Musician L.A.X Defends His Talent and Work Ethic Amid Doubts About His Musical Career Nigerian singer L.A.X, whose real name is Damilola Afolabi, has responded to people who doubt his talent. He said his hard work and the music he keeps putting out show that he’s truly talented. In an interview with Guardian Life, L.A.X said he would have quit music a long time ago if he wasn’t good at it. #softnigeria