Nigerian singer Zinoleesky has dispelled ongoing speculation that he is preparing to cut ties with Naira Marley’s Marlian Records, after publicly restating his loyalty to Marlian Music.
The drama began when the 24-year-old in a series of social media posts sparked speculation about his future with the label.
“I am standing up not just for myself but for every artist who’s ever felt powerless or taken advantage of. We deserve better. We deserve transparency, fairness and respect.”
The post was widely interpreted as a veiled criticism of his management, leading many to assume he had walked away from Marlian Records.
But Zinoleesky quickly shut down the rumour. In a follow-up post on Sunday, he wrote:
“NM for life… Make una Dey whine una sef.”
He doubled down on X (Twitter), declaring: “MARLIAN FOREVER!”
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Speculation about a possible split emerged in September 2023 following Mohbad’s death.
Fans noticed that Zinoleesky had removed “Marlian Music” from his Instagram bio and replaced it with “Zinonymous Sound.”
This change sparked rumors that he was preparing to establish his own music label.
Around the same time, several media outlets reported concerns raised by producer ID Cabasa.
He alleged that some of Zinoleesky’s assets, including a house and cars, were purchased under the name of Marlian Records rather than under Zinoleesky’s personal name.
Despite the controversies surrounding the label, Zinoleesky has continued to maintain a close relationship with Naira Marley.
