Talented singer, Oluwabamishe Lukman Abioro, popularly referred to as Young Duu, has said that he was not properly signed to Zeh Nation, which invariably did not make him benefit as a musician.

Young Duu made this disclosure in an exclusive interview on TMY Podcast, with Nna Paul Zaccheaus serving aa the content director.

Young Duu, who has dropped a new single titled “Lamba”, has also spoken on his journey in the music sector, including his pact with record label, Zen Nation, and Efe Carter.

Speaking in a no holds barred interview with TMY Podcast, he explained that he was nicknamed “Young Duu” back in his secondary school days, due to his vibe-filled sounds.

He also opened up on his struggles and frustration triggered by unfair treatments and unfulfilled obligations on the part of former associates. He touched on a proposed payment of N500,000, which he later considered insufficient as compensation. Hr clarified that he was not officially signed to Zen Nation

He bemoaned the lack of benefits from the agreement, emphasizing that the only tangible goody from it was a car, which he had to return. During the interview with renowned journalist John Egbokhan,, the conversation highlighted the challenges Nigerian artistes face, with comparison drawn in tandem with the experiences some footballers, who find themselves on the side of wrong deals.

Young Duu shared his transition from Zen Nation to Efe Carter, stressing the mental toll the relationship added to an already volatile mental health. The thriving singer also recounted his ordeal and conflict with Carter over unpaid benefits and the lack of support. Young Duu talked about his resolve to seek justice through divine intervention. The entertainer harped on the lessons he has learnt from his depressing experiences and the importance of standing up for rights.

Young Duu spoke about the mental health challenges artistes face due to unfulfilled promises and wrong deals in the Nigerian music industry. He related his challenges to the case of MohBad, a fellow artists who faced similar issues with his former label and ultimately passed away in 2023. He bemoaned the public perception of Young Duu, with the society expecting him to have money and properties, despite his struggles.

“I was left to choose between the rock and a hard place”.

Young Duu has moved on in his career, taking with him the imperatives. At least, he had one momentous experience with BLord. He spoke about the generosity and kindness of crypto guru, saying ”’he gave me my first million. He supported my career but could not follow through with the deal they were working on, because of the unnecessary distractions created around the businessman”.

Oluwabamishe Lukman Abioro, who is currently working on a project, highlighted his dire need for support and financial backing to advance his music career. He did not shy away from saying, ” I need brand support and endorsement opportunities to perform at shows and collaborate with colleagues in the industry”.