Grammy-winning afropop star Mr Eazi returns today with “Casanova,” a new single from his forthcoming Maison Rouge EP, set for release this September via emPawa Africa.
“Casanova,” which was produced by Ghana’s TMXO and Nigerian super producer Kel-P, is a playful yet emotionally revealing track about love, temptation, and self-awareness.
Inspired by real conversations and moments of vulnerability, the song explores the tension between loyalty and attraction, honesty and misunderstanding.
It’s a confession, both cheeky and sincere, about being drawn to women but wanting to hold onto the one he truly loves. “Casanova is me being honest in the most unfiltered way,” Mr Eazi said.
“I’m saying, ‘Yes, I love women, but my heart is with you.’ It’s about the reality of relationships and how we navigate our flaws, temptations, and the little things that can make or break love.”
Mr Eazi
The track is supported by an artful music video shot in Spain by director Ademola Falomo (Tems, Davido, Joeboy). Packing a movie’s worth of plot and intrigue into its 2 ½ minute run time, the “Casanova” visual follows the travails of a cab driver who finds himself in the crosshairs of a jealous wife after she catches him with another woman without knowing the full details behind their rendezvous.
Blending humor, flirtation, and a hint of suspense with colorful urban backdrops, intimate close-ups, and a lighthearted storyline, the visuals bring the song’s cheeky and romantic spirit to life.
“‘Casanova’ is a playful record, but it’s also about that moment when someone catches you off guard,” said Mr Eazi, who previously tapped Falomo to direct his “Patek” (2022) and “E Be Mad” (2021) videos.
“I wanted the video to feel like a little movie with twists, laughs, and energy. Barcelona gave us the perfect mix of romance and chaos, and Demola captured that perfectly.”
Mr Eazi
“Casanova,” along with the rest of Eazi’s forthcoming Maison Rouge EP, was recorded in Cotonou, Benin, at the titular Hotel Maison Rouge, which became a creative oasis for Mr Eazi while working on his 2023 album slash art project, The Evil Genius.
“Casanova” follows the July release of “Corny,” a mellow, emotionally honest love song which showcases Mr Eazi’s signature blend of vulnerability and melody, and “Attention,” Eazi’s contribution to this summer’s blockbuster F1 movie soundtrack. “Casanova” is OUT NOW on all DSPs.
The artist has clocked over 4 billion streams of his songs across DSPs, making him one of the most-streamed African artists worldwide.
Mr Eazi Admits Music Couldn’t Fund Wedding
The Nigerian singer and entrepreneur insinuated that his music earnings alone couldn’t have covered the expenses of his wedding to actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola.
The ‘Leg Over’ crooner stated this while reacting to an X user who claimed that he was trying to recoup his wedding expenses by releasing his new single, ‘Cassanova.’
Reacting, Mr Easy said, “U think sey music go fit pay for that wedding my G? lol”.
However, another X user stated that Mr Eazi’s earnings from 2018 could have sponsored the wedding.
Responding, the singer explained that he had a successful hit-run in 2017-2018, but it was his most financially challenging year in the past decade. “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 im really thankful,” he wrote.
Mr Eazi and Temi held their wedding in a private Iceland ceremony recently. The couple got engaged in April 2022 in London, England.
Mr Eazi has previously revealed that he met Temi through her elder sister, DJ Cuppy, who was his friend.
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