Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi has opened up about a difficult early business experience that strained his relationship with a family member and left a lasting impression on his approach to money and success.
Speaking during an interview, the artist recounted how he once borrowed £40,000 from his uncle to fund a business venture that ultimately failed. What started as a hopeful investment soon turned into a tense situation when the deal went south, and repayment became an issue.
“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.
According to him, things became even more uncomfortable when his uncle involved his parents in the matter, something he felt could have been handled privately. The situation, he explained, not only created pressure but also deep personal embarrassment.
Mr Eazi didn’t shy away from admitting that he confronted both his uncle and his wife at the time, expressing his frustration over how everything unfolded.
“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.
Looking back, he sees the experience as a defining moment—one that reshaped his mindset around accountability, financial decisions, and long-term success.
Rather than dwelling on the setback, he made it part of the foundation that informed his journey as both an artist and a businessman.
“I was 19 in university when I borrowed £40,000 (₦19M) from my uncle… it failed and he started chasing me 😭💔
My dad stepped in and repaid him, but I told my uncle he messed up… because I’ll be great and he won’t be part of my story 😁”
— Mr Eazi pic.twitter.com/aFJteRKTcP
— carter🌚 (@carter6f) May 1, 2026