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  • How I got canceled for saying Ghana influenced Nigerian music – Mr Eazi

    How I got canceled for saying Ghana influenced Nigerian music – Mr Eazi

    Popular singer and serial entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has revealed how he was cancelled many years ago in the industry after his assertion that Ghana influenced Nigerian music.

    Recall that on 11 January 2017, Mr Eazi tweeted that Ghanaian music has a great influence over present-day Nigerian music, which earned backlash, with many fans, colleagues, and music buffs threatening to cancel him.

    Reacting to the backlash he received in a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast hosted by Joey Akan, Mr Eazi said he didn’t regret his statement despite the threats.

    He, however, lamented that some people who he thought were his friends in the industry joined others in canceling him instead of chastising him in private.

    The ‘Leg Over’ crooner also berated those who are still “hating” him to date, saying his statement wasn’t “deep” and that they are “hating” him for something else.

    Mr Eazi said: “When the whole issue with me being canceled, even till tomorrow, I see people come on my social media profile and still throwing hate. They said, ‘Oh, yeah, you said that.’ I’m like, ‘Fam, really? This energy take it to your local politician wey dey run you street.’ You feel me? I didn’t kill anybody. I said what I said.

    Read Also: Money my love language, says Mr Eazi

    “And I said it many years ago. If that is the reason you hate me, then you hate me for something else. It’s deeper than that. And realising that just make me feel free. That’s the lens to which I look at everything. Because I was seeing guys I was saying ‘Hello’ to, coming out to say, ‘F*ck Mr. Eazi.’ And I was like, ‘Bro, you could have called me and say Eazi, I just saw this interview, you shouldn’t have said that. This is what I advise you to do.’ But it just became a thing of let’s all band together. And that’s why in my song ‘We Dey’, I said, ‘Twitter fingers steady showing fake love.’ Because it’s crowd mentality. It’s trendy to hate you, and now it’s like for clicks.

    “There are people making art and nobody is caring about their life whether they jump or sit. It’s like they are invisible. Love and hate is acknowledgement of your existence, I’m even blessed to be able to invoke something.”

  • Money my love language, says Mr Eazi

    Money my love language, says Mr Eazi

    Singer and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly known as Mr Eazi, has revealed why his love language is credit alerts.

    He said his childhood experience influenced his decision greatly.

    According to the Zagadat Capital boss, receiving credit alerts is the major love language that he comprehends.

    He disclosed this in a recent interview with the famous radio presenter, Osi Suave on The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos.

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    Speaking of his love experience, Mr Eazi said he used to mistake being “financially present” with “physical presence” because his dad was responsible despite not being a present parent due to the nature of his job.

    He added that his childhood experience influenced his love language to be credit alert.

    “My love language is credit alert. But learning someone else’s love language; learning communication, how to apologise and how to take those next steps in a relationship; it could be getting engaged, new house, marriage. That’s what described the last five years of my relationship,”he said.

  • My marriage with Temi Otedola wasn’t a secret – Mr Eazi

    My marriage with Temi Otedola wasn’t a secret – Mr Eazi

    Singer and serial entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly known as Mr Eazi, has clarified the notion that he secretly married Temi Otedola, the daughter of billionaire and philanthropist, Femi Otedola.

    While speaking in an interview with Naija FM, Lagos, he said the video of his song ‘Legalise’ was the footage of their wedding in Venice.

    He said: “Who told you it was a secret wedding? Go and watch the video of my song ‘Legalise’ and you will get the answer to your question. We shot the video in Venice.

    Read Also: Mr Eazi confirms marriage with Temi Otedola

    “If you watch the video you will see proofs there. Our outfits weren’t just costumes. Go and watch the video and you will see everything clearly. It’s just like what painters do, whenever you see their work you will see the message they’re trying to convey. That’s how it’s with us musicians too.”

    Recall that Mr Eazi proposed to Temi Otedola in April 2022.

  • Mr Eazi threatens to sue producer over breach of contract

    Mr Eazi threatens to sue producer over breach of contract

    Pop artist and serial entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade aka Mr Eazi, has accused a record producer of an alleged breach of contract and threatened to sue.  

    According to the singer, he paid the unnamed producer $5,000 to produce a song meant to be on his recently released debut album, ‘The Evil Genius’, but he never sent the beat.

    Mr Eazi said he wouldn’t mind spending $100,000 to take legal action against the producer the day he gets “bored.”

    Read Also: Mr Eazi confirms marriage with Temi Otedola

    On his X handle, he wrote: “There is a producer I paid $5000 to produce a song that was meant to be on my album and he never sent the stems lol I hope that 5k changed his life #TheEvilGenius but the day I get bored I will spend 100k to sue ur a*s.”

  • Mr Eazi hosts “The evil genius” exhibition fair in London, moves to Lagos

    Mr Eazi hosts “The evil genius” exhibition fair in London, moves to Lagos

    Nigerian musician and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has said that as he continue to unveil his debut album through music and art exhibition will lead to celebration of love, freedom and happiness explored in his album.

    Speaking further, he said the touring exhibition, titled ‘The Evil Genius; first opened tn Accra at Gallery 1957 in September. It then made its way to London as part of the special projects at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. 

    The exhibition received a great turnout from the public and was featured in ArtNews as one of the best booths at the 2023 edition of the fair. Notable VIP guests include actress Temi Otedola, renowned performance artist Marina Abramovié film director Todd Eckert, Shola Akiniade of Paystack, Ashley Verse, DJ Cuppy, Tom Tripp, and many others. 

    He noted that after its successful showing in London, the exhibition will now move to Lagos in November. 

    Read Also: I never wanted to be an artist – Mr Eazi

    The exhibition showcases 16 artworks from 12 artists chosen by Mr Eazi, representing eight African countries. Among the featured artists are Dominique Zinkpé and Patricorel from Cotonou, Benin, Tesprit from Lomé, Togo, and Samuel Tete-Katchan from Accra, Ghana. Also included are Tammy Sinclair from Abuja, Nigeria, Alpha ODH from Nairobi, Kenya, Chinaza Nkemka and Edozie Anedu from Lagos, Nigena, Elangwe Sesse from Cameroon, Ikechukwu Christian from Lagos, Nigena, Kufa Makwavarara from Zimbabwe/South Africa, and Sandra Seghir from Dakar, Senegal. 

    The selection process for visual collaborators was informal and instinctual for Mr Eazi, similar to his approach with musical collaborations. He reached out to the artists whose art he liked, shared the song with them, had discussions about ts meaning, and gave them the freedom to create. 

    Mr Eazi dedicated over two years to this project, aiming to share his vision with the world and ignite meaningful conversations about Contemporary Afncan Art. 

  • I never wanted to be an artist – Mr Eazi

    I never wanted to be an artist – Mr Eazi

    Singer Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade aka Mr Eazi, has opened up on why Music  isn’t a joy booster for him. 

    He said being an artist was never on his to-do lists from scratch but he accidentally stumbled on it. 

    He said he contemplated quitting music after performing at the Coachella in 2019, just three years into his music career and he didn’t feel fulfilled.

    The ‘Skin Tight’ crooner said he decided to diversify into tech to ease the burnout he was experiencing musically.

    He disclosed this in a recent interview with media personality, Angela Lee.

    He said: “I have a tech company called Zagadat Capital. And this was like me being bored of music.

    “After performing at the Coachella in 2019. I played on the first day of Coachella, I came down from the stage and I felt nothing. No happiness. No sadness.

    “For somebody who never wanted to be an artist, and third year of my career, I’m playing Coachella and I felt nothing.

    “So, for me, it was a sign I would either have to quit music and go do something else. Because that was not a good feeling to have or I needed to pause. Maybe I was experiencing burnout.

    Read Also: Mr Eazi shows off multi-million estate in Rwanda

    “And when COVID hit, it was the first time I paused and tried to decide what would be the next move. I had started Empawa so I was getting to understand the music business.

    “But I was tired of even listening to music. How can you run a music business without listening to music? So, I just had my team handle that.

    “I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur and now the music has given me access to people and capital, so I was like, okay, I’m gonna start my fund like Jay-Z.”

    Mr Eazi also added that he will be investing in the movie industry from next year.

  • Mr. Eazi to launch 3 emPawa Africa platforms in July

    AFTER a stellar 2018, the Nigerian superstar artist has since performed alongside Burna Boy at Coachella 2019. Another highlight of the past 12 months for the singer is the project emPawa Africa.According Eazi, emPawa Africa is a “service provider” that should not be conflated with his label, Banku Music. But in the short time since its creation, emPawa has started a campaign to give $5,000 to 10 individuals/groups. On its YouTube page, the project has put up music more than seven acts across Africa.

    Now, the singer has said he will officially launch other arms of the service provider on July 19, 2019. He made his proclamation on his Twitter account @MrEazi.

    He wrote, ”I said it, and I am doing it! Empawa Distribution, Empawa Publishing, Empawa Label Services all Launch JULY 19!!!! Jah be Praised.”

    The platforms will include a distribution arm, a publishing arm and a label services arm.

  • Burna Boy, Mr Eazi to perform at Coachella

    Come April this year, music stars Burna Boy and Mr Eazi are set to make their debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

    The annual music festival is scheduled to hold at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California in the United States.

    According to NAN reports, the lineup announced through Coachella’s official Instagram account @coachella, will see Burna Boy perform on April 13 and 20 while Mr Eazi will perform on April 14 and 21.

    Burna Boy’s ‘Ye’ and ‘On the low’ and Mr Eazi’s ‘Lagos to London’ EP have enjoyed massive listening globally.

    Headlining the festival will be Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino and Tame Impala while actor and DJ, Idris Elba, Solange, the 1975 and Janelle Monáe among others will also perform at the festival.

    Wizkid was billed to perform at the festival in 2018 but was unable to due to what the singer termed ‘visa issues.’

  • Why I cancellled `Trace Live’ music concert – Mr Eazi

    Superstar musician, Oluwatosin Ajibade, a.k.a. Mr Eazi, on Monday explained on his Twitter handle why he cancelled his “Trace Live’’ concert earlier billed scheduled for Friday, Nov.23 in Lagos.

     

    He was billed to headline the fifth Trace Live series which would have featured the likes of Omawumi, Flavour, Adekunle Gold and Falz then.

    Mr Eazi said that he was “not confident of the delivery of the event”.

     

    The singer said the organisers did not put together an event he would have been proud to be associated with.

    Mr Eazi wrote on his Twitter handle: “ For the records, I cancelled Trace Live because I was not confident of the delivery of the event.

     

    Read Also: I intend to quit music in 2020, says Mr Eazi

     

    “I have had a smooth well branded `Lagos-To-London` roll put up in the UK, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya. No way, I was going to have a `wuru wuru` {shoddy} event in my home country, Nigeria.

     

    “My band got into the country, we had two days of rehearsals.“And we went to the venue for the final rehearsals on time, i.e. 7p.m., but there was no staff of the organisers at the venue. None!’’

    The singer also complained that the set he requested for was not provided by the organisers. He tweeted: “I met an empty stage, the set had been cancelled by the organisers.

    “I will not play a substandard event for my core fans in Lagos. Mr Eazi is a Global Brand!

    NAN

  • Mr Eazi drops Sophomore project

    Singer Oluwatosin Ajibade a.k.a Mr Eazi has released his sophomore project ‘Lagos To London’.

    He took to his social media pages to announce the project to his followers on Friday, while posting the link to listen and download the tracks.

    The Banku music boss who is currently dating Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola wrote: @mreazi Lagos to London is out now; listen to the full mixtape via these links.

    ‘Lagos To London consists of 15 tracks and features some famous Nigerian acts incuding 2Baba, Burna Boy, Simi and Maleek Berry as well as international acts like Diplo, Giggs and Sneakbo.

    The release of the album was preceded by a listening party held in London.

    While explaining the concept behind the mixtape during the release party, Mr Eazi said, “The album basically just takes you on a sonic trip from Lagos to London.

    Read Also:Mr Eazi’s label signs licensing deal with Universal Africa

     

    He continued, “I’m a product of my environment, and I have stayed in the UK a lot, so you will hear UK slangs and UK terms”.

    Mr Eazi joined the buzz on Twitter to express his excitement and thanked those that have been involved in the process.

    @mreazi “Only a few things feel better than seeing your dreams come true, no man can stop the dream, African boy on a global mission.

    He added, “Huge thanks to Youtube music for believing and committing”.

    The singer had earlier released a number of singles like ‘Property’, ‘London Town’ and ‘Keys To The City’
    ‘Lagos to London’ is Mr Eazi’s second project in two years following the release of ‘Life Is Eazi’ in 2017.

    Mr Eazi has won back the hearts of Nigerian Twitter users with this project after he got on the wrong side in an interview he insinuated that Nigerian singers were imitating his ‘Ghanaian’ style of music.

    However, he is currently trending on Nigerian Twitter for all the right reasons few hours into the release of the mix tape.

    Here are extracts from some twitter fans: @LadyDonli: “Mr Eazi is one of the most deliberate artistes out of Africa.

    “It is incredible the amount of thought he puts into his art and music, the roll out of this project has been incredible.”

    @ElectroMirror: “Mr Eazi’s creativity is out of this world”.

    @debxxxr: “Mr Eazi to the world, he has done it, amazing.’’