Mr Eazi, whose real name is Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record executive. He was born on July 19, 1991, in Port Harcourt, the capital and largest city in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Mr Eazi grew up in an entrepreneurial home where his mother owned a small business and his father established his own private aviation consulting practice. He attended primary school in Lagos and had a brief stint in the school’s choir. Read also: It’s for lifetime – King Promise chooses between music, football
During his upbringing, he listened to records his dad would play for the family while having breakfast. In 2008, he relocated to Kumasi and enrolled at KNUST, where he began booking artists to perform at college parties.
In 2014, Mr Eazi quit being a club promoter after an artist failed to show up for the largest party he attempted to throw. On 7th February 2016, he released his debut mixtape “About to Blow.” Mr Eazi’s net worth is approximately $5 million. Read also: Rema’s Standing In The Music Industry and Awards He Has Won
Mr Eazi is known for his hit songs such as “Skin Tight,” “Leg Over,” and “Pour Me Water.” He has collaborated with several international artists, including Major Lazer, J Balvin, and Nicki Minaj. Mr Eazi is also in a relationship with Temi Otedola, the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola.
Mr Eazi has won several awards throughout his career. Here are some of his notable awards:
Best New International Act at the 2017 BET Awards.
Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards, making him the first Nigerian artist to win a Latin Grammy. Read also: Most Viewed African Music Videos on YouTube
In addition to these awards, Mr Eazi has also been nominated for several other awards, including the Headies Awards, Ghana Music Awards, and Nigeria Entertainment Awards.