Nigerian singer and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has opened up about how he missed an opportunity to meet American music icon and billionaire businessman, Jay-Z.
The singer disclosed that he was invited to attend the 2019 premiere of Disney’s The Lion King after contributing to Beyoncé’s collaborative album, The Lion King: The Gift, but was unable to attend due to a prior professional commitment.
Speaking during a recent interview with BBC Focus on Africa, Mr Eazi explained that Jay-Z was also expected to attend the premiere, making the event a valuable opportunity for him to meet someone he greatly admires.
According to the singer, he had already been booked and paid to perform at a concert scheduled for the same date, forcing him to miss the star-studded event.
Mr Eazi described Jay-Z as one of his biggest inspirations, particularly in the areas of music and entrepreneurship, adding that meeting the American rapper would have been a significant moment in his career.
He, however, expressed optimism that another opportunity to meet the music mogul would come in the future.
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“I look up to Jay-Z in both music and entrepreneurship. I worked with Beyoncé on the Lion King music project. I was supposed to go to the movie premiere. Jay-Z was going to be there. But I was already paid to perform at a concert. So, I was like, ‘Okay, if I am meant to meet Jay-Z, it would happen another time’,” he said.
Beyond his music career, Mr Eazi also spoke about his growing business interests across the African continent.
He revealed that he currently has direct and indirect business investments and activities in more than 20 African countries.
The singer further disclosed that he and his business partners are expanding into sports investment, describing the move as part of a long-term business strategy.
Mr Eazi has continued to establish himself as an entertainer and entrepreneur, balancing his music career with investments across different sectors of the African economy.
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