Mr Eazi Shares Why He Let Mikel Obi Join Chelsea

Nigerian singer Mr Eazi disclosed during an interview with Beat FM that he turned down an offer from Chelsea Football Club, which had approached him about a potential signing before they signed former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel. Mr Eazi explained that he and Mikel were both linked to Chelsea, but he decided to step aside to pursue his music career.

He stated, “They were gonna sign me. So it was like me and Mikel Obi.” Mr Eazi believed Mikel was more suited to football, while he could focus on his ambitions in music.

He remarked that he thought Mikel Obi lacked musical talent, saying, “I just thought that Mikel Obi is not, he doesn’t have talent as a musician. But I can do that.” He compared his decision to his approach in the music industry, where he sometimes allows others to shine while he works on his own success.

He referenced fellow Nigerian artist Seyi Vibez, calling him a great philosopher for promoting the idea of allowing others to succeed.