Mr Eazi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mr Eazi
Mr Eazi in 2016
Born	Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade (1991-07-19) 19 July 1991 (age 34) Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Other names	Don Eazi
Alma mater	KNUST Harvard University
Occupation	Singer songwriter
Partner(s)	Temi Otedola
Musical career
Genres	Banku Afrobeats
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Banku Music emPawa Africa
Associated acts	Juls Joeboy Eugy Diplo Big Lean

Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade (born July 19, 1991), known as Mr Eazi, is a famous Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is also a music executive, which means he helps manage music businesses. Mr Eazi created a special music style called Banku music. This style mixes Ghanaian highlife music with Nigerian sounds.

Mr Eazi moved to Kumasi, Ghana, in 2008. He studied at KNUST. While there, he started booking artists for college parties. He became interested in music after singing on a song called "My Life." This song became very popular at KNUST. Mr Eazi released his first mixtape, About to Blow, in 2013. He became known around the world after releasing the song "Skin Tight" with singer Efya. His second mixtape, Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos, came out in 2017.

Early Life and School

Mr Eazi was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He is from the Yoruba group. His family was very business-minded. His mother had a small business, and his father was a pilot who started his own aviation company.

When he was in primary school in Lagos, Mr Eazi sang in the school choir for a short time. He grew up listening to the music his dad played during breakfast. At age 16, Mr Eazi moved to Ghana to continue his education. He studied mechanical engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Starting in Music

Mr Eazi began recording music while at KNUST. He sang on the song "My Life," which became a hit on campus. Before that, he started a company called Swagger Entertainment. This company helped him book shows and promote events at KNUST.

When he was 23, he went back to Nigeria. He started an online shopping business. He also worked for a company called Schlumberger for a short time. Mr Eazi also tried other businesses, like importing soft drinks, gold mining, and distributing food. He said he started about six different businesses. In 2014, he stopped being a club promoter after an artist did not show up for a big party he planned.

On June 7, 2022, Mr Eazi graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, USA. On July 19, 2023, he announced his first solo album, The Evil Genius, which was released on October 27, 2023.

Music Career Highlights

First Mixtape and Early Songs

Mr Eazi released his first mixtape, About to Blow, in July 2013. It had 13 songs and included two singles: "Pipi Dance" and "Bankulize." He recorded the mixtape in just one week with producer Klu. The Fader magazine described it as a "dancehall-leaning SoundCloud playlist."

In 2014, Mr Eazi moved back to Nigeria. He connected with UK-based Ghanaian producer Juls. They worked together on "Bankulize," which featured Ghanaian artist Pappy Kojo. The song came out in November 2014. A remix of "Bankulize" with Burna Boy was released in September 2016.

In August 2015, Mr Eazi released "Skin Tight," a dancehall-inspired song. It featured singer Efya and was produced by DJ Juls. Mr Eazi said the song was a "fusion" of Ghanaian pidgin and Nigerian melodies. "Skin Tight" was later used in an advertisement for the vodka brand Ciroc in April 2017.

Mr Eazi was also featured on Eugy's popular song "Dance for Me" in 2016. The Guardian newspaper listed it as one of the top 10 African songs of that year. On June 17, 2016, Mr Eazi released "Anointing," an R&B song with rapper Sarkodie.

Accra to Lagos Mixtape

In February 2016, Mr Eazi was not nominated for any Ghanaian-only awards at the Vodafone-sponsored Ghana Music Awards. Organizers said he was not eligible because of his nationality.

On January 11, 2017, Mr Eazi tweeted that Ghanaian music had a big influence on Nigerian music. This caused a lot of discussion in both Ghana and Nigeria. He apologized the next day.

After a performance in 2016, Wizkid announced that Mr Eazi had joined his Starboy Entertainment company. However, Mr Eazi later clarified that he was not officially signed but was working with them on business projects.

Mr Eazi's second mixtape, Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra To Lagos, was released on February 10, 2017. It reached number 4 on the Billboard World Albums chart. The mixtape had 14 songs and featured artists like Tekno, Olamide, Phyno, and DJ Cuppy. Mr Eazi said the mixtape was a tribute to the two cities that shaped his music.

The main song from the mixtape, "Leg Over," came out on December 2, 2016. The music video for "Leg Over" included appearances from comedian Eddie Kadi and Wizkid. Mr Eazi said the song was about feeling used in a relationship. "Leg Over" inspired many dance videos when it was released.

Coachella and emPawa Africa

In January 2019, it was announced that Mr Eazi would perform at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. This is a very big music festival.

In August 2019, Mr Eazi started emPawa Africa. This is a program to help new African artists. Thirty musicians were chosen for the first group. They received money and guidance to help their music careers. YouTube Music also supported this program.

In January 2021, Mr Eazi announced his EP called Something Else, which was released on February 19. On June 10, 2022, he released the song "Legalize" through emPawa Africa. In 2023, Mr Eazi released his first studio album, The Evil Genius.

Music Style

Mr Eazi is known for creating Banku music. This style has "bouncy rhythms and calm singing in Ghanaian Pidgin English." His music is mostly Afrobeats, which is a modern West African pop style. It mixes global pop, Dancehall, highlife, and hip-hop. Some people say Mr Eazi's music has an R&B feel, like artists such as Beres Hammond. His deep voice adds a ballad-like quality to his dance-friendly songs.

Personal Life

Mr Eazi is married to Temi Otedola. She is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola and the sister of DJ Cuppy. Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola got engaged on April 10, 2022. They were married in a private ceremony in Venice.

Music Releases

Studio Albums

• The Evil Genius (2023)

Mixtapes

• About to Blow (2013)
• Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos (2017)
• Life Is Eazi, Vol. 2 – Lagos to London (2018)

EPs

• One Day You Will Understand (2020)
• Something Else (2021)

Singles

As the Main Artist

As a Featured Artist

Other Songs on Charts

Awards and Nominations