Mr. Eazi, whose real name is Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record executive, born on July 19, 1991, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria1. He is best known for pioneering Banku music, a fusion of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns1. Mr. Eazi’s unique sound and style have made him a prominent figure in the Afrobeats genre.
Mr. Eazi began his music career while studying at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana, where he started booking artists for college parties and recording music.
His debut mixtape, About to Blow, was released in 2013, but he gained international recognition with the release of the single “Skin Tight” featuring Efya1. His subsequent mixtape, Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos, further solidified his place in the music industry.
In addition to his music career, Mr. Eazi is the founder of emPawa Africa, a talent incubation initiative aimed at nurturing and supporting emerging African artists. He has also ventured into various business endeavors, including tech and e-commerce. Mr. Eazi’s influence extends beyond music, as he continues to shape the African music scene and support the next generation of artists.
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