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Nigerian rapper
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Olamilekan Agbeleshe |
| Also known as | Laycon |
| Born | (1993-11-08) 8 November 1993 (age 31) Lagos, Nigeria |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Olamilekan Agbeleshe (born 8 November 1993), known professionally as Laycon, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and reality TV personality. He was born and raised in Lagos State. He is currently signed to Fierce Nation Entertainment.
Life and education
Laycon was born in Lagos State, to parents originating from Ogun State. He graduated from Lagos State Model College, Meiran, Lagos in 2009. In 2016, he graduated from the University of Lagos where he earned a degree in Philosophy.
Career
Music
Laycon's single "Fierce" featuring Reminisce and Chinko Ekun was released on 21 July 2019. The single's streams skyrocketed after he entered the Big Brother Naija house. Laycon released his fourth EP Who is Laycon? on 1 April 2020.
Television
Laycon entered the Big Brother Naija (season 5) house as one of the 20 housemates on 19 July 2020.
Discography
EPs
- Y.B.A.G EP (Young Black and Gifted) (2016)
- Any Given Monday (The Playlist) (2019)
- Any Given Monday II (2019)
- Who is Laycon? (2020)
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2019 | "Fierce" (featuring Reminisce and Chinko Ekun) | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "Senseless" |
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Big Brother Naija | Himself | Reality TV Series |
References
- https://africamagic.dstv.com/show/big-brother-nigeria-s5/housemates/laycon/op_profile
- "Laycon BBNaija Biography". BBN. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- "#BBNaija: Over 30 prominent entertainers root for Laycon". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- BellaNaija.com (28 August 2020). "#BBNaija Laycon's New Single "Senseless" is Totally Worth Listening To". BellaNaija. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- "Temi Gomez: How we manage BBNaija 2020 Laycon's affairs in the real world [Inside by Pulse]". Pulse Nigeria. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- Zawadi, Lucy (12 August 2020). "Olamilekan "Laycon" Agbeleshe bio: Facts about the BBNaija 2020 contestant". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- Okafor, Chinedu (26 August 2020). "#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Laycon is becoming the 'darling' of entertainment influencers. How far will the lucky charm go? » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- "The Expensive Life Of Laycon and Biography". Uzomedia TV Youtube. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- "Laycon BBNaija 2020 housemate na Unilag Best Graduating student". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- "BBNaija 2020: Who is Laycon?". Pulse Nigeria. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- "Laycon – "Senseless" « tooXclusive". tooXclusive. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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