Ghanaian artist Ezahboy is slowly carving a name for himself in the music scene, fusing grit, raw talent and an inspiring story that reflects his journey from the streets of Madina Zongo Junction to finding his voice as an artist.
Born to a Ghanaian mother and a father of Ghanaian-Nigerian heritage, Ezahboy draws inspiration from personal experiences, stories of others and thought-provoking movies. He shared on At The DJ’s Mercy with Kvng Kelly on Radio Univers on May 9, 2025, that life in Madina Zongo Junction’s “Point 5” area greatly shaped his perspective and sound.
“I started writing music in JHS,” he recounted. “It was my close friend, by name Mohammed who was doing music and when we go for studies, he goes with his book and pen to write music and he just hits the table with his pen and play beats and so one day I also tried to write something and that day, everybody in the class asked me to freestyle it and they were surprised including myself. It turned out my song was loved by many. Everybody started to sing the song, so I had no choice but to go and record it. That is where the music started.”
Although his friend Mohammed is no longer pursuing music, Ezahboy has continued and now boasts a large archive of written and recorded songs.
“I can’t go a week without writing music,” he revealed.
But Ezahboy’s talents go beyond music. He’s also a gifted dancer. With his unique blend of sound and energy, people often mistake him for a Nigerian artist.
“People say I sound and look Nigerian, even though I’ve never been to Nigeria,” he laughed.
However, the journey has not been without challenges. One major hurdle, he said, is the absence of a personal recording studio.
“That’s one of my biggest problems. You know, one thing that makes those people up there good and keep going is that you know when you have a personal studio, you can wake up anytime and record, and the emotions that come at that time, if you can record it, it’s the best. So all these people who have their personal studios keep going far,” he argued.
Another challenge is the lack of formal management. As of the time of the interview, Ezahboy is managing his career independently, creating great music and visuals on his own. But the emotional toll of juggling school, music and pressure from home has sometimes become unbearable.
“I closed from lectures and was heading home. I sat in the backseat and started crying. I was thinking about my music, school, the pressure from home… I didn’t know who to talk to. Then I called Teflon and told him what I was going through. He just said, ‘Bro, I’ve been there before. Come home.’”
Ezahboy credits Teflon Flexx as a key figure in his life and music career. Their connection, he shared, came through his brother Kelly, who was a mate to Teflon’s younger sister, Franklina, at Ideal College. She recommended Ezahboy to Teflon, and since then, “It’s been more than family,” he said.
Speaking on the mental health of creatives, Ezahboy was candid:
“Bro! Creatives are the most depressed human beings.”
His viral freestyle song Dreams is a testimony to that. Originally recorded over a beat by Ghanaian producer Rexxie, Ezahboy revealed that he never expected the freestyle to go far. But after receiving overwhelming feedback on TikTok, fans urged him to make it official.
“I reached out to Rexxie to buy the beat, but it was going for $300. I sent him my freestyle anyway, and to my surprise, he invited me to the studio and didn’t even charge me. He said I should just come with whatever I had and get it recorded. That meant a lot to me. God bless Rexxie. I don’t joke with that guy!”
Ezahboy is currently working on an upcoming EP and hinted at a collaboration with Teflon Flexx. Though he declined to reveal the EP title, citing potential changes, he promised fans it’s worth anticipating.
From freestyling during prep time to producing music that resonates with thousands, Ezahboy’s story proves that raw talent, passion and perseverance can break through even without the glitz.
Story by Kelvin B. Annor-Yeboah | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Kelvin B. Annor-Yeboah
