Beyond the Mic: Mr Eazi Reveals His Business Empire and Why Music is Just a Side Hustle

Beyond the Mic: Mr Eazi Reveals His Business Empire and Why Music is Just a Side Hustle.

For fans wondering why the chart-topping artist Mr Eazi has been less visible on the music scene, the answer isn’t a creative block. It’s a business boom. The man behind infectious hits like “Skin Tight” and “Leg Over” has been quietly building a formidable financial empire that stretches far beyond the recording studio.

In a recent revelation, the singer, whose real name is Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, pulled back the curtain on his life as a serial entrepreneur, explaining that music constitutes only 20% of his total earnings. This disclosure shatters the common narrative of the musician solely reliant on their art, revealing instead a shrewd businessman who was building ventures long before he found fame.

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From Pilot’s Son to Mechanical Engineer: A Foundation for Business

Contrary to assumptions of a struggle-to-success story, Mr Eazi clarifies that he did not grow up poor. His father was a pilot who later founded a successful aviation consulting firm. This stable foundation allowed him to pursue a quality education. After schooling in Nigeria, he moved to Ghana to study Mechanical Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

By the age of 23, he had returned to Nigeria and secured a job as a mechanical engineer with Schlumberger, one of the world’s largest oilfield services companies. This technical and corporate background provided a unique discipline that would later fuel his business acumen.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Building an Empire in 18 Countries

“Long before recognition, I was already an entrepreneur,” Mr Eazi stated. He experimented with a myriad of ventures, from club promotion to e-commerce, learning the ropes of business and investment.

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Today, that experimental spirit has evolved into a vast portfolio. His business interests span 18 African countries and include a diverse range of sectors:

• A betting company.
• A fintech company.
• A recording label (emPawa Africa, which has nurtured talents like Joeboy and Major League Djz).
• Significant investments in real estate.

This expansive network of companies forms the bulk of his income, making his musical career a passionate—and successful—part of a much larger picture.

A Power Union: Marriage to Temi Otedola

Mr Eazi’s business prowess is now matched by a powerful personal union. He recently married Temi Otedola, a renowned fashion influencer, entrepreneur, and daughter of Nigerian billionaire industrialist Femi Otedola.

Their lavish wedding was a talk-of-the-town event, attended by Africa’s biggest stars, business moguls, and dignitaries. It was a celebration that perfectly symbolised the merging of two influential families and solidified Mr Eazi’s status not just as an entertainment icon, but as a key figure in Africa’s business and high-society circles.

Now at 34, Mr Eazi’s identity has fully evolved. “I’m more than an artist. I’m also an entrepreneur and investor. Alongside my wife Temi, we are building businesses and driving impact,” he shared. “That’s why I always say, I’m more than music—I’m a businessman first.”

His story is a powerful reminder that success has many dimensions. While the world danced to his music, Mr Eazi was building an legacy, proving that the sharpest minds are always playing the long game.

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Beyond the Mic: Mr Eazi Reveals His Business Empire and Why Music is Just a Side Hustle.