“It’s always been more of a friendship than music” – King Promise on his relationship with Mr Eazi

Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife artist King Promise has revealed that his relationship with Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Mr Eazi is rooted in genuine friendship rather than music. The two have been friends for over a decade, with their friendship dating back to around 2012, before either of them had a hit song. King Promise explained that although they rarely collaborated musically in the early stages of their friendship, their songs together have traveled far.

He emphasized that he values friendships not built around professional gains, similar to his relationships with music group R2Bees and rapper Sarkodie. King Promise credited Mr Eazi for influencing his outlook with his honesty, confidence, and approach to business. Mr Eazi's directness and success in the industry, even while King Promise was still establishing himself, had a significant impact on the Ghanaian artist.

King Promise also praised Mr Eazi's business instincts, noting that their conversations sometimes included investment opportunities, including stocks. Mr Eazi, according to King Promise, initially worked as a promoter and booked artists before venturing into music and establishing a record label. In summary, King Promise's relationship with Mr Eazi is built on a strong friendship, mutual respect, and shared experiences, both in and out of the music industry.