Nigeria Famous People

Date of Birth:
1995-11-08
Place of Birth:
Lagos, Nigeria

Laycon whose real name is Olamilekan Mossoud Agbeleshebioba, is a prominent Nigerian singer, rapper, and winner of Big Brother Naija season 5. Born on November 8, 1995, in Lagos, Nigeria, Where he attended Lagos State Model College Merina, Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in Philosophy in 2016. He pursued a Master of Arts (MA) in International Relations from the University of Portsmouth, England.

Laycon rose to widespread fame after winning the fifth season of the reality Tv show “Big Brother Naija” (BBNaija) in 2020. His time on the show was marked with intelligence, humility, and musical talent, which endeared to a large audience.

As the winner of the BBNaija Season 5, he received a grand prize of 85 million Naira, including a house and other gifts. His victory significantly boosted his career, expanding his fan base and opening numerous opportunities.

Laycon has won several awards including the Artist of the Year at the 2020 Naijatafiic Awards and Best New Artist at the 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA.

His post-BBNaija singles and albums have performed well on various music charts, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry as he releases new music and collaborates with other artists. He also has a reality TV show, “I Am Laycon,” which airs on Showmax, giving his fans a closer look at his life and career.

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