Full Breakdown: The Lucrative Businesses Driving Mr Eazi’s Fortune Beyond Music

When Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, married Temi Otedola — daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola — whispers spread across Nigeria’s elite circles. Many wondered why one of the nation’s most influential families would give their daughter to a musician.

But at the couple’s white wedding in Iceland, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, silenced doubters. While toasting the groom, Dangote revealed that Mr Eazi is far more than an artist — he is a seasoned entrepreneur with thriving businesses in 18 African countries.

“I don’t know of any musician who is as entrepreneurial, calm, and loyal as you,” Dangote said. “Tosin, you are a part-time singer but a full-time entrepreneur. In fact, when we spoke yesterday, we didn’t even talk about music — only business. I was amazed to learn about your ventures across 18 countries. I must congratulate you. I’m very proud of you.”

Dangote went further, describing Mr Eazi as the kind of son-in-law who, alongside Temi, could someday join the ranks of the world’s wealthiest couples.

The bride’s father, Femi Otedola, reinforced that message, presenting the newlyweds with a copy of his new book Making It Big. More than just a gift, the book carried a father’s counsel — a reminder of the importance of vision, resilience, and building wealth together.

Inside Mr Eazi’s Business Empire

Though still widely recognized as the “Leg Over” crooner, Mr Eazi has quietly assembled one of the most diverse business portfolios of any African entertainer. His ventures span music, tech, agriculture, gaming, fintech, real estate, and hospitality.

Here are some of his notable businesses:

1. emPawa Africa – Founded in 2018, it’s a music incubation and distribution platform that has launched stars like Joeboy, offering mentorship, funding, and resources to emerging artists.

2. Zagadat Capital – Mr Eazi’s venture capital firm investing in tech, media, and entertainment startups, with stakes in companies like:

   • pawaPay – A pan-African mobile payments platform.

   • Thrive Agric – An agri-tech startup connecting farmers with investors.

   • BetPawa – A fast-growing online betting platform.

   • Street Banker – Focused on financial inclusion for underserved communities.

3. Choplife Gaming & Choplife SoundSystem – From a pan-African lottery and gaming company to a lifestyle and cultural brand merging music, events, and entertainment.

4. Real Estate & Hospitality Ventures – Investments across Nigeria and Ghana tied to his Choplife brand.

Through Zagadat Capital, Mr Eazi also holds stakes in multiple fintech companies championing financial inclusion across the continent.

Now married into one of Nigeria’s most powerful families, Mr Eazi is redefining what it means to be a musician-entrepreneur. For him, business has always been as important as music — if not more.

As Dangote suggested, music may just be the tip of the iceberg. With businesses spread across at least 18 African countries, Mr Eazi is fast becoming one of the continent’s most ambitious entrepreneurs. And with Temi Otedola by his side, many believe the couple could soon emerge as Africa’s next symbol of power, wealth, and global influence.