mr eazi
Quick Info
- Genres: afrobeats, afrobeat, afropop, azonto, afroswing
- Spotify Popularity: 61/100
- Followers: 1,587,292
- Born: 1991-07-19, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Biography
Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, professionally known as Mr Eazi, was born on July 19, 1991, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria[1][4]. Raised in an entrepreneurial Yoruba family, Mr Eazi was exposed to music from an early age, often listening to records played by his father during breakfast[1][2]. At age 16, he relocated to Kumasi, Ghana, to study mechanical engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he began booking artists for college parties and recording music, notably contributing vocals to the track "My Life," which gained local popularity[1][3].
Mr Eazi's music career formally began with his debut mixtape, "About to Blow," in 2013[1][4]. He pioneered Banku music, a genre blending Ghanaian highlife with Nigerian chord progressions and rhythms, which quickly distinguished his sound. His single "Skin Tight" featuring Efya brought him international attention, followed by further success with tracks like "Leg Over" and "Bankulize"[3]. In 2017, he released "Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos," solidifying his reputation in the Afrobeats and Afropop scenes. Mr Eazi has also made significant entrepreneurial strides, founding emPawa Africa in 2019, an initiative to mentor and fund emerging African artists[1].
Throughout his career, Mr Eazi has been recognized for his innovative fusion of Ghanaian and Nigerian musical traditions, influencing the evolution of contemporary African pop music. His legacy extends beyond performance, as he continues to nurture new talent and expand the reach of African music globally through collaborations, mentorship, and business ventures[1][3].
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Fun Facts
- Mr Eazi is credited as the pioneer of Banku music, a genre blending Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian rhythms[1][4].
- He founded emPawa Africa, a talent incubation initiative that has supported dozens of emerging African artists[1].
- Mr Eazi briefly worked for Schlumberger and started several business ventures before pursuing music full-time[1][2].
- He is married to Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola[2].
Musical Connections
Mentors/Influences
- Ghanaian Highlife Musicians - Stylistic influence on Banku music; inspired Mr Eazi's fusion of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian sounds (General influence on his early singles and Banku music style) [2008–present]
- Nigerian Afrobeats Artists - Inspired by the rhythms and chord progressions of Nigerian Afrobeats (Influence evident in 'Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos') [2013–present]
Key Collaborators
- Efya - Featured vocalist on breakthrough single 'Skin Tight' (Skin Tight) [2015]
- Wizkid - Signed to StarBoy label; frequent collaborator (Various singles and performances) [2016–present]
- Sarkodie - Collaborated on 'Anointing' (Anointing) [2016]
- Joeboy - Mentored and promoted through emPawa Africa (Joeboy's early singles) [2019–present]
Artists Influenced
- Joeboy - Discovered and mentored through emPawa Africa; supported debut releases (Baby, Beginning) [2019–present]
- J.Derobie - Supported through emPawa Africa; helped launch his career (Poverty) [2019–present]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toast to Our Differences (Deluxe Edition) | 2019-01-25 | Album |
| F1 The Album (Cinematic Edition) | 2025-06-26 | Album |
| F1 The Album | 2025-06-27 | Album |
| Music is the Weapon | 2020-10-23 | Album |
| Life is Eazi, Vol. 2 - Lagos to London | 2018-11-09 | Album |
| Life is Eazi, Vol. 1 - Accra To Lagos | 2017-02-10 | Album |
Top Tracks
- COMO UN BEBÉ (OASIS)
- Leg Over (Life is Eazi, Vol. 1 - Accra To Lagos)
- Bad Vibe (Modus Operandi)
- Dance For Me (Eugy X Mr Eazi)
- Arcoíris (Colores)
- Nobody
- Love Me Now
- Bad (feat. Yungen, MoStack, Mr Eazi & Not3s)
- Miss You Bad (Life is Eazi, Vol. 2 - Lagos to London)
- Skin Tight
External Links
Tags: #afrobeat, #latin
Heard on WWOZ
mr eazi has been played 5 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | 17:43 | legalizefrom the evil genius | World Journeyw/ Logan | |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 17:44 | wait for your lovefrom maison rouge | World Journeyw/ Logan | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 16:25 | wait for your lovefrom maison rouge | World Journeyw/ Logan | |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 16:34 | casanovafrom casanova | World Journeyw/ Logan | |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 23:44 | Como Un Bebe | Kitchen Sinkw/ Derrick Freeman |