Lagos, Nigeria – October 5, 2025 – Oluwatosin Ajibade, the smooth-voiced maestro behind Afrobeats anthems like “Skin Tight” and “Leg Over,” has pivoted from platinum plaques to political podiums, declaring his readiness to lead any African nation in need of a fresh vibe. In a candid Snapchat video that’s exploded across the internet, the 34-year-old entrepreneur – fresh off his star-studded nuptials to billionaire Femi Otedola’s daughter Temi – announced, “I’m officially putting myself forward for the presidency,” sparking a tidal wave of reactions from humorous endorsements to earnest policy pleas.
The clip, timestamped late Saturday and reposted en masse on X and Instagram, sees Mr Eazi, clad in casual chic, addressing his global fanbase with trademark nonchalance. “Some of you might be from some country, specifically in Africa, and you are looking for a president; a president who is not looking for money and power but forward-thinking, young, active and can move your country better,” he elaborated, before issuing a viral call-to-action: “If you know that your country needs me as their president, put the flag.” [27] [28] [30] Within hours, timelines were a rainbow of emojis: Nigerian greens, Ghanaian reds, Kenyan blacks, and even a smattering of South African hues, with users quipping, “Eazi for Aso Rock – beats and bridges included!” and “Ghana’s got dibs, he started Banku there anyway.” [0] [3] [8]
Mr Eazi’s bombshell isn’t entirely out of left field for the Port Harcourt-born polymath, whose life reads like a pan-African success script. A mechanical engineering grad from Ghana’s KNUST at just 19, he bootstrapped his music career in Accra before exploding onto the Lagos scene, pioneering “Banku music” – a highlife-chord fusion that’s soundtracked global hits with Major Lazer and Beyoncé. Off-mic, he’s a serial entrepreneur: founder of emPawa Africa, a label empowering over 1,000 young artists across the continent with seed funding and masterclasses; investor in fintech like Bumpa and Patricia; and even a brief diesel venture flop at 19 that cost him ₦19 million but taught resilience. [35] [36] His 2025 marriage to Temi Otedola – a low-key ceremony blending Yoruba tradition with billionaire flair – has only amplified whispers of his “influencer-turned-insider” glow-up, with some speculating Otedola’s Rolodex could fund a campaign war chest.
The buzz has transcended borders, trending under #EaziForPresident and #AfricanYouthQuo on X, where over 50,000 posts dissected his pitch. Supporters hailed his youth (he’s a millennial bridge to Gen Z voters) and anti-corruption stance – “A prez who samples highlife, not handouts? Sign me up,” tweeted one fan – while skeptics trolled, “From ‘Legalize’ to legislation? Bro, start with Lagos LG first.” [1] [2] It echoes a broader celeb-to-politico pipeline: Eniola Badmus eyes the Senate, Ben Bruce once tipped Davido for Osun governor, and Mr Eazi himself joked in 2023 about his “genius” cross-ethnic roots (Yoruba dad, Igbo mom) priming him for the top job.
As emPawa gears up for its next cohort and Mr Eazi teases new music post-honeymoon, this presidential flex feels like more manifesto than meme. In a continent craving leaders who “move countries better,” is the Banku boss the remix Nigeria – or Africa – needs? He’s got the playlist; now for the policies.
Eazi in 2030: Dream or drop? Flag your country below, and follow @mreazi for the campaign trail (or tour dates). 🇳🇬❤️🇬🇭