Mr Eazi reveals why he chose 8,000 fans over meeting his ‘North Star’, Jay-Z

• Mr Eazi reveals why he chose an 8,000-fan concert over an opportunity to meet Jay-Z.

• The singer says his business interests span about 24 African countries.

• Mr Eazi says marriage to Temi Otedola has helped him become more self-aware.

Despite having worked on music with Jay-Z’s wife, Beyoncé, the singer said he has never met the rapper, whom he regards as a guiding figure in both music and business.

In a conversation with Focus on Africa host Waihiga Mwaura, Mr Eazi explained that he had been invited to attend the premiere of Beyoncé’s 'The Lion King: The Gift' project, which was expected to be a small dinner attended by Jay-Z. However, he had already committed to a show, and the organisers had paid him to perform before thousands of fans.

Rather than cancel the concert to pursue the personal opportunity, he chose to honour his commitment to his audience.

He said;

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He explained why he could not attend the gathering.

While music remains central to his public profile, Mr Eazi has also developed business interests across several African markets.

During the interview, he disclosed that he is directly or indirectly involved in business activities in approximately 24 countries across the continent. His comments came in the context of a discussion about the scale of his ventures and remarks previously made by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote about his business interests.

He said;

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His interests also include sports development. Mr Eazi spoke about Locker Room Bonus, a programme designed to reward athletes after victories in leagues with which it partners.

Under the initiative, players receive bonuses directly in their mobile money wallets after their teams win matches. The model is intended to provide athletes with direct financial incentives while supporting the development of sports over the long term.

The venture reflects a broader approach to entrepreneurship that extends beyond entertainment and into different sectors of the African economy.

The singer also reflected on his marriage to Temi Otedola, saying their relationship has helped him develop a greater understanding of himself.

Asked what his wife had introduced him to that he might not have discovered independently, Mr Eazi pointed to self-awareness rather than a particular habit or interest.

He said;

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He explained that committing to a relationship can reveal aspects of one's personality that may otherwise go unnoticed.

He added;

His reflections suggest that marriage has offered him an opportunity for personal growth, allowing him to recognise both his strengths and weaknesses through his partner's perspective.