Ubi Franklin

#WithChude: “I bought a new car to kill myself”- Ubi Franklin opens up on his turbulent years

Last night’s episode of #WithChude featured entertainment executive, entrepreneur, and founder of the record label, Made Men Music Group, Ubi Franklin. On the show, he talked about the struggles and pains he endured while dealing with a crumbling business partnership, a marriage at the brink of collapse, and the birth of his son, all at the same... Read More

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“People are going through a lot” | Ubi Franklin tears up as he talks #WithChude on Instagram Live

Founder of record label Made Men Music Group (Triple MG), Ubi Franklin, yesterday in an Instagram Live session with Chude Jideonwo, broke down in tears over the plight of everyday Nigerians facing diverse challenges. The conversation, titled ‘Talks with Ubi Franklin’ saw the two men sharing ideas on how to handle social issues, develop self,... Read More

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Ubi Franklin shares a personal history of depression as Banky W and Dr. Abiri lead The Joy Masterclass

Entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin, music artiste, Banky W and Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri joined the founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo at The Joy Masterclass which took place on Saturday, 28 July, 2018 in Lki, Lagos. Themed ‘Dealing with Depression’, the masterclass focused on the principles of human flourishing, wellbeing and living a life leveraging positive emotions, healthier habits... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Heroes of the Alternative sounds: Morientez thrills, TJan titillates, Jessie Jags amuses

Lagos has always boasted of a healthy underground music scene and an increasing appetite for alternative music. But the demography of fan base has never been measured neither do we know the extent alternative music has impacted the industry. In the past year, alternative singers have slowly crept into our consciousness, finding mainstream relevance in... Read More

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Ubi Franklin launches Instant Pickup, an app for fast and affordable laundry services

Celebrity music promoter, Ubi Franklin, has launched a new app called Instant PickUp, a mobile-based technology that connects users to the best laundries close to them, allowing them to access premium services by placing orders, tracking their laundries and enjoy quick deliveries to their doorsteps, all at far cheaper costs. Instant PickUp, which is already... Read More

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Wait, what happened to that Chinese man that almost stabbed Iyanya’s former manager, Ubi Franklin?

About two months ago, MMMG Label boss, Ubi Franklin shared a very troubling story of something that had happened to him on the 9th of May as he shopped in Lagos. On his Instagram page, he posted: “Earlier today I was at LIFEMATE furniture showroom at the palms Lekki to enquire about a service I... Read More

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Depression almost pushed me to commit suicide – Ubi Franklin

TripleMG boss, Ubi Franklin, shocked fans and friends alike on Thursday when he shared a personal secret on the social media. On Instagram, Franklin recounted how, between July 2016 and March 2017, he struggled hard with depressive moments that would have pushed him to commit suicide. During that period, he noted, his life took a turn... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Bow Wow lied about flying on a private jet and Twitter had him roasted, New Tupac Shakur documentary in the works | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Bow Wow lied about flying on a private jet and the internet roasted him accordingly Rapper, Bow Wow was the subject of the #BowWowChallenge that swept the entire social media space on Wednesday. Bow... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Man who claims he slept with Mercy Aigbe in 2014 says his account was hacked, Davido’s second daughter arrives | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Davido is a father again, welcomes second daughter Hailey Hailey Veronica Adeleke came into the world on Tuesday 9th May in a private hospital in Atlanta. The “If” singer shared few details... Read More

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How Chinese man almost killed me with knives | Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin narrates ordeal

Triple MG boss, Ubi Franklin on Tuesday narreted how he was almost killed by a Chinese man in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. Recounting his ordeal via his Instgram page, the record label boss said, “Earlier today I was at LIFEMATE furniture showroom at the palms Lekki to enquire about a service I paid for that wasn’t attended... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Yemi Alade kicks off Mama Africa world tour, Mel B accuses estranged husband of physical abuse and battery | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup Yemi Alade kicks off world tour Mama Africa, Yemi Alade will be touring major world cities this summer. Yemi Alade will be performing alongside her OvaSabi band on the Mama Africa... Read More

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January 30, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Harrysong and Five Star Music contract drama, Azealia Banks comes for Rihanna on social media | More stories

Had a busy weekend and couldn’t keep up with entertainment reports? Here’s a roundup of all the biggest stories in music and movies from over the weekend. Emma Stone grabs Best Actress award at the Screen Actors Guild awards plus more highlights La La Land actress, Emma Stone has scored another win following her Golden... Read More

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January 2, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. I sold 50% of MMMG shares to Paul Okoye – Ubi Franklin CEO of Made Men Music Group (MMMG), Ubi Franklin has said he transferred shares of his former partner, Iyanya to Paul Okoye of Upfront and Personal. 2. Drunk pilot passes out with 99 passengers... Read More

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January 2, 2017

I sold 50% of MMMG shares to Paul Okoye – Ubi Franklin

CEO of Made Men Music Group (MMMG), Ubi Franklin has said he transferred shares of his former partner, Iyanya to Paul Okoye of Upfront and Personal, TheCable reports. Franklin said this after one of his artistes, Tekno revealed that Paul Okoye owns some part of the record label. He told TheCable that he bought Iyanya’s... Read More

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December 31, 2016

‘I wish I could change every bad situation’ | TripleMG boss, Ubi Franklin writes letter to his son

Boss of TripleMG, Ubi Franklin says he wishes he could change every bad situation. Franklin stated this on Saturday in a post on his Instagram page, entitled, “Letter to my son, Jayden Franklin”. He wrote, “Son, witnessing your birth was not just an experience; it was a miracle (the beauty of a child being born... Read More

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November 22, 2016

Tekno signs record deal with Sony Music

Nigerian artiste Tekno has signed a record deal with Sony Music. The deal which was signed on Tuesday was inked in the presence of Ubi Franklin, CEO, TripleMG, the record label to which the artiste belongs. CEO of Upfront and Personal, Paul Okoye shared the video of both men (Tekno and Franklin) signing the deal... Read More

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November 7, 2016

Why Iyanya dumped Ubi Franklin’s MMMG label + more on The Slab with Isime

Chuks Okpani, Roqeebah Olaoniye, Ezinne Ajoku and Tolu Omoyeni join Isime Esene on The Slab this week to talk about Iyanya’s move to Mavin Records, Lagos government employing university graduates as bus conductors, and Senate’s ‘rejection’ of Buhari’s $29.9 billion loan application. “What I feel about the whole thing is that he has gotten to a... Read More

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November 5, 2016

Linda Ikeji’s budding empire, Obanikoro and the millions of naira | Our winners and losers this week

With the series of arrests, rearrests and releases (on bail) of former statesmen in the country, the $29.9billion loan request by the Federal Government and its rejection (or not) by the Senate, President Buhari’s latest set of comments and many more, we cannot assure you of so many victories from Nigeria’s political sphere, find out... Read More

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November 2, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji’s LIS unveiled, Jaywon welcomes baby boy | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Linda Ikeji unveils her own social networking site, Linda Ikeji Social Africa’s most influential blogger, Linda Ikeji is set to take on the world as she unveils Linda Ikeji Social (LIS), a... Read More

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November 1, 2016

The Media Blog: Iyanya the Mavin? We have questions

You’ve probably heard by now. Iyanya is now a Mavin. You’ve probably already heard his explanation for joining as well. It makes sense, really. He wants to focus on his music and leave the business to someone else. Why distract yourself with the numbers when you can channel that energy into your creativity. It’s the... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Paul Okoye confirms Psquare’s return | Ubi Franklin gives Iyanya his blessing as they part ways | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Ubi Franklin congratulates Iyanya on new management deal Following Iyanya’s announcement of a new management deal, former manager, Ubi Franklin has shown his full support for the new direction his ‘brother’ is... Read More

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Iyanya officially fires Ubi Franklin as his manager… announces new team

It seems Iyanya just officially fired his manager Ubi Franklin – who also doubles as his business partner. On Monday night, the Triple MG co-owner announced he has signed a deal with Temple Management Company – an emerging management company who recently signed on the entire Mavin records roaster, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Funmi Iyanda and... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Work on Jay Z’s 13th album is ‘done’ | Yemi Alade debuts new single | More Stories

Here are the some stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Yemi Alade officially releases ‘Want You’ Earlier this month, we told you Yemi Alade was getting ready to drop a new single titled Want You. Well, the single which is produced by... Read More

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See more cute photos of Ubi Franklin’s baby boy

Call him cute and adorable but we can’t just stop talking about Ubi Franklin and wife Lilian’s new bundle of joy. The celebrity couple welcomed their baby boy on Monday, July 18 2016. See more photos of the little cutie whose name is yet to be revealed.

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It’s a boy for Iyanya’s manager, Ubi Franklin, Lilian Esoro

It’s baby season and Ubi Franklin and wife, Lilian are the latest parents of one. Blogger, Stella Dimokokorkus revealed on Monday that Lilian has been delivered of a baby boy in the U.S. She shared a picture of the couple with their newborn. The couple got married in November 2015.

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“Oluremi Tinubu should stop provoking people…” and more on The Slab with Isime‎ [LISTEN]

It’s another edition of The Slab with Isime. We have the usual suspects, Emeka Okonkwo, Adebayo Emuleomo, Chukwukere Okpani, Oreoluwa Peters and Tami Oshodi. Today, it’s all about the altercation between Senators Oluremi Tinubu and Dino Melaye; Genevieve Nnaji and her social media followers; and the ‘trouble’ within the Triple MG family. Take a listen below: https://soundcloud.com/the-slab-with-isime/the-slab-with-isime-episode-6

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‘Not every move is a breakup’ | Ubi Franklin speaks on Iyanya’s record label

In the past few days, a lot has been said about Iyanya‘s announcement that he was setting up a record label. An Instagram post put up the singer on Wednesday night, saw him dismiss rumours of a fracas between partner, Ubi Franklin and himself. Well, Ubi Franklin has now come out to further clarify things. According to the MMMG co-owner, he... Read More

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‘It’s all lies’ | Iyanya quashes media report of a rift with Ubi Franklin and wife, Lillian

On Monday, July 11 2016, Iyanya announced he was setting up his record label via Instagram. Ever since then, a lot of insinuations have been made regarding the reason behind this sudden decision of the Triple MG co-owner. One that caught heat is a report by PULSE NG, claiming the decision was not sudden as it... Read More

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Y! Scoop: ‘We have no problems’ | Ubi Franklin dismisses Iyanya’s exit

Earlier today, Triple MG label co-owner Iyanya announced via his Instagram page that he will be setting a record label of his own. The announcement caused quite a debate among the fans of the Your Waist singer and critics alike as to why Iyanya will be setting up a new record label despite co-owning Triple MG.... Read More

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Trouble in Triple MG? Iyanya announces birth of new label

Iyanya has revealed that he will be launching a new label and releasing an album soon. “I’ll be launching my new label n new album soon,” the singer wrote on Instagram. The singer is currently signed to Made Men Music Group (MMMG) which he co-owns with his manager, Ubi Franklin. The label which was established in... Read More

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