Nigerian singer and songwriter, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade popularly known as Mr Eazi, is giving out funds to one hundred emerging artistes across Africa and a chance to have their music videos produced for free.
The “Akwaaba” hit maker took to his Twitter to announce that interested persons should submit their entries on Instagram and get the chance to be part of 100 talented individuals he is going to support and fund for their music videos.
He wrote:
“Calling out Emerging Artists Across Africa, its Time to Submit Your Entries on Instagram and be part of 100 talented individuals who will be getting music video Funding!!! Follow the link for more info”
https://twitter.com/mreazi/status/1062667135674212352
Mr. Eazi is the pioneer of “Banku music”, a fusion sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns.
His passion for music beganin 2008 when he enrolled at KNUST. He started out booking artists to perform at college parties.
He showed interest in music after recording a guest verse on “My Life”, a song that gained traction and became a popular record at KNUST.
Mr Eazi released his debut mixtape, About to Blow, in July 2013.
His new Mixtape, “Life is Eazi, Vol 2, Lagos to London” is currently topping charts.