Popular Nigerian artiste manager, Ubi Franklin, has sparked controversy by revealing that he includes a "no pregnancy" clause in his contracts with female artistes. According to Franklin, pregnancy can disrupt an artiste's career, making it challenging for them to bounce back.
Why the "No Pregnancy" Clause?
Franklin, the founder of Made Men Music Group (Triple MG), explained that his decision is based on the potential impact of pregnancy on an artiste's career momentum. "So just imagine that you're investing in a female artiste and she gets pregnant, that is over because it would take a lot for her to come back," he stated. Franklin emphasized that female artistes should focus on building a strong career before starting a family ¹.
Ubi Franklin's Career and Business Ventures
As a successful music manager and entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin has managed prominent artistes like Tekno, Emma Nyra, and Iyanya. He has also ventured into various businesses, including:
- *Instant Pickup*: an online laundry and dry-cleaning service
- *Instant Apartment*: an online luxury apartment rental platform
- *Instant Ryde*: an online taxi service operating in Calabar and Uyo
Franklin's Personal Life
Ubi Franklin has been married and divorced once, to Nigerian actress Lilian Esoro, with whom he has a son, Jayden. He has three other children with different women, bringing his total number of children to four ².
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