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“It Hurts”: Don Jazzy Opens Up About Being Single

Renowned Nigerian music producer and Mavins Records boss, Don Jazzy, has shared his feelings about not having a romantic partner. Taking to Instagram on Monday, the 41-year-old music executive revealed his desire to participate in the viral “Suspect Challenge,” a social media trend where couples playfully tease each other. However, he lamented his inability to…

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Johnny Drille and Don Jazzy Team Up for Emotional EP Hard Guy Confessions

Renowned Nigerian artist Johnny Drille and Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy have joined forces to release an evocative new EP titled Hard Guy Confessions. The seven-track project offers listeners an intimate exploration of love, heartbreak, and vulnerability, showcasing a unique blend of their musical styles. Ahead of the release, Johnny Drille stirred excitement among fans…

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DNA Test More Important Than Naming Ceremony – Don Jazzy

Renowned music producer and Mavin Records founder, Michael Collins Ajereh, widely known as Don Jazzy, has encouraged men to prioritize DNA testing over traditional naming ceremonies to verify paternity. His remarks come amid rising concerns around paternity fraud in Nigeria, sparking debates on the necessity of DNA tests. In a message posted on his Instagram…

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Mavin Records Appoints Tega Oghenejobo as President and Chief Operating Officer

Mavin Records, one of Africa’s leading music labels, has elevated Tega Oghenejobo to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Mavin Global. Known for his strategic influence as COO, Oghenejobo’s promotion is a testament to his contributions to Mavin’s expansion and signals ambitious plans for the label’s future. Announcing the news on…

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Don Jazzy Reacts as His New Football Club Joins Lagos Liga

Music mogul Don Jazzy has expressed excitement following the official inclusion of his football club, Supremos FC, in the 2024 Lagos Liga. The announcement marks a significant new chapter for the record label executive, who ventured into football after his label, Mavins, was acquired by a foreign investor earlier this year. Don Jazzy took to…

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Don Jazzy Dares Oluwadolarz to Name Music Executive Who Demanded Sex to Promote Songs

Nigerian music mogul Don Jazzy has issued a public challenge to singer and content creator Oluwadolarz, urging him to reveal the identity of the music executive who allegedly demanded sex in exchange for promoting his music. Oluwadolarz made the shocking allegation in an Instagram post on Sunday, claiming that a gay music executive offered to…

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Skales Shares How Don Jazzy’s Generosity Boosted His Early Music Career

Nigerian singer Skales has shared a heartfelt account of how music mogul Don Jazzy played a pivotal role in his early career by offering financial support. In a recent social media post, the “Shake Body” artist expressed his gratitude to the Mavin Records boss, who had gifted him ₦150,000 after a performance at Industry Night….

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Don Jazzy Donates N100 Million to VeryDarkMan’s NGO

Nigerian music producer and record label boss Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has made a substantial donation of N100 million to the NGO of Martins Otse, better known by his online alias, VeryDarkMan (VDM). The news was revealed by VDM in a video shared across his social media platforms on Thursday. According…

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ID Cabasa Hails Don Jazzy’s Genius Move

Veteran music producer ID Cabasa has praised Don Jazzy for his innovative strategy of partnering with content creators, calling it a “genius move” that has significantly boosted his influence in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, ID Cabasa highlighted how Don Jazzy’s decision to feature in skits has strengthened his connection with the content…

D’banj and Don Jazzy Stir Nostalgia in Announcement for ‘Entertainer 2.0’

D’banj and Don Jazzy Stir Nostalgia in Announcement for ‘Entertainer 2.0’

Nigerian music icon D’banj is set to release his highly anticipated fifth album, Entertainer – The Sequel, a follow-up to his classic 2008 album The Entertainer which catapulted him to international stardom. The announcement was made in a nostalgic video featuring actor Gideon Okeke and a cameo from longtime collaborator and Mo’hits co-founder, Don Jazzy….

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‘Why I Don’t Allow My Artistes to Release Songs Same Day as Wizkid, Asake’ – Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy, the renowned music executive and CEO of Mavin Records, has shared his strategy for scheduling new music releases to avoid competing with major Nigerian artists Wizkid and Asake. In a recent podcast interview with Fisayo Fosudo, Jazzy explained why he advises his artists against releasing songs or projects on the same day as…

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Korede Bello and Don Jazzy Team Up in “Minding My Business” Music Video

Nigerian singer-songwriter Korede Bello has released the vibrant music video for his latest track “Minding My Business,” featuring legendary producer and artist Don Jazzy. The song is a standout from his 2024 album “Koreday.” “Minding My Business” serves as an anthem of self-determination and personal focus, with Korede Bello lyrically emphasizing the importance of staying…

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Skiibii and Don Jazzy Team Up for Energetic Single “Open Bareta”

Nigerian singer Skiibii continues his streak of hit releases with a new single, “Open Bareta,” featuring the legendary record producer Don Jazzy. Following his recent tracks “Soro” featuring Balloranking and “Moving Train,” Skiibii’s latest collaboration promises to be another chart-topping success. “Open Bareta” is a vibrant track filled with dynamic instrumentation, showcasing Don Jazzy’s talents…

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Ayra Starr and Don Jazzy Respond to Wizkid’s Praise for Her New Album ‘The Year I Turned 21’

Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy and rising star Ayra Starr have expressed their gratitude for Wizkid’s public endorsement of Ayra Starr’s second studio album, The Year I Turned 21. Wizkid, a prominent figure in the music industry, shared a congratulatory post celebrating the release of Ayra Starr’s sophomore album. His post quickly gained traction on…

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Don Jazzy Sparks Conversation on Music Promotion: “Music Too Na Betting”

Renowned Nigerian music producer Don Jazzy, also known as Michael Collins Ajereh, has ignited a dialogue within the music industry by offering candid insights into the challenges of music promotion. The Mavin Records leader’s comments surfaced in the aftermath of his label’s notable partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG), underscoring the complexities of navigating the…

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Don Jazzy Responds to Wizkid’s Remarks, Unfollows Him on Instagram

Renowned Nigerian music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has broken his silence following recent remarks made by fellow artist Wizkid, leading to heightened tensions within the music industry. The controversy unfolded on Monday, April 29, 2024, when Wizkid made disparaging comments directed at Don Jazzy, as well as Ladipoe, a signee…

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Don Jazzy Applauds Young Jonn’s Debut Album

Renowned Nigerian producer Don Jazzy has taken to social media to commend his former protege and current music industry luminary, Young Jonn, on his latest musical endeavour. In a tweet, Don Jazzy lauded Young Jonn as “one of the baddest producers we have had in the game” and expressed his admiration for the artist, dubbing…

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Korede Bello Teases Upcoming Album with Don Jazzy Collaboration “Minding My Business”

Nigerian singer-songwriter Korede Bello has made a triumphant return from his hiatus, announcing the imminent release of a full-length album later this month. As a precursor to the album’s debut, Korede Bello has dropped a vibrant new single titled “Minding My Business,” featuring the esteemed Don Jazzy. Ahead of the album’s much-anticipated release, Korede Bello…

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Don Jazzy Celebrates as Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Remix Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Renowned Nigerian producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his protege, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, following the remarkable achievement of their hit song, ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez. The track has now become the first African song to surpass one billion streams on…

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Johnny Drille and Don Jazzy Reunite for New Love Song ‘Spending’

Singer-songwriter Johnny Drille has once again joined forces with his label boss, the esteemed singer and record producer Don Jazzy, to gift music enthusiasts a heartfelt new track titled “Spending.” This latest love-infused song follows in the wake of their recent collaborative hits, “How Are You (My Friend)” and “Believe Me,” which have already captured…

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Celebrities Spotted at Olamide’s ‘Unruly’ Album Listening Party

Lagos recently witnessed a gathering of A-list celebrities at the highly anticipated album listening party for Olamide’s 10th studio album, ‘Unruly,’ creating a night of glitz, glamour, and musical celebration. The excitement surrounding Olamide’s return with his first album in two years, aptly named ‘Unruly,’ has been palpable throughout 2023. The album’s release garnered widespread…

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Don Jazzy Reacts to the Release of Olamide’s 10th Studio Album ‘Unruly’

Music mogul and producer Don Jazzy has reacted to the release of Olamide’s 10th studio album titled ‘Unruly.’ Mavin Records CEO and legendary producer Don Jazzy has reacted to the release of Olamide’s landmark album for the first time in two years titled Unruly. Music powerhouse Don Baba J showed his support for the YBNL…

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I Used to Sell Akara With My Mum, Hoping Big Men Would Give Me Money – Don Jazzy

Popular Nigerian music producer and entrepreneur, Don Jazzy, recently opened up about his humble beginnings and the driving force behind his success. During his appearance as a guest on the Zero Conditions podcast, he shared touching memories of selling akara (bean cakes) with his mother in Ajegunle, a suburb of Lagos, Nigeria. Don Jazzy revealed…

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Don Jazzy Reacts to Rumour of Being Married With Four Children

Renowned Nigerian record producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has finally addressed the ongoing rumours suggesting that he is secretly married with four children. Amidst speculations surrounding his personal life, Don Jazzy, who is not publicly known to be in a romantic relationship, dismissed the claims during a recent…

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Why I Didn’t Sign Wizkid, Davido – Don Jazzy

Veteran Nigerian producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, recently shared the reasons behind his decision not to sign afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Davido to his former record label, Mo’hits. During an interview on the Leaderboard podcast hosted by Fisayo Fosudo, the Mavin Records founder explained that he couldn’t sign…

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Death of Don Jazzy’s Mum Inspired My Hit Song – Johnny Drille

Sensational Nigerian singer, John Ighodaro, better known as Johnny Drille, has revealed the inspiration behind his hit song ‘How Are You My Friend’. He said the death of the mother of his record label boss, Don Jazzy, inspired the song.He disclosed this in a recent interview with Hip TV. Johnny Drille said he co-wrote ‘How…

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Don Jazzy Pens an Emotional Message to Johnny Drille and His Wife

Music mogul Don Jazzy penned down an emotional message to Johnny Drille and his wife, Rima Tahini. Following the official confirmation of his marriage by Johnny Drille with the release of a music video for his new song The Best Part, Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy has taken to his social media platform to pen…

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Don Jazzy Reacts as Davido Describes Him as His Mentor | Watch Clip

Renowned music executive, Don Jazzy expresses his pride in the superstar Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke following an interview where O.B.O referred to the record label boss as his mentor. During an interview with YouTuber Tayo Aina, Davido discussed his early music career, his growth in the industry, and his initial encounter with his mentor, Don…

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Don Jazzy Takes on a New Challenge After Jazzy’s Burger

Music mogul Don Jazzy has revealed his latest project after the huge success of the food franchise Jazzy’s Burger. As the Mavin Records family celebrated 11 years in style, the CEO and founder of one of the biggest record labels in Nigeria, Don Jazzy, unveiled his latest franchise following the huge success of Jazzy’s Burger….

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Don Jazzy Opens Up On His 2015 Statement To Olamide At The Headies Awards

Music Mogul Don Jazzy has opened up on his 2015 statement to Olamide at the Headies Awards after the Next Rated category was announced. Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy, in an exclusive interview with Doyin on Doyin’s Corner, opened up on the statement he made to YBNL boss and rapper Olamide at the 2015 Headies…

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Don Jazzy Reacts To Attempted Robbery Incident At Tiwa Savage’s House

Music mogul Don Jazzy, has reacted to the shocking robbery attempt on Tiwa Savage’s house. Award-winning producer and music Mogul Don Jazzy took to his social media platform to react to the unexpected robbery attempt on the house of his former signee under Mavin records and a close friend, Tiwa Savage. Don Jazzy who had…

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Don Jazzy Reacts To How Davido Promoted His Album ‘Timeless’

Music mogul Don Jazzy has reacted to how Davido handled the promotions for his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless.’ CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has reacted to how the multiple award-winning singer and performer, Davido has promoted his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’ since its release on the 31st of March 2023. The music giant took…

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Don Jazzy Talks Music, Love, Family & Business on Hawa Magaji’s “Who’s In My House” | Watch

Nigerian record producer and music label boss, Michael Collins Ajereh best known as Don Jazzy is Hawa Magaji’s guest on the latest episode of her show, “Who’s In My House.” Don Jazzy shares experiences from his childhood and growing up, his supportive parents, his other business ventures, his mom being instrumental to his music career,…

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Reactions as Don Jazzy Uses Portable to Teach Algorithm to Rema, Others

When it comes to the business of music, Don Jazzy remains one of the top Nigerian record label bosses who has proven to know his onions. The Mavin boss, in a recent interview, talked about the power of social media and how the algorithm has worked in the favour of some artistes. Using BNXN and…

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Don Jazzy Reacts To Burna Boy And Tems’ Grammy Award Nominations

Legendary producer and Mavin Records CEO Don Jazzy has reacted to the double nominations received by Burna Boy and the triple nominations received by Tems ahead of the Grammy Awards scheduled to hold on the 5th of February 2023. Recall that the full list of nominees for the Grammy Awards was confirmed on Tuesday, November…

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Don Jazzy Shares Story Behind Tagline “It’s Don Jazzy Again” | Watch Video

Veteran producer and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has shared the story behind his popular tagline, “It’s Don Jazzy again!”, which was popular back in the late 2000s. The music personality who had made an appearance on Chinasa Anukam’s podcast, “Is This Seat Taken?” had shared the story in response to the show host’s question….

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Don Jazzy’s Reacts to Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ Hitting Number One Spot In Another Country

Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy has reacted to Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’ hitting number one spot on the Apple Music Top 100 Songs Kenya charts. ‘Rush’ also holds the number one position on the Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 Songs charts just as the music video for Ayra starr’s first single in 2022 dropped to the…

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Don Jazzy Reacts As Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Remix Achieves Shocking Feat On YouTube

Mavin Records CEO, Don Jazzy took to his social media platform to react to the music video release for the remix of ‘Calm Down’ by Rema featuring Selena Gomez on YouTube. The video hit 900,000 views on YouTube in 6 hours, and a fan took to Twitter to share a screenshot of this feat that…

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Headies Awards: Speculations Trail Don Jazzy’s Reaction Following Invitation to Stage by D’banj | Watch Video

A cross section of music fans have raised concern over the countenance of the Mavin Record’s boss, Don Jazzy, after he was invited to the stage by veteran singer, D’Banj at the recently held 2022 edition of the Headies. The 15th Headies Award held in Atlanta witnessed the celebration of both local and foreign music…

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Afrobeat Legend Don Jazzy Releases the Second Episode of Don Jazzy Radio on Apple Music

Apple Music today announced that Afrobeat legendary producer, entrepreneur, and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy has released the second episode of his monthly radio series on Apple Music 1 called Don Jazzy Radio. In Episode 2 Don Jazzy charts the rich history of Lagos, Benin and Port Harcourt and the voices critical in shaping Afropop’s…

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Mavin Records Boss Don Jazzy Unveils New Artiste, Bayanni | Watch Video

Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy has once again captured the hearts on internet users following the unveiling of his latest artiste, Bayanni who signed to the record label today, August 23, 2022. Known for the discovery and signing of some of the talented musical acts in Nigeria, the famous music producer made some exceptional changes…

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Don Jazzy Breaks Silence After Mother’s Death

Legendary Nigerian music producer, Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy has broken his silence concerning the death of his mother. In his latest post, the Mavins boss expressed gratitude to everyone who had shown reached out and supported him during his grief as he apologised to his friends and associates who he had…