18/09/2025
Mr May D is back in the conversation, and this time it’s because of a recent performance that stirred mixed reactions online. The singer, who turned 40 last December, was spotted entertaining fans at the Hushpuppi Cup Tournament in Oworonshoki, Lagos. Though the field was scanty, he still delivered some of his old hits.
The event also featured Small Doctor and BBNaija’s Hermes, but what caught attention was May D’s resilience. While some fans criticized his fashion choices and performance style, others admired him for staying true to music instead of giving up or taking the wrong path.
This isn’t the first time May D has trended recently. Last year, a performance in Ile-Ife sparked debate when the crowd seemed unbothered, but many agree this latest outing in Lagos shows an improvement.
For those who may not know, here are some highlights about May D’s journey:
1. He rose to fame between 2011 and 2013 with hits like Ile Ijo.
2. He was closely affiliated with Psquare but never officially signed.
3. He once revealed he had to sleep on cartons while working with them.
4. In 2013, he was nominated as Best New Artiste by City People Magazine.
5. His last major hit was over a decade ago, but his name still resonates.
6. He has claimed that if not for issues with Psquare, he might have been bigger than Wizkid and Davido.
7. He once said his song SoundTrack was as big, if not bigger, than Holla At Your Boy.
8. According to Jude Okoye, he was dropped for demanding a luxury lifestyle too early.
9. May D insists he was pushed out after Akon showed interest in signing him.
10. He’s popularly remembered as “the guy who slept on cartons at Psquare’s house.”
Despite everything, May D’s story remains one of grit, controversy, and survival in the ever-changing Nigerian music industry.
What do you think should May D still push for a comeback, or simply enjoy the legacy of the hits he gave us?