Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has claimed that Chelsea approached him before Mikel Obi while they were at the same academy.
The singer said he rejected the opportunity because he believed he could succeed in music, while Mikel wanted to play football.
Nigerians on X have questioned his account, with some challenging the timeline and others suggesting he was joking.
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has stirred reactions online after claiming that Chelsea Football Club approached him for a signing before former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi. His statement has triggered a debate on X, with some Nigerians questioning whether the two men attended the same academy and whether his account matches the known timeline of Mikel’s football career.
Mr Eazi explains why he rejected Chelsea
In a statement that has attracted attention on social media, Mr Eazi said he turned down the opportunity because he was confident about his future in music.
According to the singer, he and Mikel were at the same academy when Chelsea allegedly showed interest in signing him. He said their ambitions differed, as he wanted to pursue music while Mikel was focused on football.
The singer added that his decision allowed his friend to enjoy the spotlight.
“Chelsea Football Club approached me to sign before Mikel Obi when we were at the same academy, but I turned them down because I knew I could do music, while my friend Mikel only wanted to play football. So I allowed him to shine.
The statement has generated mixed reactions, particularly over the connection Mr Eazi claimed to have had with the former Chelsea midfielder during their early years.
Nigerians question the singer’s claim
Several X users challenged Mr Eazi’s account, with some pointing to the history of Mikel’s career and questioning whether the pair could have shared the same academy experience.
Frank Akpulonu argued that the timeline did not support the singer’s claim, while another user, BaWizy, accused Mr Eazi of being boastful and dishonest.
Other commenters took a more playful approach. ENEXTO described the statement as humour, while OVP praised the singer’s supposed friendship with Mikel.
What Nigerians said about Mr Eazi
The claim prompted different responses from Nigerians on X, ranging from disbelief to praise and jokes.
@BaWizy_Oks wrote: “When people go finally clock say this dude sabi lie and is a very egotistical person… lmao
@trenzarc wrote: “You didn’t play U17 or U21.. You were no where near Norway, so wetin bring you and Mikel together ?”
@Frank_Akpulonu wrote: “Unreal video…Man utd signed Mikel obi 2005 from Lyn Norway which was later hijacked by Chelsea.
In 2005 Mr eazi was till in secondary school in Lagos then graduated 2006. Person Wei been dei watch Mikel for TV”
@Ov_Philip wrote: “Mr Eazi is a real brother not just a friend”
@Juxt_enexto wrote: “lol…His humor is top tier”
@iam_wvddy wrote: “he’s definitely joking or sum, Mikel don dey Oslo since before he sign for Chelsea”
Watch the video here:
“Chelsea Football Club approached me to sign before Mikel Obi when we were at the same academy, but I turned them down because I knew I could do music, while my friend Mikel only wanted to play football. So I allowed him to shine.”
—Mr Eazi https://t.co/ojw8nU7glA
— carter🌚 (@carter8f) October 27, 2026
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The cleric argued that ₦1,000 in weekly offerings from 1,000 members would generate ₦4 million monthly, which he said was insufficient to run a large church.
His comments have drawn mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians questioning expensive church buildings while others defended the pastor. Continue reading here.
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