic amenities.
    We are simply asking for the right to live. Can we live?

    You’re meant to be our protectors.
    You’re meant to shield us from those than mean to harm us.
    But now you torment us. Who is going to protect us from our protectors?
    Have you no conscience? Have you no heart?

    This has gone on for far too long. We are tired and it is time to bring this Injustice to an End.
    A complete End!
    SARS Must End and So Must All Forms of Police Brutality.

    #EndPoliceBrutality! #SARSMUSTEND

    Thoughts and prayers with everyone who has lost life, limb or experienced any form of hurt especially whilst peacefully protesting against police brutality.

    We shall overcome!

    See post below:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQO0_3DFyC/?utm_source=ig_embed

  • I have a problem with Laycon always trying to touch my body – Dorathy (Video)

    I have a problem with Laycon always trying to touch my body – Dorathy (Video)

    Big brother Naija finalist, Dorathy Bachor has opened up about the only issue she has with Laycon, winner of BBNaija lockdown season.

    During a recent interview, she was asked to clear the icons about her issue with Laycon during and after BBNaija.

    Dorathy in her response, said the only issue she had with Laycon was his touchyness.

    She said Laycon always wanted to touch her and she wasn’t a fan of that. She added that she warned him severally but he didn’t listen.

    She however explained that Laycon has also been a very good friend to her and infact they are still cool till now.

  • BBNaija 2020: Laycon reveals first person he’ll spend money on

    BBNaija 2020: Laycon reveals first person he’ll spend money on

    Laycon, the Big Brother Naija lockdown 2020 winner, has revealed the first person he is spending his N30 million cash prize on.

    Recall that Laycon also won other prize monies running into millions from tasks and challenges while in the house.

    Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun gave him a cheque of N5 million few days ago as well as keys to a new apartment in Ogun State. Also, the rapper was gifted with the sum of N2.5m by MC Oluomo.

    “The first thing I am going to do with the money is for my mum,” Laycon said in one of media outings at the weekend.

    “I am certain that the first thing I want to do with the money is for my mum.”

    Laycon, who said he entered the reality TV show only to promote himself and his song, emerged winner of the 5th edition of BBN with Dorathy coming as first runner-up.