Don Jazzy (real name: Michael Collins Ajereh) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur. He was born on November 26, 1982, in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. Don Jazzy is the founder and CEO of Mavin Records, one of Nigeria’s leading music record labels.
Early Life and Education
Don Jazzy grew up in Lagos State, Nigeria. He attended Federal Government College, Lagos, and later studied business management at Ambrose Alli University in Edo State, Nigeria.
Career Beginnings
After completing his studies, Don Jazzy moved to London, England, where he worked as a security guard and a driver. He later discovered his passion for music production and started honing his skills. He worked with several established musicians in the UK and the US, including Solek, D’banj, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kanye West, and Rihanna.
Don Jazzy returned to Nigeria in 2004 and co-founded the now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records with D’banj. Under this label, Don Jazzy produced several hit songs such as “Pere,” “Booty Call,” and “Oliver Twist.”
Mavin Records
In 2012, Don Jazzy founded Mavin Records after a fallout with D’banj. Under this record label, he has produced hit songs such as “Dorobucci,” “Adaobi,” and “Godwin.” Mavin Records has become one of Nigeria’s most successful record labels, producing music for several renowned Nigerian musicians such as Reekado Banks, Di’Ja, Korede Bello, and Tiwa Savage.
Discography
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No Long Thing | D’banj |
| 2007 | Rundown Funk U Up | D’banj |
| 2012 | Dorobucci | Mavin All Stars |
| 2014 | Godwin | Korede Bello |
| 2016 | The First Wave | YCEE |
For a complete list of Don Jazzy’s discography, check out his profile on Boomplay.
Personal Life
Don Jazzy is known to keep his personal life private. He is reportedly single and has not been publicly linked to anyone romantically.
Cars and House
Don Jazzy is a car enthusiast and has a collection of luxury cars, including a Bentley, a Porsche, and a Cadillac Escalade. He also owns a magnificent house in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Net Worth
Don Jazzy is one of the wealthiest musicians in Nigeria, with a net worth of $18.5 million. In Nigerian Naira, his net worth is ₦6.9 billion. Other currencies where Don Jazzy’s net worth is worth mentioning include Canadian Dollar (CAD 24 million), Ghana Cedi (GHS 102 million), Kenya Shilling (KES 2 billion), South Africa Rand (ZAR 252 million), Uganda Shilling (UGX 68 billion), and Indian Rupee (INR 1.4 billion).
Don Jazzy’s net worth is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft. He continues to inspire young musicians in Nigeria and across Africa.
Social Media Accounts
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Don Jazzy is a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian and African music industry. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of musicians to come.
