Mavin Records singer Magixx has spoken about the financial realities of the music business, saying a record deal does not automatically make an artiste rich.

What he said

Speaking on an episode of a music podcast, reported on Friday, 6 November 2026, the singer said he did not start earning from music immediately after signing to Don Jazzy's label. It took about two to three months before money began to come in, he said, and during that time he struggled to pay bills and meet family responsibilities. He added that asking people for help became difficult because they assumed his record deal meant he was already wealthy, while he was also expected to keep up the image of a star, including wearing expensive designer clothes.

Building wealth

Magixx said Nigerian musicians need songs with international appeal to make serious money, and that releasing hits consistently is key to staying financially stable.

Background

Magixx signed with Mavin Records in 2021 and is known for songs such as 'Love Don't Cost a Dime'. His comments come in the same week that fellow Mavin artiste Crayon posted, and later deleted, emotional messages about the label and his friendship with Rema.

How people reacted

Fans thanked him for being honest about the pressures young artistes face, while some said his story showed why upcoming musicians should manage expectations after signing a deal.

Rapper Odumodublvck has set social media buzzing with a video of his brief encounter with Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), at the airport in Abuja.

What happened

The video, which surfaced on X and Instagram on Friday, 6 November 2026, shows the two crossing paths at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Odumodublvck spotted Obi near what appeared to be the check-in or security area and greeted him energetically, calling him 'His Excellency' and praising him as a man who is always on the move. Obi barely slowed his stride before hurrying further into the terminal to catch his flight. The rapper later shared the moment on his own social media pages.

Background

Obi, a former Anambra State governor, came third in the 2023 presidential election and is running again in 2027 with Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate. He is known for travelling on commercial flights and for an image of being constantly busy. The two men are said to have had a warmer, more relaxed meeting at an airport in 2025. Odumodublvck, an Abuja-based rapper, rose to fame with the hit 'Declan Rice' and recently warned young artists that Lagos is a hard place to grow in the music industry.

How people reacted

Many social media users found the moment funny, with some joking about Obi's speed and others asking whether he had snubbed the rapper. His supporters said he was simply rushing to avoid missing his flight, while political rivals used the clip to tease him.

Mavin Records singer Crayon has stirred reactions online after a series of emotional posts about his career and his relationship with fellow artiste Rema.

What he posted

In posts on X reported on Friday, 6 November 2026, and later deleted, Crayon said he had joined the label as an innocent young man from Ojo, Lagos, with dreams of becoming one of the greatest artistes, and accused the label of changing his personality for the worse. He also announced that his friendship with Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, had ended, and hinted that he might say more about what he felt Rema and another person had done to him. He did not give further details.

Background

Crayon, whose real name is Charles Chibuezeh Chukwu, signed with Don Jazzy's Mavin Records in 2019 and is known for songs including 'Ijo (Laba Laba)'. Rema is also a Mavin artiste and one of Nigeria's biggest global stars, thanks to hits such as 'Calm Down'. The two had appeared close in the past, and Crayon has spoken warmly about the label before, including when he bought his parents a house in 2022.

What happens next

As of the time of writing, neither Rema nor Mavin Records had publicly responded. It is not clear whether Crayon still has a contract with the label.

How people reacted

Fans expressed concern for the singer's wellbeing and urged him to settle any differences privately, while others asked for more details before taking sides.

Davido's loyal aide, Israel DMW, has come out to defend his boss following speculation linking the Afrobeats superstar to an alleged plot to get social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) arrested.

"Oga had no hands in it"

In a post addressed to "Dearest Nigerians", Israel said Davido had no hand in Naira Marley's ordeal during the Mohbad case, nor in any plot to see VDM arrested.

He said those who were in the WhatsApp group linked to the matter got there without Davido's instructions or approval, and that those who told VDM otherwise "fully lied".

Sam Klef, Mohbad's catalogue and Zino

Israel also asked why Davido would have any issue with Sam Klef, and denied that the singer ever asked for Mohbad's music catalogue or tried to sign Zino.

"Naira and oga are cool"

According to Israel, there was serious pressure on Davido at the time to unfollow Naira Marley on Instagram, but he categorically refused, saying he wanted the police to do their job and did not want to act on hearsay.

"Naira and oga are cool," he wrote, adding that the two even made a hit song together.

On an incident at Naira Marley's house, Israel said it involved Tolu 30BG, who had a disagreement with one of Naira's boys, and insisted that nobody was beaten or attacked.

Why the denial matters

VDM is known for speaking openly about controversial issues and challenging influential people, which has earned him both strong supporters and fierce critics. Whenever the names Davido and VeryDarkMan appear in the same controversy, Nigerians are bound to have plenty to say.

Israel's message is straightforward: whatever controversy surrounds VDM, his boss should not be accused of involvement without proof.

It is important to note that the allegations remain unverified. Israel's denial is his own position, and there is no established evidence that Davido took part in any plot to have VDM arrested.

Over to you

Who is actually behind the alleged move to arrest VeryDarkMan, and why is Davido's name being mentioned? Until credible evidence emerges, the public should be careful about turning social media speculation into fact.