“KNUST Is Like MIT”: Mr Eazi’s Defence of His Alma Mater Delights Fans

Mr Eazi defended KNUST during a 3Music interview, boldly comparing it to MIT, Harvard and Oxford in a clip that went viralThe Nigerian-born Afrobeats star enrolled at KNUST at 16 to study Mechanical Engineering, having moved to Ghana before his teenage yearsMr Eazi also revealed the story behind his new single Comfort with Moliy, and the unexpected way the two artists first metPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Mr Eazi has sent Ghanaians into a frenzy after a clip from a recent 3Music interview showed him passionately defending his alma mater, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in a way that left fans grinning from ear to ear.

One of KNUST’s most successful alumni, Mr Eazi, defends his alma mater amid a heated school debate as video goes viral. Image credit: Mr Eazi/Facebook, KNUST Source: UGCThe Afrobeats heavyweight, who studied Mechanical Engineering at KNUST, pulled no punches when asked about the institution's reputation.

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What struck many viewers was just how personal the defence felt. Mr Eazi shared he arrived in Ghana before he turned 16, saying, "I came to Ghana before I turned 16," and went on to enrol at KNUST at that age.

His years living and studying in the country have long shaped his identity, to the point where his nationality sometimes leaves fans puzzled.

The Nigerian-born artist spent a significant portion of his life in Ghana, and that connection clearly runs deep.

Beyond the KNUST moment, the "Afrobeats saviour" also used the interview to speak about his latest single, *Comfort*, recorded with Ghanaian singer Moliy.

He shared the story of how the two first crossed paths, and the unexpected nature of that meeting appears to have made the track's origin story just as compelling as the song itself.

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Fans have been captivated by the backstory, which has added another layer of buzz to what is already being called a standout collaboration.

The YouTube post below has the full interview with Mr Eazi on 3Music TV.

Fans took to the comments in droves to weigh in on the viral moment.

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years’ experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh