A resurfaced clip of Mr Eazi explaining why he declined to perform at Afro Nation in 2019 has reignited debate online about how African artists negotiate their value in the festival economy.
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Musician and businessman Mr. Eazi
“Afro Nation wanted to book me, but I told them I didn’t want money like Wizkid, Burna Boy or Davido 😭
I asked for equity (shares in the company) and data/analytics on all the artistes performing because I am a businessman… but they refused 😂”
— Mr Eazi pic.twitter.com/CNJjCtFak9
— carter🌚 (@carter6f) May 8, 2026
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Mr Eazi at Coachella 2019