Notable singer and businessman Mr Eazi has opened up about why he deliberately avoids listening to the music of fellow Afrobeats star Burna Boy, despite being one of his biggest fans. The 'Leg Over' singer, who is married into the Otedola family, shared his reasoning during a recent interview on the 90s Baby Show.
Mr Eazi Praises Burna Boy's Songwriting
During the conversation, Mr Eazi praised Burna Boy's musical talent and songwriting ability. He highlighted a specific line from Burna Boy's 2018 hit song 'Ye' – “Big man wey no dey wear agbada” – which he said resonates deeply with him. According to Mr Eazi, the line reflects a different kind of success and lifestyle, reminding him of global billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, who dress casually despite their immense wealth.
He explained: “Big man wey no dey wear agbada. Do you know how deep that line is? Because if you are a big man in Lagos, you have to wear agbada.”
Why He Stays Away from Burna Boy's Music
Mr Eazi admitted that he intentionally avoids listening to too much of Burna Boy's music because he fears it could influence his own sound. Both artists share similar deep vocal tones, and Mr Eazi believes that excessive listening might unconsciously affect his style.
He stated: “I don’t even like listening to Burna Boy because if I listen to so much, you will hear it in my music. So, I try to stay away from Burna because I have a low register as well in my voice.”
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Mr Eazi's comments sparked mixed reactions among music lovers. Many fans praised him for protecting his originality while acknowledging Burna Boy's prowess. Some reactions gathered include:
- @seyikanbai: “He knows Burna level of song writing is so good.”
- @sholex4u11: “Do you know how crazy it is, that an artiste as talented as Mr Eazi is praising Burnaboy like this?”
- @larryjay01: “If you listen to Burna too much, other artist music go dey sound like noise, you’d get stucked ur life will change, you won’t go a day without randomly singing out his lyrics!”
- @Lucasugo15: “Burna boy is a musical genius…”
- @juransmiler: “Same problem I was facing with Bnxn whenever I’m tryna compose a song.”
Mr Eazi's Upbringing and Connection to Obasanjo
In related news, Mr Eazi previously shared details about his upbringing, revealing that his father worked as a military pilot and that he grew up around several influential Nigerians. He recalled visiting former President Olusegun Obasanjo's farm as a child and jokingly asking him for money whenever he received gifts before heading back to school.
