Mr Eazi: How Beenie Man, 2Baba Inspired Me

Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, is a well-known singer and businessman who has shared how he was inspired by dancehall artist Beenie Man and the late Nigerian singer 2BABA, who was then known as 2Face.

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He claims the words from 2Face’s “Nfana Ibaga” remix, which features Beenie Man, served as the inspiration for his catchphrase, “Zagadat.”

Mr. Eazi clarified that he couldn’t have copyright problems with the slang as he didn’t say in the same manner as it was uttered in the song in an interview with Capital Xtra, UK.

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He said, “Big shout out to Beenie Man. Beenie Man and 2Face. I got my catchphrase ‘Zagadat’ from their song ‘Nfana Ibaga’ remix. From the part, ‘And the Lord say let there be light. Zagazaga za.’ That’s where it’s from, bro.

“I don’t have to give them royalties because I said, ‘Zagadat.’ I didn’t say, Zagagaza