Mr Eazi Claims He Rescued Afrobeats In 2016
Afrobeats singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has said he was instrumental in reviving the Afrobeats genre in 2016 and paving the way for its global recognition.
In a recent chat with 3Music TV, the singer stated that he was responsible for breathing new life into the genre during that period.
“Afrobeats was saved by me in 2016,” he said.
According to the ‘Skin Tight’ hitmaker, his arrival on the scene injected fresh energy and a new vibe into Afrobeats.
It was gathered that Mr Eazi stood out as one of the biggest breakthrough acts in the Nigerian and African music space in 2016, riding on a streak of hit songs and strong cultural influence, buoyed by his signature mellow delivery and unique fusion sound.
That same year, he clinched the Next Rated award at the Headies.
It is worth noting, however, that other fast-rising Afrobeats stars such as Tekno, Runtown and Ycee also made major waves across Africa and in the diaspora in 2016 with chart-topping singles.
