“My former record label took 95% of my $20,000 advance and gave me just ₦1.5 million”- Fido Claims

• Speaking during a recent interview on Inspiration 92.3 FM, the Joy Is Coming hitmaker alleged that out of a $20,000 advance, he only received about ₦1.5 million (just over $1,000), claiming the team kept as much as 95% of the funds.

Afrobeats singer Fido has spoken out about a bitter dispute with his former record label and management, accusing them of taking the bulk of his advance payment and stalling his career.

Speaking during a recent interview on Inspiration 92.3 FM, the Joy Is Coming hitmaker alleged that out of a $20,000 advance, he only received about ₦1.5 million (just over $1,000), claiming the team kept as much as 95% of the funds.

“I was transparent with them even when I was still with them, but they took all my advance from me… they gave me just ₦1.5 million out of $20,000,” he said, insisting he has evidence to support his claims.

Fido revealed that these behind-the-scenes disputes slowed his career progress, despite public perception.

“People never knew what I was facing. They just thought, ‘Ah, this boy, this…’ But they never knew the battles behind the scenes,” he added.

In other news….. Recently evicted Big Brother Naija Season 10 contestant, Ibifubara, has voiced her disappointment over the limited screen time she received during her stay in the house.

In an interview with Arise TV, she expressed that she contributed a lot of energy and entertainment to the show, but much of it was not broadcast.

Reflecting on her experience, Ibifubara pointed out the difficulty of standing out in a house with 29 housemates and constant camera coverage.

“I put in a lot of fun and did my best, but it seems those moments didn’t reach the audience. What I experienced inside wasn’t fully reflected on TV.

“With so many people and cameras capturing different angles at different times, I look back and think, ‘I did all these things, but where are the clips?’ I wish viewers had gotten to see more of me,” she said.

Her exit, alongside fellow contestant Danboskid, marked the season’s first double eviction, leaving 27 housemates competing for the N150 million grand prize.