Nigerian rising music star Ayomide Mafoluku Ayodele, popularly known as Ayo Maff, has addressed rumors about his potential signing to the heavyweight record label YBNL.
The buzzworthy artist, who began gaining attention in early 2024 with his introspective street-hop track “7 Days,” has quickly become one of the most exciting new talents in the Nigerian music scene.
He further cemented his rising status with the crowd-favorite track “Dealer,” featuring YBNL’s award-winning star Fireboy DML.
Speculation about Ayo Maff being signed to YBNL intensified after YBNL boss and renowned rapper Olamide praised his talent in a recent tweet. The label, which includes heavyweights like Olamide, Asake, and Fireboy DML, is known for nurturing top-tier talent in the industry.
During an interview with Beat FM, Ayo Maff was asked directly about the rumors regarding his affiliation with YBNL. Although he didn’t confirm or deny the speculation, he emphasized that YBNL is like family to him, encompassing everyone involved with the label.
The promising artist, who recently released his debut 7-track project titled “Maffian,” is widely tipped to be a strong contender for the 2024 Rookie of the Year award. In the interview, he also discussed his career, background, public reactions to his music, and other significant topics.