Damilola Abdul Rasak Afolabi, professionally known as L.A.X, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper born on April 10, 1993, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He began his music journey in secondary school as part of a group called Flyboiz, and later moved to the United Kingdom to further his education while continuing to record music. L.A.X returned to Nigeria and signed with Starboy Entertainment in August 2013 following the release of the critically acclaimed single “Caro”, a collaboration with Wizkid that garnered widespread airplay. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Manchester, completed in 2014. Known for blending Afrobeats, Fuji, reggae, and Afropop, L.A.X has released several notable tracks including “Jaye” (feat. Ice Prince), “Ginger” (feat. Wizkid), “Morenike”, “Fine Boy” (feat. Olamide), “Sempe”, and more.
Awards & Nominations
2014 – Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Hottest Single of the Year (“Caro”) – Nominated
2014 – Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Diaspora Artist of the Year – Won
2014 – BEN Television Awards: Best Collaboration (“Ginger”) – Nominated
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About the Artist
Damilola Abdul Rasak Afolabi, professionally known as L.A.X, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper born on April 10, 1993, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He began his music journey in secondary school as part of a group called Flyboiz, and later moved to the United Kingdom to further his education while continuing to record music. L.A.X returned to Nigeria and signed with Starboy Entertainment in August 2013 following the release of the critically acclaimed single "Caro", a collaboration with Wizkid that garnered widespread airplay.