Nigerian singer and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi, has responded to speculations surrounding the cost of his wedding to billionaire heiress, Temi Otedola.

It began after an X user alleged that the singer was attempting to recover money spent on his wedding by releasing his latest single, “Cassanova.”

In a lighthearted reply, Mr Eazi wrote:

“U think sey music go fit pay for that wedding my G? lol”

The conversation deepened when another user suggested that Mr Eazi’s earnings from 2018 could have easily covered the expenses. The singer, however, shared a surprising revelation about his finances during that period:

“You got a point tho, but 2017-18 is the brokest I’ve been in the last 9 years! But all the music I put out then enter like mad sha, I’m really thankful.”

Recall that Mr Eazi and Temi tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony in Iceland earlier this year. The couple, who got engaged in April 2022 in London, have long been admired for their love story. Interestingly, Mr Eazi first met Temi through her elder sister, DJ Cuppy, who was his friend.

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This exchange reminds us of two important truths about music, love, and money. First, not all glitters in the entertainment industry is gold. Mr Eazi’s admission that his most successful hit era (2017-2018) was also his financially “brokest” season is a wake-up call about how unpredictable the music business can be. Fame does not always equal fortune, at least not immediately.

Second, the idea that Mr Eazi married Temi because of her father’s wealth has always floated around, but his journey shows otherwise. He has built his own empire—investing in technology, startups, and other businesses beyond music. His witty response only reinforces his confidence: a man who knows his worth doesn’t need to “recoup” through music streams to justify his wedding.

And finally, there’s something refreshing about the couple choosing Iceland—far away from Lagos’ glitz and the Nigerian paparazzi—for such an intimate ceremony. It shows that for Mr Eazi and Temi, their union is about love, peace, and partnership, not public showmanship.

In the end, the real “Cassanova” move isn’t in the single—it’s in finding love that feels safe, private, and powerful enough to thrive beyond public opinions.