Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi has shared details of an early business setback that affected his relationship with a family member and shaped his outlook on money and success.
During an interview, the singer and entrepreneur revealed that he once borrowed £40,000 from his uncle to finance a business venture that later collapsed. What began as a promising investment turned sour, leading to difficulties in repayment.
“I remember one time I took money from my uncle to do business; business went south. And then he was chasing me for the money… I was so embarrassed that my dad had to pay,” he said.
He explained that the situation worsened when his uncle involved his parents, a move he felt should have been avoided, as it added pressure and deepened his embarrassment.
The artist admitted that he confronted his uncle and his wife over how the issue was handled.
“I told two of them that you people just f***ed up. You just lost an opportunity because I’m going to be a great guy and you’re not gonna be able to work with me,” he added.
Reflecting on the experience, he described it as a turning point that influenced his approach to accountability, financial decisions, and long-term success, using the lesson to guide his growth both in music and business.