Mr 2Kay Claims Record Label Took N8m From N10m Burna Boy Assault Compensation

Nigerian singer Abiye Jumbo, popularly known as Mr 2Kay, has revealed that his former record label gave him only N2 million from the N10 million compensation he received from Eko Hotel and Suites following an armed robbery incident in 2017.

The singer disclosed this during a recent interview with Yanga FM Lagos, explaining that the way his record label handled the compensation money contributed to his decision to leave the company.

According to Mr 2Kay, the hotel management paid him N10 million after he was assaulted and robbed in his hotel room by armed men following a concert at the facility.

He alleged that the attackers were sent by fellow musician Burna Boy, a claim connected to the criminal proceedings that followed the incident.

Mr 2Kay said his record label eventually handed him only N2 million out of the compensation, a development that left him dissatisfied and influenced his decision to end their professional relationship.

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He explained that the incident changed his perspective on the music business and contributed to his decision to pursue other opportunities in the industry.

The singer also disclosed that he is now a music executive, describing the business side of the entertainment industry as lucrative.

The incident occurred on October 22, 2017, after Mr 2Kay performed at the Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless concert at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

Reports at the time stated that he was attacked, tied up and robbed at gunpoint in his hotel room by men posing as room service personnel.

The Lagos State Police Command arrested four suspects, including Burna Boy’s road manager, Joel Kantiok. Police investigations linked the suspects to allegations that they had been hired to attack the singer.

Burna Boy was declared wanted, later surrendered to the police and was arraigned in December 2017 on charges relating to conspiracy and accessory to armed robbery. He was subsequently granted bail.

Mr 2Kay later withdrew the case after Burna Boy apologised.

In August 2021, the two musicians were seen together at a Lagos nightclub, signalling that they had moved past their long-running dispute.