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  • ‘Pray for Marvin’, Don Jazzy asks fan

    Mavin Record honcho, Don Jazzy has reacted to reports on the purported collapse of the record label.

    The social media feasted on the recent exit of Reekado Banks, one of the top artistes from Mavin records, with many speculating the gradual collapse of the record label.

    Don Jazzy however assured fans that the record label is only down and will recover soon.

    He said in response to a question asked by one of his followers on Twitter, who wanted to know if the record label has ceased to exist since its top artistes are already leaving.

    The follower asked: “Mr Jazzy, is Mavin dead or Buhari’s change has hit your label? This one your top artistes are leaving, leaving behind the learner’s and the upcoming?”

    Responding, Don Jazzy said: “Naaa we never die. We just faint small. E dey happen. Pray for us to recover if you can.”

    Reekado Banks left the label in December 2018 to form his ‘BANKS MUSIC’ imprint.

    Mavin Records was founded in May 2012, after Don Jazzy and former label mate, Dapo Oyebanjo, aka D’Banj parted ways.

  • RMD, Don Jazzy ‘walk’ Scotland for perfect blend

    Two weeks after renowned actor, Richard Mofe Damjio (RMD) and music producer, Don Jazzy, returned from Scotland after a four-day exploratory trip to understand the secrets of the Johnnie Walker whisky, the buzz is yet to simmer as their teeming fans remain resolute about knowing their findings of their Edinburgh tour.

    RMD and Don Jazzy toured the world’s largest private whisky collection, the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, Cardhu Distillery and Dalwhinie Distillery, homes of two of the 29 single malt whiskies that are created into the Johnnie Walker blended whisky.

    The brand ambassadors have obliged them by sharing some of their experiences during the trip, which involved an immersion in the process of the selection of the 29 single malt whiskies that are blended into the Johnnie Walker flavour.

    RMD in his post on Instagram explained: ‘@donjazzy and I explored Edinburgh, wore kilts, danced to bagpipes and had our minds blown by the wonder called #JohnnieWalker. Like they say, if music is nice, you play it twice. The journey took us to the historically important Cardhu Distillery, the first distillery bought by Johnnie Walker. A visit to the Johnnie Walker Archives is filled with inspiring history of the human spirit.’

    On the visit to the world’s largest private whisky collection owned by Diageo, Don Jazzy had posted: ‘All I see is a lot of journeys blended and placed in bottles. Diageo una try for this one o. #lovescotch #johnniewalker’

     

  • Don Jazzy speaks on getting married soon

    Popular music producer and singer, Don Jazzy, who recently posted a video in which he was seen dancing at a wedding ceremony, has revealed that he is getting married soon. He also used the opportunity to inform his soon-to-be bride to note that he is not a good dancer.

    “If you ever think you can’t dance,” he said in the video which he shared, “Just remember this. You can’t be that bad. I decided to start going out more.

    “Came all the way to this wedding maybe I will see wife. Everybody was taken sha. But dear future wife, just know that I will embarrass you with my dance moves forever. Take me as I am. I don talk my own.”

    Responding to the post, Banky W, who married last year, said the internet will go bizarre when Don Jazzy eventually walks down the aisle.

    “Lol the day you eventually marry ehh… no be only internet wey go break, na full earth quake.”

    Jazzy replied, “@Bankywellington hahaha I don’t want the internet to break sef. It will stay intact to witness pure happiness. Joining you soon bro, don’t worry.”

    Recall that Don Jazzy, days after the purported engagement of super blogger, Linda Ikeji, ‘broke’ the internet, as the Mavin Record’s boss, did not take the news kindly.

    It was reported that in the past, Jazzy had somewhat expressed his crush for Ikeji,  and shortly after her engagement hit the news mill, he uploaded a photo of himself weeping while his friends consoled him in a photograph that went viral.

    Jazzy, 35, was said to have often joked about marrying Ikeji who is older than him by two years.

  • Don Jazzy speaks on getting married soon

    Popular music producer and singer, Don Jazzy, who recently posted a video in which he was seen dancing at a wedding ceremony, has revealed that he is getting married soon. He also used the opportunity to inform his soon-to-be bride to note that he is not a good dancer.

    “If you ever think you can’t dance,” he said in the video which he shared, “Just remember this. You can’t be that bad. I decided to start going out more.

    “Came all the way to this wedding maybe I will see wife. Everybody was taken sha. But dear future wife, just know that I will embarrass you with my dance moves forever. Take me as I am. I don talk my own.”

    Responding to the post, Banky W, who married last year, said the internet will go bizarre when Don Jazzy eventually walks down the aisle.

    “Lol the day you eventually marry ehh… no be only internet wey go break, na full earth quake.”

    Jazzy replied, “@Bankywellington hahaha I don’t want the internet to break sef. It will stay intact to witness pure happiness. Joining you soon bro, don’t worry.”

    Recall that Don Jazzy, days after the purported engagement of super blogger, Linda Ikeji, ‘broke’ the internet, as the Mavin Record’s boss, did not take the news kindly.

    It was reported that in the past, Jazzy had somewhat expressed his crush for Ikeji,  and shortly after her engagement hit the news mill, he uploaded a photo of himself weeping while his friends consoled him in a photograph that went viral.

    Jazzy, 35, was said to have often joked about marrying Ikeji who is older than him by two years.

  • Mo Hits: Don Jazzy, D’Banj hint on reunion tour

    The yearnings of Fans for a reunion by the defunct Mo Hits Squad, is gradually becoming a reality as Michael Collins and Dapo Oyebanjo a.k.a Don Jazzy and D’Banj respectively have publicly announced a ‘Reunion Tour’.

    The duo made the announcement on their respective instagram handles.

    D’Banj, with over two million followers on instagram @iambangalee, stated: “@donjazzy Are they ready’’

    Similarly, Don Jazzy, with about 3.9 million instagram followers in his characteristic responded on @donjazzy “@iambangalee How many states/countries should we give them?’’

    However, the exact dates, venues or artists to perform during the tour were not mentioned in their different posts.

    Nevertheless, it is a welcome and cheering news for fans of Mo Hits Records, after members of the group went their separate ways in 2012.

    The group founded in 2004 dominated the Nigerian music scene between 2004 and 2012.

    The defunct Mo Hit Records artists first performance after the break up took place at the recent “Davido’s 30 Billion Music Concert’’ in December last year.

    The Squad had artists such as Don Jazzy, D’Banj, Dr Sid, Wande Coal, D’ Prince aka Omoba and K-Switch.

    After the break up, Don Jazzy went on to establish another record label known as Mavin Records (MR) and took along with him, D’ Prince, Dr Sid and Wande Coal.

    Later, the iconic producer and the Chief Executive Officer of MR went on to sign the likes of Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello, Di’Ja, Reekado Banks, Johnny Drille, Poe and the DNA Twins.

    D’Banj On the other hand, signed a record deal with American Kanye West’s “Good Music’’.

    He founded DB Record where he signed his younger brother, K-Switch alongside two producers Jaysleek and Deevee.

    The 38 year-old Kaduna-born artist also known as `Kokomaster’ later signed controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh to the label.

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  • Korede Bello in photoshopped image as Don Jazzy, Rihanna’s baby

    Korede Bello in photoshopped image as Don Jazzy, Rihanna’s baby

    Probably as a way of expressing his inner desire, Afro soul artiste Korede Bello, has published a photo which depicts himself as Don Jazzy and Rihanna’s baby.

    This time around, the ‘God Win’ crooner who is signed to Mavin Records owned by Don Jazzy had his picture merged with Don Jazzy and Rihanna into what could be seen as a family portrait.

    Taking to his Instagram account to showcase the work designed by Betmak Grafix, Korede Bello wrote: “Somebody shu pls tag my mummy to follow back.

    #MelaninPopping.”

    Mavin boss Don Jazzy has not hidden his crush for ppop star Rihanna as in the past, he has uploaded photosphopped images of himself and Rihanna decked out in traditional outfits.

    However, with this recent upload, Korede Bello tows the line of fellow singer Adekunle Gold who is also a graphic artist and regularly showcases his skills by merging his photo with other female celebrities.

  • Shooting musical videos abroad is cost effective – Efa

    Shooting musical videos abroad is cost effective – Efa

    A rap artiste, Efa Iware, popularly known as “Efa”, says artistes prefer shooting musical videos abroad because it is cost effective and cheaper.

    Iware told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that in Nigeria people tend to be unprofessional in doing their jobs “which is not the case abroad’’.

    “There are some sophisticated equipment and modern technologies required for good productions that we do not have in the country and in terms of logistics, it is very terrible here.

    “If you schedule a video shoot for 8a.m., it may not start till 3p.m. or later because of hold up and other problems.

    “If structures and amenities are in place in this country and we have less hold ups, maybe artistes will not go out to do their videos,’’ he said.

    Iware said that if the artists were being empowered and if they could get their money’s worth from the works they released, they might be forced to do their shootings in the country.

    “They may be able to produce more quality videos because they have the money to go for that.

    “If we have videos that are poorly produced and it is showcased, people will not go for them.

    “We need to scale up our production to be as good as those produced abroad,’’ he said.

    The musician noted that lack of good equipment in the country was one of the challenges facing production of good video.

    “These equipment cost a lot. It is few individuals that own them and they loan it out for just a day or hours because they will need to give it to others too.

    He said that the country needed to put the right policy in place and give artistes rebates on  importation of musical equipment.

    Iware studied Geography in University of Ibadan; he is a rapper, an actor, who played with a group known as X-Factor in 2011.

    His songs are “Sunmobi-2014’’, “Balling Like Don Jazzy-2014’’, Bottom of the Glass-2015’’, “Brandi-2o015’’, “Obandi’’ and others.

  • Asari Dokubo blasts Don Jazzy over attacks on Diezani

    Asari Dokubo blasts Don Jazzy over attacks on Diezani

    Ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has hit Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, for condemning former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Allison-Madueke, over reports she stole “$90 billion”.

    Asari-Dokubo blew hot in a video published on Facebook, where he also branded President Buhari and his cabinet as liars.

    He said: “May God punish that useless dirty Don Jazzy abundantly, for speaking about Diezani’s alleged loot.”

    Last Friday, Don Jazzy weighed in on the alleged stolen funds reportedly diverted by Diezani, on his Twitter page.

    The record label boss tweeted that he wanted to know “if God forgives people like the ex-minister.”

    He asked a question on Twitter: “So if Diezani should say ‘God forgive me’ will her soul be saved last last?. Ahh this life.”

    Don Jazzy is yet to respond to Asari- Dokubo’s rants.

    A visibly angry Dokubo also accused President Buhari of stealing N2.8 billion during his time as federal commissioner of petroleum resources.

    He also added that a government panel accused the president of stealing N25 billion when he was at the helm of affairs at PTDF.

    Asari- Dokubo, referring to critics, said, “If Diezani takes our oil, na una own?”

    He argued if indeed Mrs. Alison-Madueke stole such an amount, it should be proven.

    The ex-minister, who is reported to be receiving treatment for cancer in the United Kingdom, has come under attacks from some Nigerian entertainers lately.

    A Nollywood actor, Aremu Afolayan, also placed curses on her for allegedly stealing billions of naira from Nigeria.

    The actor shared a video on Instagram on Wednesday in which he blamed her “kind” for the reasons Nigerians flee the country in search of greener pastures.

    Aremu, who is one of the sons of the late famous theatre and filmmaker, Ade Love, spared no words as he described the embattled ex-minister as a ‘mad person’ whose life won’t end well.

    He also alleged that she stole over N27 trillion which belonged to Nigeria.

    Ongoing hearings in a US court case revealed that Mrs. Alison-Madueke and two of her business associates, Jide Omokore and Kola Aluko, spent about $144 million on property.

     

  • Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Davido make Forbes’ top 10 richest African musicians

    Don Jazzy, Wizkid, Davido make Forbes’ top 10 richest African musicians

    Forbes Africa has released its list of Richest African musicians.

    The list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presence, influence and others.

    Nigerian artistes, Don Jazzy, Wizkid and Davido, are among the top ten richest African musicians.

    The top ten are:

    1. AKON

    Akon has over 35 million albums sold worldwide. He has won numerous awards including five Grammy Award nominations and has 45 Billboard Hot 100 songs under his belt. He tops the list according to Forbes Africa.

    2. BLACK COFFEE, SOUTH AFRICA

    The multi-award-winning artist’s real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo. He was born in South Africa’s house music province, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and raised in the Eastern Cape province, where Nelson Mandela hailed from, before moving back to KZN to study music.

    3. HUGH MASEKELA, SOUTH AFRICA

    Hugh was born in Witbank, east of Johannesburg. He has released more than 43 albums and performed with Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, The Byrds, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Miriam Makeba.

    4. DON JAZZY, NIGERIA

    Don Jazzy is ranked fourth richest in Africa and also first in Nigeria. Like many artists, his real name is Michael Collins Ajereh, and he started playing music as a child in church before moving to the UK to pursue his career.

    5. TINASHE, ZIMBABWE-AMERICAN

    Tinashe was a child model by the age of three. The twenty-four-year-old sang before she could talk and made her first appearance in 2000 in the film Cora Unashamed. Her voice also starred in the cartoon feature film The Polar Express alongside Oscar-winning actor, Tom Hanks.

    6. JIDENNA, NIGERIAN-AMERICAN,

    By the age of 10, Jidenna Theodore Mobisson knew he wanted to do music but was afraid to tell his father who wanted him to be an engineer. He is ranked sixth according to Forbes Africa.

    7. WIZKID, NIGERIA

    Wizkid is arguably currently the uncrowned king of African music. Grammy Award-winning artist, Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz, danced to his songs Ojuelegba and Caro, with Keys posting a video on her Instagram account with the caption, “This song makes me happy”. Kylie Jenner also posted a video of herself dancing to Wizkid’s music on Snapchat.

    8. DAVIDO, NIGERIA

    Davido has claimed a high status in just five years. He said it was people like P-Square and D’Banj who made him believe this was possible. He became famous for his widely acclaimed 2012 debut album “Omo Baba Olowo”.

    9. SARKODIE, GHANA

    Michael Owusu Addo started out as an underground rapper and through the help of Duncan Williams, his former manager, his career was launched. Staying true to his identity, he is a big advocate of Azonto, a Ghanaian genre that is said to have been born out of Kpanlogo, a traditional dance.

    His first single off his fourth album, Mewu, sold almost 4,000 copies on the first day of its release in Ghana. He was also the first Ghanaian to win a BET award.

    10. OLIVER MTUKUDZI, ZIMBABWE

    Oliver Tuku Mtukudzi has 65 albums under his belt, more than the legendary Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. It’s a remarkable career stretching back 41 years with songs that have enlivened parties all over the world.

    He is ranked 10th richest musician in Africa.

  • Expectations for the week

    [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s we begin a new week, several actions, decisions and activities will be taken in various walks of life across the country.

    From politics, sports, fashion and entertainment, this column will give you a quick peep into expectations for the week. Today, the debut of juicy news to expect hits your tabs, laptops and phones.

    First, let’s start with the melodrama by some of our incredibly talented thespians in the Senate. The seemingly unending saga involving the Customs boss Col. Hameed Ali, about his UNIFORM and the refusal of the senate to lay down its ego for an insubordinate retired colonel leaves much to be imagined.

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    Reliable sources have it that the Customs boss rather than appear on the stated date, met the Senate President, Bukola Saraki a day before in a closed-door meeting. Still unsatisfied with the meeting, the senators demanded he appeared before them last Friday.

    The iconoclast, Col. Ali, shocked everyone when he appeared in flowing white robes matched with a white cap…interesting! When asked why he didn’t wear his uniform, he said his letter of invitation did not specifically inform him of what to wear. He was “sent” back home to dress properly, and was told to appear this Wednesday in his uniform.

    Will Col. Ali appear in his uniform as stipulated by the Senate? This will be answered in the next forty-eight hours.

    Secondly, Nigerians will be eager to know what will become of the acting EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu. Twice, he has been rejected by the Senate; the latest, on the grounds of failing the highly revered “integrity test” by some “men of integrity” in the senate. Their decision they say is predicated on the report by the DSS. Will the President resend his name to the Senate or nominate another individual? It is only a question of time!

    On the entertainment scene, the Big Brother Naija housemates may be reduced by one later in the week. Just yesterday, Thin Tall Tony (TTT) got evicted after getting the least number of votes. TTT, DebbieRise, T-boss and Efe were put up for eviction last week. As the show enters it’s closing stages, many viewers are expectant of more scintillating drama that has followed the show from the beginning.

    After Don Jazzy’s surprise visit to the housemates today, the viewers will love to know which celebrity will be next to visit the housemates.

    In sports, after defeating the league leaders at home yesterday to go second on the table, MFM FC have another home fixture on Wednesday which will make them go top of the league if they win. Star striker, Stephen Odey will have to be in his usual top form if the “Olukoya boys” are to continue their good home run. Will the Agege based club win and go top of the Nigerian football league? Time will tell…

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