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  • Don Jazzy donates N100m to VeryDarkMan’s NGO

    Don Jazzy donates N100m to VeryDarkMan’s NGO

    Social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has revealed that music producer, Don Jazzy, is the generous mystery donor behind a N100 million contribution to his newly established Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

    Don Jazzy, whose real name is Michael Collins Ajereh, made a significant donation to support VeryDarkMan’s philanthropic efforts.

    In a video shared on his social media, VeryDarkMan expressed his initial disbelief when he saw the large sum in his bank account, suspecting it could be an error or setup after contacting others who denied making the transfer.

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    His doubts were put to rest when Don Jazzy confirmed he was the donour, intending to support the NGO’s cause.

  • Don Jazzy one of the smartest in the industry – ID Cabasa

    Don Jazzy one of the smartest in the industry – ID Cabasa

    Popular music producer ID Cabasa has praised Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy as one of the smartest individuals in the music industry.

    In a recent interview, Cabasa attributed Don Jazzy’s success to his strategic collaboration with skitmakers, which has earned him the loyalty and support of the content creator community.

    Cabasa said by featuring in skits, Don Jazzy connected with content creators, ensuring that whenever he releases new music, they’ll post about it freely.

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    “Don Jazzy is one of the smartest people in this industry. What Don Jazzy did is connect with them (content creator) so that anytime he drops, all of them will post,” he said.

    Cabasa advised emerging artists to follow Don Jazzy’s lead and collaborate with content creators to amplify their work.

    He cited Kizz Daniel as another example of a superstar who has successfully fostered relationships with content creators.

    The legendary producer also emphasised the importance of working with younger creatives.

    “I work a lot with Gen Z because they are full of inspiration while people from my set have experience”, he added.

  • Reactions as Don Jazzy pays tribute to late mother

    Reactions as Don Jazzy pays tribute to late mother

    Music producer and record label owner, Don Jazzy, has paid a tribute to his late mother on the second anniversary of her passing.

    Don Jazzy shared a poignant photo of his family visiting her gravesite, accompanied by a touching message: “We miss you, mum.”

    The post elicited an outpouring of condolences and support from fans and friends, who offered words of comfort and prayed for her soul to continue resting in peace. 

    Read Also: My artists don’t release song same day as Wizkid or Asake – Don Jazzy

    nekie_neka said: “May she keep resting peacefully and may God keep filling the void she left within you all, with his grace. Amen

    cynthia_salawu remarked: “May her gentle soul keep resting

    sharonbensonofficial said: “Chai rest well mummy in the bossom of the lord

    sons_of_donjazzy noted: “Keep resting well mama legend”

    pepepretti_herself said: “ Continue to sleep peacefully mama Don”

    jazzysburger wrote: “She is and will always be the Best

    victorokpalan penned: “Condolences. The loss of a mother cuts deep”

  • My artists don’t release song same day as Wizkid or Asake – Don Jazzy

    My artists don’t release song same day as Wizkid or Asake – Don Jazzy

    Music executive and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has shared his strategy to avoid releasing music on the same day as Wizkid or Asake.

    In a recent podcast interview with Fisayo Fosudo, Don Jazzy said he considers it “suicidal” to compete with the successful artists, who dominate Nigeria’s streaming era.

    To avoid clashing with Wizkid and Asake’s releases, Don Jazzy has shifted Mavin Records’ traditional Friday release date to Wednesdays or Thursdays.

    This move ensures his artists, including Rema, Ayra Starr, and Crayon, get maximum attention and visibility.

    Read Also: Why I’m not married yet – Don Jazzy reveals

    He said: “We [Mavin] are moving from the traditional Friday release date to Wednesdays and Thursdays because there are no more Fridays [without another artist dropping a song].

    “If my artiste is to drop a song or project on a Friday and Wizkid or Asake is also releasing that day, I will move our release date because you don’t want to just die a natural death.”

  • Why I’m not married yet – Don Jazzy reveals

    Why I’m not married yet – Don Jazzy reveals

    Music executive and producer, Don Jazzy has humorously revealed that he is still single at 41, attributing his unmarried status to being an “Ashawo”.

    He made this comment in response to a social media post accusing him of frequently interacting with attractive women on Instagram.

    The user with the handle @Ugbede_ wrote, “Once you open any baddies page on Instagram the first thing you’ll see is ‘followed by Don Jazzy’. That man is everywhere.”

    Reposting the tweet, Don Jazzy said, “I be Ashawo na. Na why I never marry.”

    Read Also: I tried to sell Mo’hit records for N1m, says Don Jazzy

    Jazzy responded to a curious fan asking about his marital status by explaining that he is currently prioritizing personal growth.

    He expressed his desire to become a better version of himself before committing to marriage, ensuring that his future partner would experience a more refined and mature version of him.

    A curious fan asked: “But fr [for real] @DONJAZZY why aren’t you married?”

    Don Jazzy replied: “I dey work on myself so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me.”

  • I tried to sell Mo’hit records for N1m, says Don Jazzy

    I tried to sell Mo’hit records for N1m, says Don Jazzy

    Music executive, Don Jazzy, has disclosed that he once attempted to sell his record label, Mo’hit Records, for a paltry sum of one million naira.

    In an exclusive interview with Bounce Radio, Don Jazzy revealed that the struggling period followed the release of D’banj’s single “Tongolo”, which failed to yield the expected financial success.

    The music mogul confirmed that he approached Nigerian music executive Obi Asika with the proposal, but the deal ultimately fell through.

    Read Also: Don Jazzy: Our female artistes work hard, yet receive less recognition

    Don Jazzy’s candid admission offers a rare glimpse into the challenges he faced in the early days of his career and serves as a testament to his resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

  • Don Jazzy: Our female artistes work hard, yet receive less recognition

    Don Jazzy: Our female artistes work hard, yet receive less recognition

    Music executive Don Jazzy believes that Nigerians are not very receptive towards female singers.

    He expressed sadness over the fact that Nigerians don’t support female artists as much as male artists, despite the hard work put in by the female artists.

    A netizen with the username @Lahon199x raised concerns about this, stating that female Nigerian artists have a better chance of becoming global A-list stars than they do in Nigeria.

    The X user wrote: “Nigerians in general are still not receptive to Female music

    Read Also: Don Jazzy hails Wizkid for endorsing Ayra Starr’s new album

    “You will see female dominating or at least equal to the men in other countries’ music industry

    “But In Nigeria? Our female artistes have more chances of being A-list globally than being A-list in Nigeria.”

    Reposting his tweet, Don Jazzy wrote, “And it’s so sad. The women put in so much work.”

  • Don Jazzy hails Wizkid for endorsing Ayra Starr’s new album

    Don Jazzy hails Wizkid for endorsing Ayra Starr’s new album

    Music executive Don Jazzy and Grammy-winning singer Wizkid have resolved their online feud following a recent social media dispute.

    Don Jazzy expressed his gratitude after Wizkid endorsed his signee, Ayra Starr’s sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21.”

    Wizkid had endorsed the album, which was released on Friday, May 31, on his X handle.

    Sharing the album cover and streaming link, Wizkid wrote: “Superstar”.

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    Don Jazzy reposted Wizkid’s tweet with the caption; “Thanks Big Wiz.”

    Recall that the Wizkid shaded Don Jazzy after his signee Ladipoe seemingly ridiculed him in an X post for claiming that ‘hip hop is dead’.

    After a fan alerted Wizkid to the post, he reacted by saying, “Lol, never chatting with anyone signed to an influencer. Next.”

    Don Jazzy reacted by unfollowing Wizkid on Instagram.

  • I’m honored to be compared with Young John, says Don Jazzy

    I’m honored to be compared with Young John, says Don Jazzy

    Producer and singer, Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, has replied netizens who compared him to colleague, Young John.

    Some music lovers on social media have been comparing Young Jonn to Don Jazzy since the former YBNL producer switched to singing.

    Reacting via his X handle, Jazzy said it was an honour to be compared with Young Jonn.

    Read Also: Don Jazzy took me from nothing, says Reekado Banks

    He noted that Young Jonn is one of his favourite artists at the moment.

    He wrote: “[Young Jonn is] Undeniably one of the baddest producers we have had in the game and also one of my fav artists at the moment. I’m honored to be compared with him.”

  • DJ BigN blasts ‘fake’ friends, thanks Don Jazzy for support

    DJ BigN blasts ‘fake’ friends, thanks Don Jazzy for support

    Popular disc jockey, better known as DJ Big N has blasted some undisclosed celebrities for their promptness in showing fake love. 

    Expressing how tired he is of the fake love and fake friends, he said that he was a lion and  because most people know this, they should not come to him with that fake love because he can spot it from a mile away.

    Appreciating Don Jazzy, he said he understands that most people do stupid things when they go into survival mode, they should try as much as possible to keep it away from him.

    Read Also: Don Jazzy took me from nothing, says Reekado Banks

    “F3CK ALL THIS FAKE LOVE. ALL THESE FAKE FRIENDS. I’M A LION, THEY KNOW THIS, DON’T COME TO ME WITH NO FAKE LOVE, I SPOT THAT SH!T FROM A MILE AWAY.I UNDERSTAND PEOPLE DO STUPID STUFF WHEN THEY GO INTO SURVIVAL MODE, BUT KEEP THAT MOVIE FAR AWAY FROM ME.

    “I NEVER HAVE GIVEN A FCK, YOU TALK ABOUT PEOPLE WHEN THEY DOWN THEN DRAW THE BIGGEST HEART IN THEIR COMMENT SECTION WHEN THEY UP. LET ME NOT TALK ABOUT THE CELEBS WHO I WAS SELFLESS TOO. TIME FOR RECIPROCITY, THEM DEY FORM AMNESIA. GOD BLESS DON JAZZY FOR ME. ONE OF THE FEW THAT HAS KEPT IT FROM JUMP,” he wrote via his IG story.