When Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, married Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, many in Nigeria’s elite circles questioned the union. However, during the couple’s white wedding in Iceland, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, silenced critics by highlighting Mr Eazi’s entrepreneurial achievements.
“I don’t know of any musician who is an entrepreneur, very calm and loyal like you,” Dangote remarked while toasting the groom. He praised Mr Eazi for his business acumen, revealing that the artist has ventures across 18 African countries. “Tosin, you know you are a part-time singer, you are an entrepreneur. In fact, when I was with you yesterday, we did not talk about music, we were just talking about business,” he added.
Femi Otedola further endorsed this narrative by gifting the newlyweds a copy of his book, Making It Big, which emphasizes building wealth and resilience together.
Despite being known for his hit song “Leg Over,” Mr Eazi has been quietly establishing a diverse business portfolio. His ventures encompass music, tech, agriculture, gaming, fintech, real estate, and hospitality.
Here’s a look at Mr Eazi’s businesses that many Nigerians may not be aware of:
- emPawa Africa: Founded in 2018, this talent incubation and music distribution platform has launched stars like Joeboy, providing mentorship and funding for emerging artists.
- Zagadat Capital: A venture capital firm investing in tech, media, and entertainment startups.
- pawaPay: A pan-African mobile payments company.
- Thrive Agric: An agri-tech startup connecting farmers with investors.
- BetPawa: A popular online betting platform.
- Street Banker: A financial inclusion initiative for underserved communities.
- Choplife Gaming & Choplife SoundSystem: Launched in 2022, these ventures blend gaming, music, and lifestyle branding.
Additionally, Mr Eazi has investments in real estate projects across Nigeria and Ghana, as well as hospitality ventures linked to his Choplife brand. Through Zagadat Capital, he also holds stakes in various fintech firms promoting financial inclusion across Africa.
Now married into one of Nigeria’s most influential families, Mr Eazi exemplifies a hybrid lifestyle that merges music with global entrepreneurship. His marriage to Temi Otedola positions them as a potential new symbol of power and influence in Africa.
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