Nigerian singer Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has sparked online controversy after publicly criticising Mavin Records and its top executives in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter).
The singer, signed to Blowtime Entertainment, an imprint of Mavin Records, appeared to mix sarcasm with frustration in his posts. Addressing the label’s founder, he wrote, “Don Jazzy na my boy!!!!!! Una dey maddddd!!?? Shayennnnn sharayyyyyy333.”
Crayon also targeted the label’s Chief Operating Officer, Tega Oghenejobo, calling him the “highest criminal.” In a more personal claim, he suggested the label had contributed to the loss of his mother, though he did not provide further details.
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The artist further warned of tensions with the label, tweeting, “Mavin is going down!!!!!!”
Fans and industry watchers have reacted strongly to the posts, speculating about Crayon’s future at Mavin Records. While some wondered if his account was compromised, he has continued posting normally on Instagram.
Crayon has also hinted at a new project, Olodum Entertainment, sharing a booking email and promoting his latest single, Baami, under the new imprint. He encouraged creative submissions for the venture, tweeting, “Any weird creatives that can come with OLODUM ENT FLAGGSSSSS!!!! Gets 500M million naira cash !!!!! With love WARAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!”
Crayon joined Blowtime Entertainment in May 2019 and has released multiple songs under the label. Neither he nor Mavin Records has officially commented on the unfolding controversy.