Osogbo-based record label owner Ayodeji Oluwaseun Babatunde has attributed the interruptions in the operations of RK Records over the past six years to lack of funds, saying financial challenges made it difficult to sustain the business.

Babatunde disclosed this during a game session with Spicy Honeydrops on Afinju Game Night, a programme on Afinju 90.7 FM, where he spoke about the label’s journey and his plans for the future.

Asked why RK Records appeared to have gone inactive after its emergence in 2019, with little progress in 2022 and another return in 2026, Babatunde assured listeners that the label was back to stay.

“Of course, I am here to stay. Life has taught us generally about ups and downs. You just have to keep doing it and expect something bigger,” he said.

He added that the renewed attention the label was receiving had given him the motivation to continue, noting that he now had the energy and encouragement to push forward.

According to him, funding remains one of the biggest challenges in the entertainment industry, as substantial investment is often required before a business can begin to generate returns.

“One thing about entertainment in general is that you need funds. You need money to push whatever you are working on. The moment you don’t have money in your pocket to fund the business, it will definitely crash,” he said.

Babatunde explained that the cost of sustaining an entertainment business can be demanding, particularly in its early stages, when revenue may not be enough to cover expenses.

The conversation also turned to the activities of RK Records, with Spicy Honeydrops questioning why the label had not become widely associated with signed artistes, despite its identity as a record label.

She also asked whether the business was now more focused on podcasting than music promotion.

In response, Babatunde explained that the podcast was deliberately created to help him build an audience that could support the label’s artistes and promote Osun State’s entertainment industry.

“The reason I came up with the podcast is to have a voice out there. I need an audience; I need fans to promote my artists and to project Osun as a whole,” he said.

His comments suggest that building a strong audience through podcasting is part of his broader strategy for establishing RK Records and creating greater visibility for local talent.

With the label’s latest return in 2026, Babatunde says he is determined to keep going, expressing confidence that the renewed drive will translate into more sustainable progress.