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  • Don Jazzy Talks secret wedding

    Don Jazzy Talks secret wedding

    FOR many celebrities and non-artistes alike, walking down the aisle is a memory to be cherished for a lifetime and should be witnessed by loved ones.

    However, Mavin Records’ CEO, Don Jazzy, seems to take a non-conformist stand.

    The following statement by the music entrepreneur reveals how much he cherishes his privacy and why he might not carry the public along, when he decides to walk down the aisle.

    “I might just be saying. I don’t know when I am going to get married, but all of a sudden, you will hear that I have gotten married. I like my privacy, so I might just get married and you will hear that I got married three months ago or something like that. It is not like I don’t want people to come for my wedding o!

    “I don’t want a situation where I will tell you people that ‘Oh! This is Nome and this is when I want to get married’. I have done that in the past, introducing my girlfriend, but people would just jinx it for us because they will just put their eyes on our thing and it might just spoil things.”

  • Don Jazzy, Wande Coal play dirty over song theft

    Don Jazzy, Wande Coal play dirty over song theft

    What for some time, has been a quiet separation between Mavin Record boss, Michael Collins aka Don Jazzy and singer Wande Coal came to the fore yesterday, with the music producer accusing the Afro Pop star of stealing his song Baby Face, released in the early hours of Tuesday.

    Coal, who released the single under his personal label; Black Diamond Entertainment, had joined MAVIN Records last year, following the split between Don Jazzy and former label mate, D’banj, which signaled the end of their company; Mo’hits.

    Fans began to suspect strongly that all was not well between Coal and Mavin when few months ago, he released a new single, Kilaju which was produced by Maleek Berry and released under his Black Diamond imprint.

    An earlier indication of gradual separation between the two was also noticed after the release of Coal’s video “The Kick” on May 10, 2013 which had no indication of Mavin Records, but Coal’s record label Black Diamond Entertainment.

    Things got awry after the release of the fun upbeat track titled – Baby Face, which got Jazzy taking to his twitter page to blow his boy’s cover. Claiming the ownership of the song which he said he produced a year ago, the label boss said; “How long will I continue to sweat and some people will choose to steal from me. I am nice and easy going doesn’t mean you should disrespect me.”

    Perhaps his words could have kept people wondering who the music producer was referring to, but for the response of Coal, which did not appear to be denying the allegation.

    “It is with sad heart that I make this response. Steal from you? I served your for 10 years, why are you not happy with my progress. Is it bad that I kept quiet and moved on with my life? You have my phone number, email address and my DM to communicate with me, but you choose twitter attention syndrome. After all these years of being loyal to you, I can never believe you will ever say this to me, trying to bring me down on twitter.”

    Coal was one of the reasons D’banj and Jazzy parted ways in 2012, thus the new tussle is a further break of the group, Mavin, which had Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage, D’Prince and Dr SID. Jazzy, cannot be said to have full autonomy over savage, as her label 323 Entertainment is merely in partnership with Mavin Records. With the clear exit of Coal, industry watchers are of the opinion that this may just be the end of the one-year-old Mavin Records.

    The war of words between the two continued with Jazzy debunking insinuation by Coal that he may not be happy with his progress. “Without collecting a dime from you; if I wanted to stop you, why would I allow you release Rotate without my company credit. Why would I allow you perform around the world?”

    But it appears some fans are taking sides with Coal. Responding to Jazzy’s tweets, they had wondered why he chose to go public without first talking the issue out with his boy. To them, Jazzy replied: “I can decide to shut him down with one call. But didn’t. All I ask for is “give me my credit” and nothing else. I honestly expected you all to come at me with me being childish, but enough is enough. Even if I send my legal team on him una go complain too.”

    Don Jazzy and D’banj last year threw barbs in the same manner. Theirs started from a confidential email which leaked, followed by exchange of words on the social media platforms.

  • Wande Coal quits Marvin records

    Wande Coal quits Marvin records

    Award-winning artiste, Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal has quit Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records.

    The Nation gathered that Wande Coal, a member of the defunct Mo’hits records, co-owned by Dbanj and Don Jazzy, released a single Kilaju two days ago, under his own floated record label called Black Diamond Entertainment. His two previous singles Kick and Rotate had been released under Marvin Records.

    Although no official statement has been issued on Wande exit from Mavin Records, there are strong indications that he has moved on for good as the official cover art of the new single reads: Black Diamond Entertainment-Wande Coal Kilaju-produced by Maleek Berry.

    The producer of the single is another indication that things have fallen apart in the Marvin camp as Maleek is Wizkid’s in-house producer.

    A source who does not want his name in print disclosed that Wande’s career has been dormant right from the days of the Mo’hits records and as such he may have decided to take his destiny in his own hands by launching his own record label.

    “Don’t blame Wande Coal; he’s only released one full-length album, Mushin2Mohits back in 2009,” the source said.

    It would be recalled that Mavin Records was founded barely a year ago after the crisis that rocked Mo’Hits records. Other artistes on the label are Tiwa Savage, D’Prince and Dr. Sid.

  • Don Jazzy, Ruggedman donate to ‘save OJB’ campaign

    Don Jazzy, Ruggedman donate to ‘save OJB’ campaign

    …Vector prays

    Top producer, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy and ace artiste, Michael Stepens, also known as Ruggedman have led the donation train for the fifteen million naira needed for kidney transplant of notable producer, Babatunde Jezreel Okungbowa a.k.a. OJB Jezreel.

    A reliable source disclosed that they made a donation of one million naira each to the ace producer. Foremost rapper, Olanrewaju Ogunmefun (Vector) also paid a visit to OJB and prayed with him.

    Meanwhile, the Association of Sound Engineers and Producers of Nigeria (ASEMPN) which OJB is the vice president has expressed gratitude to Don Jazzy, Ruggedman and other Nigerians for the donation and support shown to the ailing producer.

    ASEMPN berated individuals, which it referred to as “internet opportunists” for circulating falsehood.

    “We categorically state that OJB is fine and not dead contrary to insinuation on his death. He is going through his various dialyses which cost a lot of money,” the association said.

    The Chief Executive Officer of K.Solo Music Incorporated and Media representative of ASEMPN, Solomon Oyeniyi (K.Solo), also debunked claims that the exercise is a scam and that more than the needed money has been raised.

    Donations could still be made to OJB’s UBA Account: Babatunde Okungbowa, Acct. No: 1015075120.

  • Don Jazzy, D’banj flourish apart

    Don Jazzy, D’banj flourish apart

    THE market appears big, and every party seems to be enjoying a fair share ever since they broke up as the Mo’hit group in 2012.

    The opening of 2013 edition of Big Brother Africa-The Chase was headlined by Don Jazzy’s new group, Mavin Crew. On the stage in Johannesburg, Don Jazzy, D’ Prince and Wande Coal sang to the delight of the excited crowd, even as the first lady of the group, Tiwa Savage was having a swell album unveiling concert in Lagos.

    But the partnership between Don Jazzy and D’Banj remains, despite the seeming irreconcilable differences that forced them apart. In a couple of weeks to come, D’Banj’s DB Records will be coming out with its first release, and guess what? Jazzy will be adding his producing ingenuity to the works. The album is thought to be the most anticipated compilation of the year, giving the credentials of the artistes involved. The compilation is expected to feature label acts Kay-Switch and J-Sol alongside a myriad of local and International superstars. DKM (D’ King’s Men) may be hosting the likes of Big Sean, Snoop Lion, Fally Ipupa, 2Face, 2Chainz (USA), Olamide, Naeto C and Ikechukwu among others.

    And recently, when D’banj, who has just won an endorsement as ambassador for Bank of Industry (BoI) hosted a few Industry friends at the BHM Lounge on Tuesday May 28, he rendered a private listening as to what ‘DKM’ is all about.

    Now, the launch of the ‘DKM’ album will be one ceremony too many: D’Banj will, along the concert, be pouring Champaign for his birthday. Therefore come June 23, the entertainer will raise the roofs of the popular Eko Hotel and Suites in a concert that will feature live appearances from some of the finest stars around the globe.

    It’s going to be his 33rd birthday, and the entertainer says you can only expect the best of performances from him and his friends.

  • Don Jazzy, Wande Coal others to light up BBA opening

    THE Big Brother launch show will come alive today as multiple award- winning musicians, Don Jazzy, D’ Prince and Wande Coal, take centre stage.

    The 28 new housemates will also be revealed to audiences in over 50 African countries for season 8 of Big Brother Africa, dubbed The Chase.

    Audiences can look forward to sassy and upbeat tunes from Kenya’s award -winner, STL.

    Boasting hit songs such as “Take My Time”, “Hula Hoop”, “Bad as I Wanna Be”, the singer, songwriter and rapper promises to deliver an unforgettable and lasting performance with her distinct pop, soul and rap sound.

    One of South Africa’s leading Afro Pop music groups, Mafikizolo, will also serenade audiences with their soulful and rhythmic tunes on the big launch night.

    The line-up will also include a slot for some comic relief from Kenyan stand-up comedian, Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as Churchill.