Nigerian singer and songwriter Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, widely known as Mr Eazi, has opened up about his childhood, revealing how his father's career as a military pilot placed him in close proximity to powerful figures, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The artist disclosed that his father served as Obasanjo's personal pilot for eight years, a role that exposed young Eazi to life at the highest levels of political power.
Father's Career Path
Speaking in a video that has been trending online, Mr Eazi explained that his father retired from the military and later flew helicopters for billionaire Mike Adenuga before transitioning to fly for Obasanjo during his presidency. The singer noted that seeing his father fly inspired him to pursue success and freedom in his own life.
"My dad is a pilot, so, you know, he just retired in November. But just seeing him fly around made me want that freedom. He was the pilot in the military, and when he retired, he then started to fly for Mike Adenuga. My dad would fly the choppers to Adenuga's oil rigs and back," Mr Eazi recounted.
Memories of Obasanjo's Farm
The Banku music star further narrated how his father's job with Obasanjo meant regular visits to the ex-president's farm. During these visits, he often received gifts of fresh fish or chicken whenever he was returning to school. However, the singer humorously admitted that he preferred cash over the food items.
"And after Adenuga, then when Obasanjo became president, my dad was flying Obasanjo for like eight years. I would go to the farm while Obasanjo was sitting president, and he would give me big fish or chicken. I'm like, fam, you're president, give me money," he said with a laugh.
Mixed Reactions Online
The revelation sparked mixed reactions on social media, with many Nigerians debating the singer's privileged background and how it may have influenced his music career and personal life, including his marriage to Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola.
One netizen, @Lifeisb76770621, commented: "lol I knew from day one he's not suffering because all those contact and riches within few yrs of his music career is nor for ordinary poor man pikin... if your parent aren't rich or connected plz pave ways for your children."
Another user, @waiyaz4, wrote: "You dey wonder why dude was allowed to marry Temmy. Him Papa no small, him papa name self dey give access."
@ejehmdee reacted: "But eazi give us false impression... We come they think say he poor... 'Wen I no get doe, oyima dey tell me no.. Now baba God change am for me oo. Life is easy o.'"
@gurl_lambo commented: "It all makes sense now cause i was wondering why otedola allowed his girl marry him, Rich people do not make mistakes at all. It all makes sense now."
Mr Eazi's New Name
In a separate development, Mr Eazi recently showed off his grey hairs in a playful video, jokingly telling fans to start addressing him as "sir Eazi" because his silver strands indicated he had reached a new level of maturity. He stated that he was no longer anybody's mate, proudly pointing at the visible grey hairs while speaking to fans online.
