Entertainment
Exposing Mr May D’s many lies (Part 1) By Bayo Adetu
In my over 20 years experience as a celebrity Journalist and Publicist, I have never done what I’m about to do. Over the years, I have watched and read people sell lies to members of the public, either as a publicity stunt or to get cheap public sympathy. Whichever way it is, I try to mind my business, even though sometimes I’m being tempted not to. But I can’t overlook the mischievous, malicious and terrible lies Mr May D dished out on his interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast.
They’re all LIES from the pit of hell, and I pray that God forgives him and shows him mercy. After he betrayed the trust of his benefactors and wasted the millions of naira they invested on him, he still has the guts to paint them black in public? May D, May God forgive you.
Being P-Square’s Publicist from 2005 till they broke up, I was much involved in the group’s activities. We were actually like families. I promoted all May D’s songs under Square Records, the same way I handle P-Square’s promotions too, so I can tell you all the truth about May D’s relationship with the Okoye brothers. Nothing but the truth.
To start with, May D was Alaye’s driver. He drives him around Lagos whenever he visits from the UK. Alaye is the UK-based rapper who featured in Temptation (remix). It was when May D had accommodation problems that Alaye introduced him to P-Square, and asked if they could assist him. They did. He was given money for his rent but came back saying the landlord refused to retain him due to the type of visitors he attracts. P-square then asked him to feel free to stay in their house till he gets another place. This was in P-Square’s rented house in Omole before building Square Ville. He spends most of the time in the studio with J Martins, so never lived with P-Square per say. He occasionally comes to squat in their house when ever he feels like and most times stays for long period each time he had a fight with his first baby mama.
It was about late 2010 when Rudeboy featured his vocal in “Shes Hot” song featuring Naeto C that they were impressed with his talent, so they considered signing him. Meanwhile, it was their childhood friend, Melvin who was in line to be signed. Melvin, Michael, Peter and Paul were the young boys from St. Murumba College in Jos who made up the dancing group, MMPP. Melvin was also staying in Square Ville.
To cut the long story short, one day Mr P called me and said there would be a slight change in our initial plans. He said May D will be joining Melvin in our project, but we will push May D first, make him a star then focus on Melvin. I nodded in agreement because May D was a likeable guy. Personally, I liked him. And he knows. Boom, I invited some selected Entertainment Journalists to Square Ville (all of them are still alive to testify). They interviewed both May D and Melvin as new Square Records signees. Subsequently, I did an official press statement confirming that May D was now a Square Records artist. I also took him on a tour of some radio stations and media houses. This was in early 2011.
On 13 May, 2011, we released May D’s first two singles, Soundtrack and Cool Temper from the stable of Square Records. This was closely followed by the release of his monster hit, Ile Ijo. P-Square’s Chop My Money, which featured May D, was released later in the year on 19 October, 2011. So, how come May D is claiming that P-Square never wanted to sign him? When several millions of naira had already been spent on his project, without making a dime in return? He also hits the crossbar by making reference to Bracket and J Martins.
The Okoyes played more of unofficial roles for Bracket and J Martins, and rendered other assistance when necessary, but as for May D, it was official. The only mistake the Okoye brothers made with May D was not giving him a contract before investing heavily on his project. They assumed that he was already a brother, having lived, ate and dined with them under the same roof for years. So putting a pen on paper shouldn’t be an issue, they assume. But they were wrong!
After Ile Ijo became a hit, followed by Chop My Money, May D’s attitude changed to everybody. He became so arrogant and pompous. I think the fame came too sudden, and unexpected, so he had issues managing the little success. Besides, excess of everything is bad, so he needs to be careful of making decisions under the influence of smoke. I will shed more light on this later.
Mr May D claimed that P-Square traveled to America to shoot Chop My Money video without him. That’s not true. When the Invasion album was released, Akon’s brother Bu was in contact with P-Square to get Rick Ross feature on the Beautiful Onyinye song.
However, when P-Square arrived in America, Akon surprised P-Square by showing interest in remixing Chop My Money with them which they excitedly agreed to. The song was done quickly and Akon asked for the video to be shot the coming days as he was about travelling to Jamaica for a project with the Marley family. P-Square pleaded with Akon to give them time to invite their new artist who was also featured on the song. Akon told P-Square that he clearly said ’it’s the remix’ on the song, meaning anyone can be removed or replaced and that his Jamaica trip would last three weeks. P-Square agreed to wait that long so as to buy time to get May D over for the video shoot. His claim that Akon insisted on not shooting the video unless he is there was a blatant LIE.
…to be continued
Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Adeshina, professionally known as Elegbeje Ado, is dead.
Elegbeje Ado who is also a pastor, died on Monday, June 29, 2026, after a brief illness.
He was 66.
The founder of Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, confirmed his passing in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
Oloketuyi wrote, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Pastor Taiwo Adeshina, a beloved Nollywood legend.
“Your remarkable contributions to Yoruba movie industry and the lives you touched will never be forgotten. May God grant you eternal rest and comfort your family, friends, and fans. Rest in peace, legend.”
TheGazelleNews, popular Lagos based online newspaper is set to honour the trio of Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, Asiwaju Olorunfumi Bashorun and Chief Waliu Ojuko for their contribution to democracy and governance in Nigeria.
Solomon, Bashorun and Ojuko will be honoured with the flagship award of the online newspaper, the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Annual Public Lecture and Award of the newspaper scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026.
The lecture with the theme: Driving Grassroots Governance with Public-Private Partnership: The Gains, the Pains, the Prospects will be delivered by Chief Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication
According to a statement by the Chairperson of the Organising Committee for the event, Mrs Adetutu Audu-Adebisi, the Lifetime Achievement Award is the flagship award for politicians who have distinguished themselves and contribute immensely to the democracy and governance in the country.
”Our President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the maiden award in 2022 while the Chairman of the influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi won it in 2024.
”This year we are honouring three distinguished Nigerians who have played major roles in governance and sustenance of democracy in the country,” Mrs Audu-Adebisi said.
Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon popularly called GOS by many is a deeply rooted grassroots politician.
Senator Solomon has developed a political career that has made him a man of the people.
He was former Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government, was a member of the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007 where he represented Mushin Federal Constituency I.
Between 2007 and 2015, Senator Solomon represented Nigeria’s biggest Senatorial District, Lagos West where he rose to become the Minority Whip of the Upper Chamber.
A Rotarian, Solomon is very popular among the people particularly those at the grassroots.
Presently, he is a member of the very influential Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and is the APC Apex Leader for Mushin combining the two Federal and State Constituencies.
Elder Statesman, Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfumi Bashorun is the first Secretary to the State Government (SSG) when he served the administration of the late Lateef Kayode Jakande between 1979 and 1983.
A former banker and highly referred politician, Asiwaju Olorunfumi Bashorun was an active player in the aborted Third Republic.
A member of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Bashorun was one of the leaders who contributed to the success of late MKO Abiola in the SDP presidential primary in Jos.
The Igbogbo-born politician was in the forefront of the struggle for the actualisation of the June 12 election.
Presently, he is a member of the GAC.
Chief Waliu Olajide Ojuko is a highly respected Awori politician.
Born in Ota, Ogun State, Chief Ojuko had a highly distinguished civil service life in both state and federal civil service in Lagos and Ogun states before venturing into politics.
He was a director at Gateway Hotels during the administration of late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo
He was Ogun state Secretary of the Social Democratic Party where he played key role in delivering Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola at the Jos Convention and his electoral victory alongside former Governor Olusegun Osoba.
He was Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative & Tourism under Olusegun Osoba;
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs under Senator Ibikunle Amosun; and
Senior Special Adviser Political Affairs under Gov. Dapo Abiodun
Chief Ojuko is the
Olotu of Ota Aworiland;
Balogun Ojokoro, Lagos;
President, Iganmode Club, Ota;
Member, Abeokuta Sports Club;
Member, Lagos Island Club; and
National President, Iganmode Grammar School Old Students Association
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has come under heavy fire after making a controversial claim about hip-hop.
The ‘Declan Rice’ crooner sparked fresh controversy after re-echoing Wizkid’s infamous claim that hip-hop music is no longer relevant.
While reacting to a list of Nigerian artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify currently via X, Odumodublvck boldly declared, “Hip Hop is dead,” alluding to the conspicuous absence of Nigerian rappers from the list.
His post elicited mixed reactions, with many berating him for disrespecting the genre while arguing that hip-hop is still much relevant outside Nigeria.
Despite Nigeria having both veteran and thriving rappers, hip-hop artists are absent from the list of Nigerian artists with the most monthly listeners on Spotify currently, with singers occupying the entire top 10.
Burna Boy leads with 40.68 million listeners, closely followed by Tems with 40.64 million listeners.
Rema ranks number 3 with 29.43 million listeners, while Ayra Starr and Wizkid take the numbers 4 and 5 spots with 16.84 and 16.81 million listeners, respectively.
Omah Lay (11.24m), Davido (10.83m), CKay (10.71m), Fireboy DML (9.23m), and Asake (8.69m) complete the top 10.
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