Reekado Banks Opens Up on Life After Mavin, Shares Hard Lesson He Learnt

Nigerian singer Reekado Banks recently opened up about life after leaving Mavin Records in 2018, admitting that his decision to depart was not as smooth as many had thought. The "Oluwa Ni" hitmaker revealed that he underestimated the music industry's challenges and learned a hard lesson after leaving the powerhouse label.

Reekado explained that his contract had expired, allowing him to run for two extra years without renewing. In 2018, he decided to start his own journey, realizing the business side of things was more complex than he had anticipated.

The singer acknowledged the support he received from fans during his time at Mavin, winning the Rookie of the Year in 2014 and the controversial Next Rated award in 2015. Reekado's confession has sparked conversations among music lovers about the struggles artists face when leaving major record labels.

This revelation comes after a feud with Wizkid in 2020, where the superstar musician called Reekado a ".