My statement about the influence of Ghana on Nigerian music led to my cancellation- Mr Eazi

Following his claim that Ghana affected Nigerian music, well-known artist and serial entrepreneur Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, aka Mr. Eazi, recalls being a victim of cancel culture.

According to Obasanjo News24, on January 11, 2017, Mr. Eazi tweeted that Ghanaian music was a major impact on modern Nigerian music. This statement sparked criticism, with many fans, coworkers, and music enthusiasts threatening to unfollow him.

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on response to the criticism he received on a recent episode of Joey Akan’s Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast, Mr. Eazi stated that he didn’t regret making the statement in spite of the threats.

But instead of criticising him in private, he bemoaned the fact that some of the people in the industry he believed to be his friends joined others in cancelling him.

The vocalist of “Leg Over” also chastised individuals who are still “hating” him, claiming that his remarks weren’t “deep” and that their hatred was directed towards something else.

“Even till tomorrow, I see people come on my [social media] profile and still throw hate,” Mr. Eazi stated in reference to the cancellation of his entire career. “Oh, yeah, you said that,” they said. Like, “Family, really?” This force goes to the local legislator that lives on your street. Do you sense me? I didn’t murder anyone. I spoke what I wanted to say.

And I mentioned that a long time ago. You hate me for something else if that’s the reason you dislike me. It goes beyond that. And knowing that just gives me a sense of freedom. That’s the perspective I use to view everything. I was saying “Hello” to guys I was seeing, and I ended up saying “F*ck Mr. Eazi.” I was like, “Bro, you could have called me and told me, ‘Eazi, you shouldn’t have said that. I just saw this interview.” I suggest that you take this action. However, it simply turned into a case of let’s form a group. For this reason, I sang, “Twitter fingers steady showing fake love,” in my song “We Dey.” mostly due to the crowd mentality. Hating you is in right now, and it’s all for clicks.

“People are creating art, and no one seems to care if they sit or jump for it. They appear to be invisible. Love and hate are acknowledgements of your presence; I’m fortunate enough to be able to call forth certain emotions.