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<b>Sadly, this issue has gone beyond repair. With Dapo Oyebanjo aka D’Banj as key beneficiary, The Kanye West project catapulted both stars to a whole new pedestal in their careers, where they now rub shoulders with the biggest names in the international music scene. But the problems had emanated before then.
We gathered that D’Banj’s ego, which was already causing tension within the label, only got bigger and harder to check’ .
Information claimed this new feeling of invincibility on the singer’s part began to make him question his continued association with his long-time friend and collaborator, who didn’t seem to be ‘represented’ on this new found wavelength.
The recent Occupy Nigeria protest also divided the acts; while D’banj did little to save himself from accusations of collecting money from President Goodluck Jonathan, Don Jazzy readily denounced the government and identified with the people; saying, in what would become a famous tweet, that he ‘regrets voting for Goodluck Jonathan’.
It appears D’Banj, whose Don Jazzy produced 2005 ‘No Long Thing‘ album instantly brought him to the limelight, is uncomfortable with the continued delay in the release of his fourth studio album ‘Mr Endowed‘, which was supposed to be released late 2011.
Sources alleged that D’Banj no longer remits payments from any shows he attends into the label’s general accounts. As one source puts it, ‘he feels Don Jazzy isn’t putting the right kind of energy into the business right now’.
It was learnt that D’Banj is now represented by the label’s A&R – Oluseun ‘Bankulli’ Abisagboola while the other Mo’Hits acts, including Don Jazzy, are still being represented by long-time manager, Sunday Are. As already reported, Don Jazzy has now chosen to stay with other artistes on his label, specifically putting up with Dr. Sid at the moment.
D’Banj, on the other hand, has been seen in the United States, and Paris recently, living it up with music heavyweights like Diddy, Swizz Beatz, Common and other stars who came to support his new boss, Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week. Those close to him also say he’s bought a house in Los Angeles where he now hopes to reside fully. He’s also reportedly building a new team – made up of trusted associates like Bankuli and a former Mtech boss, Chika who’s heading his business team. Mo Hits impeccable source divulged ‘The camp has definitely split up – D’Banj and younger brother K Switch are shuttling between US and UK, while Dr Sid (who’s had repeated spats with D’Banj in the past) and D’Prince have stuck with Don Jazzy. ‘Dr. Sid feels indebted to Jazzy as he blew up his career‘.
It is uncertain where Wande Coal stands for now. And while many are already taking sides, we’re told those who understand the implications of the pending break-up, are working day and night to make sure it doesn’t happen.
However, if the news at our disposal is anything to go by, Wande Coal will be the next person to quit Mo’hits due to controversy from Mo Hits creators, D Banj and Don Jazzy.
As information revealed, Wande Coal is planning to move on with his life under a new record label called Black Diamond. This might be coming out with his second album which has suffered another setback, due to Mo Hits crisis.
Although, Wande has been in dilemma since the first alleged exit from Mo Hits news started. But he was able to confuse his fans with three singles he released last year.
It is currently glaring that no artiste in Mo Hits can release song under the label due to the fact that the copyright of the label has been a major problem. D Banj and Don Jazzy have been at loggerheads over the true ownership of the label. Before now, there have been different reports about the Bumper to Bumper crooner quitting Mo’hits, the label that helped him to stardom.
Wande Coal, we learnt, is also avoiding the press, that is why he has been very silent on the issue of his exit.
And it is believed that this is a critical moment for him. He doesn’t want to be involved in the cold war that has already started between D’Bbanj and Don Jazzy.
It would be recalled that D’Banj and Don Jazzy founded the most successful record label in Nigeria, Mo’hits in 2005 when they returned from their sojourn in the U
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