Adelabu Alexander Adewunmi who is professionally known as Magixx is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was born on the 27th of September, 1998, and hails from Ekiti State. He is currently signed to one of Africa’s biggest record labels, Mavin Records which is owned by Don Jazzy. During his school days in UNILAG, Magixx never failed to seize any opportunity to showcase his singing prowess. he was active in the school’s music scene and regularly attended parties, shows, and concerts. At these events, he never failed to display his creativity when it comes to music. This made him a notable face in Unilag’s entertainment community and helped him to build a small but strong fanbase. In April 2019, he made a cover of the popular song ‘Dangote’ by Grammy Award-winning singer, Burna Boy and the song went viral online, garnering over 35,000 views.
On the 3rd of September, 2021, he also recorded a cover of the hit record ‘Sinner’ by Adekunle Gold which also went viral online, garnering over 43,000 views.
He was later discovered by veteran Nigerian musician, record label owner, and music businessman, Michael Collins Ajereh who is professionally known as Don Jazzy. As Mavin Record tradition is for new artists, Magixx spent a year in Mavin Records where he was groomed to become a proper artist and where he recorded his debut music project. The Mavin Record academy has been attended by the likes of Rema, Ayra Starr, Crayon. On the 23rd of September, 2021, Mavin Records unveiled/activated Magixx as the label’s artist. Don Jazzy took to his Instagram page to announce Magixx as the label’s new artist.
