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Mr Eazi Claims Chelsea Wanted to Sign Him Before Mikel Obi, Reveals Why He Chose Music

Nigerian Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has claimed that Chelsea considered signing him before John Obi Mikel joined the English club, revealing why he chose music instead of pursuing a football career.

By Babatunde Ademola Fadewo

2 min read 1 views Updated Nov 2, 2026
Nigerian Afrobeats star Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has sparked reactions after claiming that English Premier League giants Chelsea once considered signing him before former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel joined the club. The singer revealed that he chose to pursue music rather than continue with a potential football career, believing his talents could be better utilised in the entertainment industry.

Speaking during a radio interview on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mr Eazi claimed that he and Mikel were both linked to a possible move to Chelsea. The musician suggested that he decided to step aside because Mikel was more suited to professional football, while he believed he possessed the ability to succeed in music. His account has not been independently confirmed by Chelsea or Mikel.

The singer explained his decision through a humorous comparison of their different abilities, suggesting that Mikel's strengths lay on the football pitch rather than in the recording studio. He also connected the experience to his approach to the music industry, saying he had become comfortable allowing other entertainers to enjoy the spotlight while he focused on building businesses and pursuing other opportunities.
Mr Eazi further referenced fellow Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez, describing the artiste's message about allowing others to succeed as an important philosophy. He explained that stepping away from the spotlight does not necessarily mean abandoning ambition, as individuals can explore different opportunities and build successful careers beyond public attention.

Mikel eventually joined Chelsea in 2006 and spent more than a decade at Stamford Bridge, winning major honours including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. Mr Eazi, meanwhile, established himself as an internationally recognised Afrobeats musician and entrepreneur. His latest revelation has renewed interest in the contrasting career paths of the two Nigerians, although the reported Chelsea interest in the singer remains his personal claim.
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has claimed that Chelsea considered signing him before John Obi Mikel joined the English club, revealing why he chose music instead of pursuing a football career. Nigerian Afrobeats star Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has sparked reactions after claiming that English Premier League giants Chelsea once considered signing him before former...

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  • Nigerian Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has claimed that Chelsea considered signing him before John Obi Mikel joined the English club, revealing why he chose music instead of pursuing a football career.
  • Nigerian Afrobeats star Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has sparked reactions after claiming that English Premier League giants Chelsea once considered signing him before former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel joined the club.
  • The singer revealed that he chose to pursue music rather than continue with a potential football career, believing his talents could be better utilised in the entertainment industry.Speaking during a radio interview on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mr Eazi claimed that he and Mikel were both linked to a possible move to Chelsea.
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has claimed that Chelsea considered signing him before John Obi Mikel joined the English club, revealing why he chose music instead of pursuing a football career. Nigerian Afrobeats star Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has sparked reactions after claiming that English Premier League giants Chelsea once considered signing him before former...

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