Nigerian-born innovator and musician, Oluwatosin ‘Mr Eazi’ Ajibade, has released his highly anticipated album ‘The Evil Genius.’
Recorded in various global locations, including Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and international hubs like London, Los Angeles, and New York City, the album is a culmination of Mr Eazi’s extensive artistic journey.
‘The Evil Genius’ delves into deeply personal themes, such as love, betrayal, loneliness, and family, expressed through three distinctive acts.
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Mr Eazi has brought a diverse range of talent on board for this project, with guest features including Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Tekno (Nigeria), Efya (Ghana), Whoisakin (Nigeria), Joeboy (Nigeria), and the three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir (South Africa).
The album boasts a multitude of contributing producers, such as Kel-P (Nigeria), Knucks (U.K.), Michael Brun (Haiti), Andre Vibez (Nigeria), Yung Willis (Nigeria), Nonso Amadi (Nigeria/Canada), KillBeatz (Ghana), M.O.G Beatz (Ghana), E Kelly (Nigeria), Type A (Nigeria), Stikmatik (U.K.), Phantom (Nigeria), Beat Butcha (U.K.), Venna (U.K.), KDream (Nigeria), and Mr Eazi himself.
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In a bid to bridge the gap between Africa’s burgeoning pop music scene and its fine art creators, Mr Eazi personally selected 13 artists from eight African countries, showcasing his commitment as both an artist and an art curator.
For the album’s captivating cover art, Mr Eazi collaborated with renowned Nigerian stylist, designer, and photographer Daniel Obasi, known for his work with global icons like Beyoncé and Louis Vuitton.