This past weekend, Mr Eazi was recognized at the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards (APCAs). The event, which was part of the 2024 Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD), was organized by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN) and took place at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Under the distinguished patronage of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and other African dignitaries, the event awarded Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, with the Young Entrepreneur Award, which was the second award of the night.
Mr Eazi, a Nigerian singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, rose to fame in Ghana with hits such as “Skin Tight,” “Bankulise,” and “Sample You.” He is also the pioneer of Banku Music, a fusion of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions. Eazi is the founder of emPawa Africa, a talent-incubation platform that offers mentorship and grants to 100 African artists annually.
In addition to his music career, Mr Eazi also has business investments in South Africa and Rwanda, including shares in a basketball club and a large real estate project. His latest album, “The Evil Genius,” features 16 tracks and includes a collaboration with Angelique Kidjo.
The Africa Prosperity Champions Awards also honored other influential figures from across the African continent, including the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, and the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene.
All award recipients expressed their gratitude to Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, and pledged to continue their work in driving the prosperity and transformation of the African continent.
The Prosperity Dialogue Summit, held in Accra, Ghana, focused on discussions related to intra-African trade and the promotion of AfCFTA, showcasing the commitment of leaders and entrepreneurs to advancing the prosperity of Africa.
