Mr Eazi Says KNUST Is the Best University in Africa, Calls It the MIT and Harvard of the Continent

Nigerian Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has sparked excitement online after passionately defending his former school, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). In a recent interview on 3Music TV, the singer boldly declared that KNUST is the best university in Africa. He went further to compare the school to some of the most famous universities in the world, calling it the MIT and Harvard of Africa, with a little bit of Oxford added in.

Mr Eazi’s comments come from a personal connection to Ghana. He moved to the country before he turned 16 and enrolled at KNUST to study Mechanical Engineering. According to him, his time at the university played a big role in shaping his music journey and the unique sound he later became known for, called Banku Music. His love for the school clearly goes beyond just academics, as he spoke about it with pride and confidence during the interview.

For those who may not know, MIT and Harvard are two of the most respected universities in the United States, and Oxford is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in the United Kingdom. By comparing KNUST to these institutions, Mr Eazi is saying that the Ghanaian university is on the same level as the best in the world. His statement has made many KNUST students and alumni proud, and it has also started a conversation about the quality of education in Ghana.

Beyond talking about his former school, Mr Eazi also used the interview to discuss his latest single, “Comfort,” featuring Ghanaian-American singer MOLIY. The song, released on October 2, 2026, blends Afrobeats, dancehall, and R&B. Mr Eazi described the track as an updated version of his signature sound, saying he is making “sweet, easy, flattering” music for his fans. His collaboration with MOLIY shows that he still has a strong connection to Ghana and its music scene.

Mr Eazi’s comments about KNUST have definitely added another talking point to the interview, and many people are sharing their own opinions on social media. Some agree with him that KNUST is a top school, while others are debating whether it truly ranks above other great universities in Africa. Either way, the singer has succeeded in getting people talking about his alma mater and his new music at the same time.