Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy is a Nigerian producer, singer and Mavin Records founder whose work connects the Mo’ Hits years with new generations of Afrobeats artists.
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MusicOverview
- Full name
- Michael Collins Ajereh
- Born
- 26 November 1982, Umuahia, Nigeria
- Raised
- Ajegunle, Lagos
- Work
- Record producer, singer, songwriter and music executive
- Breakout
- Mo’ Hits Records with D’banj, founded in 2004
- Founded
- Mavin Records, 2012
Mini bio
How it started.
Born Michael Collins Ajereh in Umuahia and raised in Ajegunle, Lagos, Don Jazzy started learning bass guitar and piano at 12. A trip to London in 2000 to play drums at a church brought him into a new musical circle, including D’banj.
The Mo’ Hits years.
He and D’banj formed Mo’ Hits Records in 2004. His productions helped introduce D’banj and Wande Coal to a wider audience, with albums including No Long Thing, The Entertainer and Mushin To Mo’Hits. His producer tag, “It’s Don Jazzy Again!”, became part of the sound fans knew.
Building Mavin.
Don Jazzy founded Mavin Records in 2012, beginning a new chapter in artist development. Its roster has included Tiwa Savage, Rema, Ayra Starr and Johnny Drille. In a 2021 interview, he explained that artists train in Mavin’s academy until they are ready for their debut.
Making room for the next generation.
Universal Music Group announced a majority investment in Mavin Global in February 2024. Alongside his label work, Don Jazzy keeps recording: Hard Guy Confessions with Johnny Drille arrived that November, followed by guest appearances with JVXN, Victony and Yemi Alade.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2026Ala Bekee · Yemi Alade & Don JazzyJoint artist
- 2025E Go Be · VictonyFeatured artist
- 2025Waka · JVXNFeatured vocalist alongside Deeno
- 2024Hard Guy Confessions · Johnny Drille & Don JazzyJoint artist, vocalist and producer
- 2014Dorobucci · MavinsProducer and featured vocalist
- 2011Lift Off · Jay-Z & Kanye West featuring BeyoncéAdditional production
- 2005No Long Thing · D’banjProducer
Awards
Quotes
We are taking Afrobeats to the world.Don Jazzy, Music Business Worldwide
In his November 2021 interview, he described how Mavin was expanding its team and reaching listeners beyond Africa.
Trivia
- His familiar producer tag is “It’s Don Jazzy Again!”.
- He learned bass guitar and piano at 12.
- He met Kanye West and Jay-Z while working with D’banj, leading to his work on “Lift Off”.
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