Early Life & Education:
. Birth name: Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade,
. Born: 19 July 1991 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria,
. He attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, where he studied mechanical engineering and began promoting college events while exploring music.
Musical Career & Style:
. Mr Eazi is the creator of “Banku music”, a fusion of Ghanaian highlife rhythms with Nigerian chord patterns, laid-back yet rhythmically dynamic.
. His early breakthrough came with the mixtape About to Blow (2013) and the single “Skin Tight” featuring Efya, which helped him gain an international audience.
. Follow-up mixtapes include Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos (2017) and Vol. 2 – Lagos to London (2018), featuring hits like “Pour Me Water” and “Leg Over”.
Debut Studio Album: The Evil Genius:
. Released on 27 October 2023 under his imprint emPawa Africa.
. The album blends highlife, Afro-pop, Afro-drill, and other styles, featuring artists such as Joeboy, Angélique Kidjo, Efya, Tekno, and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
. It was presented as a multimedia art concept: each track paired with a commissioned artwork from different African artists, exhibited in Accra and London.
Entrepreneurial Ventures & Impact:
Beyond music, Mr Eazi is a global entrepreneur with businesses spanning 18 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
. He is the founder of Banku Music and emPawa Africa, a trailblazing talent incubator that discovers, funds, and mentors emerging African artists. Through emPawa, he has launched stars like Joeboy and J.Derobie into the spotlight.
. emPawa has grown into a full creative ecosystem, including emPawa Distribution (a music aggregator and digital platform), emPawa Publishing, and emPawa Live (a touring and college concert series).
. Through his fintech venture PawaPay, Mr Eazi is driving mobile money and cross-border payments solutions across Africa, providing financial inclusion for millions.
. With Zagadat Capital and the African Music Fund, he invests in tech startups, music businesses, and creative industries, bridging African innovation with global capital.
Today, Mr Eazi is recognized as one of Africa’s most forward-thinking cultural entrepreneurs, building an empire that blends music, technology, and venture capital, while creating opportunities for young Africans on a global scale.
Creative Collaborations & Influence:
. Mr Eazi has collaborated with global artists including Beyoncé, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Major Lazer, and Diplo.
. He’s recognized for championing Afro-Latin and Afro-Pop crossovers, his upcoming vision includes projects like London to Medellín, blending Afrobeats with reggaeton.
Personal Life:
. Married Temi Otedola (daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola and sister to DJ Cuppy). They got engaged in April 2022 and later had a multi-location wedding in 2025: civil ceremony in Monaco, traditional ceremony in Dubai, and a church wedding in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Recognition & Legacy:
. Known for his smooth, casual vocal delivery and a strong fashion sense, often integrating Ghanaian traditional motifs and statements through his attire.
. Accumulated over 1.2 billion global streams monthly, making him one of Africa’s most-streamed artists.
Summary:
Mr Eazi is more than an acclaimed singer-songwriter, he’s an innovative cultural ambassador, entrepreneur, and creative visionary who continues to elevate African music on the world stage.
