In a move that’s already reverberating across social and political circles, Afrobeats star‑entrepreneur Oluwatosin Ajibade (aka Mr Eazi) has publicly declared his intention to one day run for the presidency of an African nation.
The announcement, made via his Snapchat account, highlights his vision for a new kind of leadership — energetic, forward‑thinking, and service‑oriented.
“I have been thinking about it … Some of you might be from some country, specifically in Africa … you are looking for a president who is not looking for money and power but forward‑thinking, young, active and can move your country better. So, I’m officially putting myself forward for the presidency,” he said.
From Hitmaker to Hopeful Political Figure
The statement marks a dramatic shift from Mr Eazi’s usual branding as a music innovator and business mind to positioning himself as an aspirant in the civic domain.
He frames this step not as a leap into politics for its own sake, but as a response to what he sees as a need for fresh blood in leadership.
While he didn’t specify which country he plans to contest in, his message appeals broadly — to African youth and the diaspora — and suggests ambition beyond Nigeria’s borders.
The Loss That Shaped Him
Interwoven into his political vision is a personal narrative of resilience. Mr Eazi shared that one of his earliest business ventures ended in disaster: at 19, he lost ₦19 million in a diesel supply deal gone awry.
He recounted how he had borrowed from his uncle (a medical doctor) and others to fund the project, expecting steady returns.
But a sudden deregulation in fuel prices rendered the deal unviable, derailing his plans and culminating in the collapse of a supply agreement with a major telecom client, MTN.
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That setback, he suggests, taught him lessons he now carries into his vision of leadership — about risk, volatility, and the burden borne by those who attempt bold ideas.
Celebrity Spectacle
Mr Eazi’s public ambition is more than celebrity spectacle — it reflects a growing trend across Africa where entertainers, entrepreneurs, and creatives are stepping into political spaces.
Whether he can turn vision into votes remains uncertain, but his entry changes the conversation: about generational change, about who gets to lead, and how leadership might evolve in the 21st century.
