May D Reveals Shocking Details of Poor Treatment Under P-Square’s Record Label

Singer Opens Up About Uncomfortable Living Conditions and Career Setbacks During Time with Square Records

May D Exposes Struggles While Signed to P-Square’s Square Records

Nigerian singer Akinmayokun Awodumila, widely known as May D, has shared a candid account of his time under the management of P-Square’s Square Records, revealing uncomfortable living conditions and career setbacks. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the singer opened up about the hardships he faced, including living without a proper bank account or a comfortable place to stay during his time with the label.

May D recalled the time when Davido, then just starting out in the industry, sought shelter with him after running away from home. However, Davido was shocked by the poor state of May D’s accommodation at P-Square’s mansion and refused to stay. “When Davido was running from his dad, he came to my room in P-Square’s house, he was like ‘May-D is this where you stay? I can’t sleep here oh’…If I had a room, it would have been cooler,” he shared.

In addition to his living situation, May D revealed that he was without a bank account for the entire four years he spent with Square Records, a period in which he struggled financially. “For the four years I was with P-Square, I didn’t have a bank account. It’s only when someone has money that he opens an account,” he explained.

The singer also accused P-Square of sabotaging his potential career opportunity with American music mogul Akon. According to May D, Akon had promised to sign him to his label, Konvict Music, after a meeting during the shoot of the ‘Chop My Money Remix’ video in the U.S. However, he alleged that P-Square intervened and blocked the deal, preventing him from working with the renowned artist.

May D, who first rose to prominence after joining Square Records in 2011, announced his departure from the label in August 2012. Despite the challenges he faced during his time with the duo, May D has continued to pursue his music career, navigating the Nigerian music scene independently.