Mr Eazi Explained

Mr Eazi
Other Names:Don Eazi
Birth Name:Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade[1]
Birth Date:19 July 1991
Birth Place:Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Partner:Temi Otedola
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Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade (born 19 July 1991),[2] better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is the pioneer of Banku music, a fusion of sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns.[3] Mr Eazi relocated to Kumasi in 2008 and enrolled at KNUST, where he began booking artists to perform at college parties. He showed interest in music after recording a guest verse on "My Life", a song that gained traction and became a popular record at KNUST. Mr Eazi released his debut mixtape About to Blow in 2013. He gained an international audience following the release of the Efya-assisted single "Skin Tight". His second mixtape, titled Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra To Lagos, was released in 2017.

Early life and education

Mr Eazi was born in Port Harcourt, the capital and largest city in Rivers State, south-south Nigeria.[4] He is Yoruba. He grew up in an entrepreneurial home. His mother owned a small business and his father is a pilot. The latter parent established his own private aviation consulting practice. While attending primary school in Lagos, Mr Eazi had a brief stint in the school's choir. During his upbringing, he listened to records his dad would play for the family while having breakfast.[5] At age 16, Mr Eazi relocated to Ghana to further his educational endeavors, enrolling in the mechanical engineering program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Mr Eazi started recording music during his time at KNUST. He contributed guest vocals to the track "My Life", a song that gained traction and became a popular record at KNUST. Prior to that, he established a party and promotion company called Swagger Entertainment. He used this platform to book shows and promote events on the campus of KNUST. When he was 23 years old, he returned to Nigeria and opened his own e-commerce platform. Mr Eazi told The Guardian newspaper he briefly worked for Schlumberger when he returned to Nigeria.[6] He also told the aforementioned newspaper his business ventures included soft drinks import, gold mining, and food distribution. He told Highsnobiety he started about six business ventures. 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 7 June 2022, he graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, USA.[7]

On 19 July, Mr Eazi announced the release of his decade-in-the-making debut solo album on 27 October 2023.[8]

2013–2015: About to Blow and other releases

Mr Eazi released his 13-track debut mixtape About to Blow in July 2013.[9] It produced two singles: "Pipi Dance" and "Bankulize". The former was released in mid-2012, while the latter was released in 2013. Mr Eazi recorded the mixtape with producer Klu and released it within a week.[10] The Fader magazine describes the mixtape as a "heavily dancehall-leaning SoundCloud playlist". Prior to releasing the mixtape, Mr Eazi worked with producers such as Magnom, Peeweezle, Nshona, Klumonsta, D'Tunes, and E-Kelly. Moreover, he was featured on Stay Jay's "Baby Lace" and Lousika's "Knockout". In 2014, Mr Eazi relocated to Nigeria. He was contacted by UK-based Ghanaian producer Juls, who got a hold of some of his recordings. Due to not being able to locate the audio files of his old recordings, Mr Eazi's attempt at working with Juls stalled for a long time. Mr Eazi eventually retrieved his audio files and sent them to Juls, who made a new beat and created the artwork for the mixtape's second single "Bankulize". The song features vocals from Ghanaian hiplife artist Pappy Kojo and was released in November 2014. The official remix of "Bankulize" features Burna Boy and was released in September 2016.[11] Mr Eazi premiered the remix on Ebro Darden's Beats 1 radio show a month earlier.[12]

In August 2015, Mr Eazi released the dancehall-influenced track "Skin Tight". It features guest vocals from Ghanaian singer Efya and was produced by DJ Juls.[13] In an interview with Complex magazine, Mr Eazi described the song as a "fusion". He said he spoke Ghanaian pidgin on the delivery and used Nigerian melodies. In August 2016, Nigerian record producer Cobhams Asuquo released a rendition of the song. DJ Caise released a house remix of the song in September 2016, while Terry G collaborated with Mr Eazi to release a remix of the song.[14] [15] In April 2017, "Skin Tight" was featured in an ad for the vodka brand Ciroc.[16]

Mr Eazi was featured on Eugy's 2016 hit single "Dance for Me". The Guardian newspaper included the song on its list of the 10 biggest African tracks of 2016.[17] The music video for "Dance for Me" was directed by Vertex and Gabriella Kingsley.[18] Robin Murray of Clash magazine described the song as a "salute to their joint Ghanaian heritage". On 17 June 2016, Mr Eazi released the R&B-inspired "Anointing", a song that features rap vocals from Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie.[19] Mr Eazi first announced plans for the song in May 2016.[20]

2016–2017: GMA snub, Twitter backlash, Accra to Lagos, and record deal

In February 2016, organizers of the Vodafone-sponsored Ghana Music Awards made a decision not to nominate Mr Eazi in any of its Ghanaian-only categories.[21] According to George Quaye, a spokesperson for Charterhouse, Mr Eazi was disqualified because of his nationality. Quaye also stated that Mr Eazi was only eligible to compete in the African Artiste of the Year category. However, he failed to pick up a nomination in the aforementioned category because the organizers felt that he isn't as big as the other nominees.[22] On 11 January 2017, Mr Eazi tweeted that Ghanaian music has a great influence over present-day Nigerian music.[23] He received heavy backlash after posting the tweet and trended nationwide in both Ghana and Nigeria. On 12 January 2017, Mr Eazi apologized to Nigerians for the comments that he made.[24]

Following his performance at the 2016 Ghana Music Awards, Wizkid announced that he signed Mr Eazi to his imprint Starboy Entertainment.[25] However, Mr Eazi told Star FM Ghana in July 2017 that he is not officially signed to Starboy. He also told Star FM Ghana that he is only in business with the imprint.[26] Mr Eazi's second mixtape, Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra To Lagos, was released on 10 February 2017.[27] The mixtape was initially scheduled for release on 11 February 2017. It debuted at number 4 on the Billboard World Albums chart.[28] The mixtape comprises 14 tracks, including three bonus tracks. Guest artists featured on the mixtape include Tekno, Olamide, Phyno, Mugeez, Medikal, DJ Cuppy, Falz, and Big Lean. Its production was handled by Maleek Berry, Masterkraft, Legendury Beatz, and Young John.[29] Mr Eazi announced on Instagram that the mixtape sold 200,000 copies in pre-orders.[30] While speaking to Julie Adenuga on her Beats 1 radio show, he said the mixtape is a tribute to the two cities that influenced the evolution of his sound.[31]

The mixtape's lead single "Leg Over" was produced by E-Kelly and released on 2 December 2016. The music video for "Leg Over" features cameo appearances from comedian Eddie Kadi, Maleek Berry, and Wizkid. Mr Eazi told Lawrence Burney from Noisey.com that the song is about being taken advantage of in a relationship.[32] He also said the song was leaked and wasn't meant to be a single. Upon its release in December 2016, "Leg Over" inspired numerous dance videos.[33] Gabriel Myers Hansen, a critic and editor whose review was posted on the Music In Africa website, described the song as "gentle and minimalist". Hansen also said it is "freshened by delicate string and percussion placements reminiscent of highlife from decades ago".[34] On 1 February 2017, Mr Eazi released "Tilapia" as the mixtape's second single. It features vocals from Ghanaian hip hop artist Medikal.[35] On 1 March 2017, Mr Eazi released the Sesan-directed music video for "In The Morning". The song features vocals from Toronto rapper Big Lean.[36] On 1 April 2017, Mr Eazi released the Teekay-directed music video for "Fight", a song that features additional vocals from DJ Cuppy.[37] On 7 April 2017, Mr Eazi released the music video for "Business", a song that features vocals from Mugeez of R2Bees.[38]

2019: Coachella and Empawa Africa

In January 2019, it was announced that Mr Eazi will be performing at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[39] In August 2019, Mr Eazi launched emPawa Africa, a talent incubation initiative designed to nurture and support up-and-coming African artists. Thirty musicians would be enrolled in the first edition and would receive grant and mentorship to scale up their music career. The initiative is also supported by YouTube Music.[40]

In January 2021, Ajibade announced his upcoming EP titled Something Else, set for a 19 February release.[41] On 10 June 2022, Eazi released "Legalize", through emPawa Africa.

In 2023, Mr Eazi released his debut studio album, The Evil Genius.[42]

Artistry

Mr Eazi is known for pioneering Banku music, a sound "characterized by percolating rhythms and laid-back vocal delivered in Ghanaian Pidgin English". Mr Eazi's music largely fits into the category of Afrobeats, a contemporary West African pop genre that marries global pop, Dancehall, highlife, and hip-hop. Mr Eazi's music has been described as having an R&B-like quality reminiscent of artists such as Beres Hammond and Gregory Isaacs. Lawrence Burney from Noisey.com stated that Mr Eazi uses his deep voice to "give ballad-like qualities to dance-forward production".

Mr Eazi, has released his second single and art, Personal Baby, off his yet-to-be-titled debut album.[43]

Personal life

Mr Eazi is married to Temi Otedola, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola and sister to DJ Cuppy.[44] On 10 April 2022, he engaged Otedola.[45] They got married in a private ceremony in Venice.[46]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
[47]
UK
Afr

[48]
IRE
[49]
SCO
[50]
US
Dance

[51]
WW
[52]
"Pipi Dance"[53] 2012×About to Blow
"Bankulize"[54] 2013×
"Skin Tight"[55]
2015×
"Leg Over"[56] 2016×4 Life Is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra to Lagos
"Skin Tight" (UK Remix)[58]
2017×
  • BPI: Silver
"Bad Vibe"[59]
201818×3141
  • BPI: Platinum
Modus Operandi
"Oh My Gawd"[60]
2020111Music Is the Weapon
"Lento"[61]
15×rowspan=5
"Falling for U"[62]
202117×
"Breakup Riddim"[63]
19×
"I Wanna Run Away"[64]
×37
"Walangolo"[65]
202219×
"Legalize"[66] 13×The Evil Genius
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"×" denotes that the chart did not exist at the time.

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
UK
Afr

BEL
(Fl)

[67]
FRA
[68]
IRE
SCO
US
Dance

WW
"Money"[69]
2017×22Foreign Ororo
"All Night"[70]
98×
"Decline"[71]
15×2938
  • BPI: Platinum
Side Tape
"Bad"[72]
29×
"Let Me Live"[74]
201842×16173432920 Toast to Our Differences
"Tied Up"[76]
×30Major Lazer Essentials
"Nobody"[77]
2020×5Greatness 2.0
"Abracadabra"[78]
11Gbagada Express
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"×" denotes that the chart did not exist at the time.

Other charted and certified songs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
Afr

FRA
SPA
[79]
US
Latin

[80]
WW
"In The Morning"[81]
2017×7Life is Eazi, Vol. 1 – Accra To Lagos
"Miss You"[82]
2018×175Trapop
"Como Un Bebé"[83]
2019×5513 Oasis
"Don't Jealous Me"[85]
×12
"Keys To The Kingdom"[86]
×16
"Arcoíris"[87]
2020×2347
  • RIAA: Platinum (Latin)
Colores
"Baby I'm Jealous"[88]
16One Day You Will Understand
"E Be Mad"[89] 20218Something Else
"The Don"[90] 7
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
"×" denotes that the chart did not exist at the time.

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef
2018The HeadiesHip Hop World Revelation of the YearHimself
2017MOBO AwardsBest African ActHimself[91]
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsAfropop Male ArtistHimself[92]
2016WatsUp TV Africa Music Video AwardsSpecial Recognition Award Music Video Africa"Skin Tight"
(featuring Efya)
[93]
Soundcity MVP AwardsBest New ArtisteHimself[94]
Song of the Year"Hollup"
(featuring Joey B and Dammy Krane)
Viewers Choice
Listeners Choice"Skin Tight"
(featuring Efya)
The HeadiesNext RatedHimself[95]
MOBO AwardsBest African Act[96]
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsMost Promising Act to Watch[97]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ACCRA TO LAGOS . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . 10 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Solanke. Abiola. 'I'll be working with Wizkid on "Skin tight" remix' singer says on Beats 1. Pulse. 16 August 2019. 17 November 2016. 1 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190401234015/https://www.pulse.ng/mr-eazi-ill-be-working-with-wizkid-on-skin-tight-remix-singer-says-on-beats-1/xl7gvm0. live.
  3. Kenner. Rob. Introducing Mr Eazi, the OVO and Wizkid Favorite Bringing Afrobeats to the Masses. Complex. 22 March 2017. 13 February 2017. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415011656/http://www.complex.com/music/2017/02/mr-eazi-talks-wizkid-and-ovo-connections-and-afrobeats. live.
  4. Web site: Burney . Lawrence . 9 November 2016 . Mr. Eazi Wants to Connect a Billion People Through Afrobeats . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170415012042/https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/mr-eazi-wants-to-connect-a-billon-people-through-afrobeats . 15 April 2017 . 22 March 2017 . Noisey.
  5. Web site: Smith-Strickland. Stephanie. Meet Mr Eazi, the Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Making Global Waves. Highsnobiety. 9 April 2017. 4 April 2017.
  6. Web site: Muoka . Chidera . 4 September 2016 . Mr Eazi – The New Sound of Africa . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170415012604/http://life.guardian.ng/2016/09/mr-eazi-the-new-sound-of-africa/ . 15 April 2017 . 22 March 2017 . The Guardian Life.
  7. Web site: Nti . Daniel . Mr Eazi graduates from Harvard University . Pulse Ghana . 11 June 2022 . en . 8 June 2022.
  8. Web site: 2023-07-19 . Mr Eazi announces release date for new album, shares lead single 'Chop Time, No Friend' . 2023-09-03 . NotjustOk . en-US.
  9. Web site: Jaguda . Ayo . 21 July 2014 . Mr Eazi Presents About To Blow "The Mixtape" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170415013100/http://jaguda.com/2013/07/21/mr-eazi-presents-about-to-blow-the-mixtape-listen-to-kafaya-i-no-fit-lie/ . 15 April 2017 . 12 April 2017 . Jaguda.
  10. Phiona Okumu . 26 April 2017 . Mr Eazi Is West Africa's Newest Superstar . live . The Fader . https://web.archive.org/web/20170430021911/http://www.thefader.com/2017/04/26/mr-eazi-interview-accra-to-lagos-money . 30 April 2017 . 29 April 2017.
  11. Web site: Mr Eazi – Bankulize Remix Ft. Burna Boy (Prod. Juls). NotJustOk. 13 April 2017. 19 September 2016. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415011714/http://notjustok.com/2016/09/19/mr-eazi-bankulize-remix-ft-burna-boy-prod-juls/. live.
  12. Web site: Mr Eazi ft. Burna Boy – Bankulize (Remix). NotJustOk. 13 April 2017. 23 August 2016. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415200709/http://notjustok.com/2016/08/23/mr-eazi-ft-burna-boy-bankulize-remix/. live.
  13. Web site: Mr. Eazi x Juls ft. Efya – Skin Tight. NotJustOK. 13 April 2017. 10 September 2015. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415200608/http://notjustok.com/2015/09/10/mr-eazi-x-juls-ft-efya-skin-tight/. live.
  14. Web site: Boye. Don. DJ Caise – Skin Tight (House Remix). NotJustOk. 13 April 2017. 16 September 2016. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415200914/http://notjustok.com/2016/09/16/dj-caise-skin-tight-house-remix/. live.
  15. Web site: Mr Eazi ft. Terry G – Skin Tight (Remix). NotJustOk. 13 April 2017. 7 October 2016. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415200713/http://notjustok.com/2016/10/07/mr-eazi-ft-terry-g-skin-tight-remix/. live.
  16. Web site: Ghana: Mr. Eazi's Song Featured in New Ad for Diddy's Ciroc. Ghana Star. 11 April 2017. 14 April 2017. 14 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170414215212/http://allafrica.com/stories/201704110597.html. live.
  17. Web site: Egbejule. Eromo. 10 of the biggest African tracks of 2016: Tekno, Babe Wodumo and more. The Guardian. 14 April 2017. 21 December 2016. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415013913/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/dec/21/african-tracks-2016-tekno-babe-wodumo-mr-eazi. live.
  18. Web site: Eugy x Mr Eazi – 'Dance For Me'. Clash. 14 April 2017. 9 August 2016. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415020831/http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/eugy-x-mr-eazi-dance-for-me. live.
  19. Web site: Solanke. Abiola. Mr Eazi – 'Anointing' ft Sarkodie. 17 June 2016 . Pulse. 17 June 2016. 23 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160923213201/http://pulse.ng/new_music/new-music-mr-eazi-anointing-ft-sarkodie-id5161116.html. live.
  20. Web site: Asante. Samuel. Ghana: Mr Eazi Announces New Single "Anointing" Featuring Sarkodie. allAfrica. 14 April 2017. 30 May 2016. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415013023/http://allafrica.com/stories/201605310507.html. live.
  21. Web site: Mawuli. David. 2016 VGMA nominations list is an insult to artistry. Pulse. 11 April 2017. 5 March 2016. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415020042/http://pulse.com.gh/music/feature-2016-vgma-nominations-list-is-an-insult-to-artistry-id4752487.html. live.
  22. Web site: VGMA 2016: 'Mr Eazi was disqualified because he's not Ghanaian'. Ghana Web. 2 March 2016. 14 April 2017. 2 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161202085311/http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/VGMA-2016-Mr-Eazi-was-disqualified-because-he-s-not-Ghanaian-420238. live.
  23. Web site: Fayyad. Sara. Social media's grand finale of Obama-Biden "bromance", Afro-pop star Mr Eazi takes some hard hits, and Egypt trolls "first single mother". BBC. 13 January 2017. 21 July 2018. 29 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180529034147/http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-38603345. live.
  24. News: Augoye. Jayne. Mr Eazi apologises to Nigerians after Twitter backlash. Premium Times. 12 April 2017. 12 January 2017. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415200558/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/music/220311-mr-eazi-apologises-nigerians-twitter-backlash.html. live.
  25. News: Wizkid signs top Ghanaian singers to StarBoy Worldwide. Premium Times. 8 May 2016. 8 May 2016. 8 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160508211403/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/music/203087-wizkid-signs-top-ghanaian-singers-starboy-worldwide.html. live.
  26. Web site: Brown. Marcus. Wizkid Never Signed Me To His Starboy Worldwide Label – Mr Eazi. TooXlcusive. 18 April 2018. 16 July 2017. 18 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180418161134/http://tooxclusive.com/news/wizkid-never-signed-starboy-worldwide-label-mr-eazi/. live.
  27. Web site: Solanke . Abiola . 10 February 2017 . Singer's "Life Is Eazi Vol. 1 – Accra To Lagos" mixtape is out now . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170415012327/http://pulse.ng/buzz/mr-eazi-singers-life-is-eazi-vol-1-accra-to-lagos-mixtape-is-out-now-id6199452.html . 15 April 2017 . 30 March 2017 . Pulse Nigeria.
  28. Web site: Mr Eazi's "Accra To Lagos" Debuts On World Bill Board. The Tide. 31 March 2017. 3 March 2017. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415012515/http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2017/03/03/mr-eazis-accra-to-lagos-debuts-on-world-bill-board/. live.
  29. Web site: Kpade. Sabo. Mr Eazi Connects Ghana & Nigeria Like No One Else In 'Life Is Eazi'. 14 February 2017 . OkayAfrica. 31 March 2017. 17 March 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170317062444/http://www.okayafrica.com/audio/mr-eazi-life-is-eazi-download-accra-to-lagos/. live.
  30. News: Salihu. Idoko. Mr Eazi announces release date for "Accra to Lagos" EP. Premium Times. 31 March 2017. 27 January 2017. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415013217/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/music/221777-mr-eazi-announces-release-date-for-accra-to-lagos-ep.html. live.
  31. Web site: MR. EAZI TALKS INSPIRATION BEHIND 'ACCRA TO LAGOS' MIXTAPE ON APPLE'S BEATS1 RADIO. The Native. 10 February 2017. 14 April 2017. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415013433/http://thenativemag.com/music/can-now-cop-mr-eazis-accra-lagos-mixtape/. live.
  32. Web site: Burney. Lawrence. Watch Mr. Eazi Confess His Love in His "Leg Over" Video. Noisey. 9 April 2017. 10 February 2017. 6 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406014300/https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/watch-mr-eazi-confess-his-love-in-his-leg-over-video. live.
  33. Dandrige-Lemco. Ben. Watch Mr Eazi's "Leg Over" Video Featuring Wizkid And Maleek Berry. The Fader. 9 April 2017. 10 February 2017. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415012921/http://www.thefader.com/2017/02/10/mr-eazi-leg-over-video-wizkid-accra-to-lagos. live.
  34. Web site: Gabriel Myers Hansen. Mr Eazi — Leg Over. Music In Africa. 9 April 2017. 15 December 2016. 3 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170403081934/http://musicinafrica.net/mr-eazi-%E2%80%94-leg-over. live.
  35. News: Akarefa. Jasper. Mr Eazi – Tilapia feat. Medikal (Prod. by Del B). Daily Post. 1 February 2017. 14 April 2017. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415103813/http://dailypost.ng/music/2017/02/01/mr-eazi-tilapia-feat-medikal-prod-del-b/. live.
  36. News: Efe. Jasper. Mr Eazi – In The Morning feat. Big Lean (Dir. by Sesan). Daily Post. 14 April 2017. 6 March 2017. 15 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415011920/http://dailypost.ng/music/2017/03/06/mr-eazi-morning-feat-big-lean-dir-sesan/. live.
  37. Web site: Solanke. Abiola. 'Fight' ft Cuppy [Video]]. Pulse. 9 April 2017. 3 April 2017. 12 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170412023641/http://pulse.ng/music_videos/video-mr-eazi-feat-dj-cuppy-fight-id6471625.html. live.
  38. Web site: VIDEO: Mr. Eazi – Business Ft. Mugeez. NotJustOk. 9 April 2017. 7 April 2017. 10 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170410111638/http://notjustok.com/2017/04/07/video-mr-eazi-business-ft-mugeez/. live.
  39. Web site: Burna Boy, Mr Eazi to make Coachella debut. adekunle. 3 January 2019. Vanguard News Nigeria. en-US. 3 January 2019. 3 January 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190103210355/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/burna-boy-mr-eazi-to-make-coachella-debut/. live.
  40. Web site: Mr Eazi On A Global Campaign To Mentor And Fund African Artists. Mwendera. Karen. 21 August 2019. Forbes Africa. en-US. 21 August 2019. 21 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190821133645/https://www.forbesafrica.com/arts/2019/08/21/mr-eazi-on-a-global-campaign-to-mentor-and-funding-african-artists/. live.
  41. News: Anthony, Smith. 28 January 2021. Mr Eazi Announces New EP, Shares New Song: Listen. Archived. 29 January 2021.
  42. Web site: Jon . Dolan . Mr. Eazi Displays His Pan-African Pride and Global Purpose on 'The Evil Genius' . . 26 October 2023 . 1 December 2023.
  43. Web site: 2022-09-10 . Mr. Eazi Celebrates Art In Personal Baby . 2023-01-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  44. Web site: Tobiloba . 2023-10-27 . Temi Otedola reveals Mr Eazi is now her Husband . 2024-04-22 . 36ng . en-US.
  45. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2022-04-10 . Mr Eazi Popped the Question & Temi Otedola said YES! Watch the Beautiful Moment ❤️ . 2024-04-22 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  46. Web site: Agambila . Dorcas . 2023-11-14 . Mr Eazi confirms marriage to billionaire heiress Temi Otedola, says it wasn’t a secret . 2024-04-22 . Pulse Ghana . en.
  47. Peak positions on the UK Singles Chart:
  48. Peak positions on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart:
  49. Web site: irishcharts.com – Discography Mr Eazi . irish-charts.com . 20 July 2022.
  50. Peak positions on the Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart:
  51. Mr. Eazi Chart History: Dance/Electronic Songs. Billboard. 20 July 2022.
  52. Mr. Eazi Chart History: World Digital Song Sales. Billboard. 20 July 2022.
  53. Web site: Pipi Dance – Single by Mr Eazi . 20 July 2022 . 22 December 2012.
  54. Web site: Bankulize – Single by Mr Eazi . 20 July 2022 . 18 September 2013.
  55. Web site: Skin Tight (feat. Efya) – Single by Mr Eazi . 20 July 2022 . 31 August 2015.
  56. Web site: Leg Over – Single by Mr Eazi . 20 July 2022 . 2 December 2016.
  57. United Kingdom. Mr Eazi. 20 July 2022.
  58. Web site: Skin Tight (UK Remix) [feat. Stefflon Don & Haile] – Single by Mr Eazi ]. 20 July 2022 . 20 January 2017.
  59. Web site: Bad Vibe – Single by M.O, Lotto Boyzz & Mr Eazi . 20 July 2022 . 25 January 2018.
  60. Web site: Oh My Gawd (feat. Nicki Minaj & K4mo) – Single by Mr Eazi & Major Lazer . 20 July 2022 . 12 September 2020.
  61. Web site: Lento – Single by Mr Eazi & J Balvin . 20 July 2022 . 4 December 2020.
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