I’m not a fraudster – Olu Maintain

Over the years, it has been speculated that Nigerian singer, Olu Maintain, is an internet fraudster, popularly called ‘Yahoo Boy’ in Nigeria.
The reason for this is because of the lavish lifestyle of the singer and also because of his breakthrough single entitled: ‘Yahooze’, which many perceived promoted the illicit business among Nigerian youths.
In a recent interview, the singer denied he is a ‘Yahoo Boy’ and has no ties whatsoever with internet frauds and scams.
He attributed his wealth to other non-music related businesses.
Maintain expressed shock at the thinking of some people.
He said there is more to his success, fame and wealth other than music, which he is known with.
He opined further that he capitalized on his fame to venture into other businesses, which has paid off.
The Ekiti State born musician added: “What pays my bill is my brand, which is Olu Maintain.”
Maintain’s exploit in music dated back to his days at The Polytechnic Ibadan,Oyo State, with a group called Maintain, which comprised of Big Bamo, Tolu and himself.
The group was on top of its game in the late 90s, while their songs were top of the chart in major radio and television stations across the country.
The group later split.
Maintain went solo and released the popular single, Yahooze, which became a National Anthem among music lovers.
The single not only re-registered Maintain into the consciousness of music lovers and the Nigeria entertainment industry, but also came along with exotic cars, posh mansions and a robust bank account.