- Mr Eazi explained that he didn’t have copyright issues with the slang 2baba and Beenie Man used in their song because he didn’t say it the same way it was said in the song.
- Mr Eazi gave a shout out to 2baba and Beenie Man iconic for inspiring him to explore his own artistic expression.
Singer Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, well known as Mr Eazi, recently revealed the profound impact Jamaican dancehall artist Beenie Man and Nigerian music legend 2Baba have had on his career and musical journey.
Mr Eazi credited these iconic artists for inspiring him to explore his own artistic expression.
He stated that the words from 2Face’s “Nfana Ibaga” remix, which features Beenie Man, served as the inspiration for his catchphrase, “Zagadat.”
Mr. Eazi clarified in a UK interview with Capital Xtra that he didn’t have copyright problems with the slang because he didn’t say it the same way the song did.
He said:
“Big shout out to Beenie Man. Beenie Man and 2Face. I got my catchphrase ‘Zagadat’ from their song ‘Nfana Ibaga’ remix. From the part, ‘And the Lord say let there be light. Zagazaga za.’ That’s where it’s from, bro.
“I don’t have to give them royalties because I said, ‘Zagadat.’ I didn’t say, Zagagaza za.”
In another news, Mr Eazi recalls How I Go Dye ran away with his money .
Speaking during an interview on Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Mr Eazi explained how the comedian failed to show up at a concert he organized in Ghana despite getting paid to perform at the event.
Mr Eazi who is married to Temi Otedola said other artistes like Sarkodie showed up even when he hadn’t paid him in full. R2Bees had also honoured the event.
The Singer said he didn’t know Wande Coal who was billed to perform wasn’t paid in full until he didn’t show up at the event.
Mr Eazi added that I Go Dye who collected his money didn’t turn up.