'I won’t tolerate anyone taking money meant for artistes without paying them' -Mr Eazi

• Mr Eazi says he strongly supports artistes receiving fair payment and will not tolerate people withholding money meant for musicians.

• He is willing to hire lawyers to help artistes sue individuals or organisations that collect their earnings but fail to pay them.

• The singer highlights the financial struggles of emerging Ghanaian and Nigerian artistes, particularly the high cost of music promotion and limited returns from royalties and streaming.

The singer says he is willing to fund legal action against anyone who diverts or withholds payments meant for artistes, insisting that musicians must be fairly compensated for their work.

Speaking in an interview on 3Music on October 29, 2026, Mr Eazi reaffirmed his commitment to protecting artistes' financial interests, explaining that he strongly opposes situations where money collected in their name never reaches them.

He linked this position to his Locker Room Bonus initiative, which he said reflects his broader interest in supporting musicians and ensuring they benefit financially from their work.

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He said;

Mr Eazi stressed that his willingness to intervene goes beyond speaking out, revealing that he is prepared to provide legal support for musicians who want to recover money owed to them.

He added;

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Beyond the issue of unpaid earnings, the musician drew attention to the financial pressures confronting Ghanaian and Nigerian artistes, particularly those trying to establish themselves in the industry.

He recalled the efforts he made at the beginning of his career to get his music heard, including visiting radio stations and distributing CDs to presenters.

He recounted;

However, he believes the current promotional system places a considerable financial burden on emerging musicians, who often have to pay intermediaries to secure exposure on radio and television.

According to Mr Eazi, artistes may spend money producing music videos and then incur additional costs to get them featured on television or have their songs played on radio stations.

He explained;

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Mr Eazi also questioned the financial returns musicians receive after spending money to promote their songs, particularly through radio airplay.

Using GH¢5,000 as an example, he wondered whether an artiste who invests that amount to secure radio rotation in Ghana could generate enough royalties from the broadcasts to recover the money.

He contrasted this with the United States, where he said radio airplay can generate royalties for musicians through established systems that track music usage and distribute publishing revenue.

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The singer argued that the situation makes it difficult for musicians who rely heavily on the Ghanaian market to sustain their careers through recorded music alone.

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He questioned whether artistes whose audiences are mainly in Ghana could earn enough from streaming platforms such as Apple Music and Audiomack to support themselves and their families, particularly if they do not regularly secure paid performances.

He said;

His comments have renewed attention on the financial challenges facing emerging African musicians, from the cost of promotion to the need for transparent royalty collection and payment systems.