Entertainment Takes: Ayra Starr May Just Be The Unlikely Come-Up Story Of 2021
The New Year is not so far gone and already Don Jazzy already seems to be laying down the marker for the industry and its other leaders. In a dazzling media roll-out in the past week, Jazzy unveiled his latest female music act, Ayra Starr to the public. Read more about Entertainment The unveiling […]
Nigeria’s Music Wins: Growth or No Growth
Thanks to social media, a lot has progressed quickly on the Nigerian music scene. When Ice Prince copped the first BET International Act all by himself, he became the first Nigerian and African act to do it all by himself. But he was by no means the first to do it in a pure […]
SMATF: Nigerian Celebrity TikTok Accounts You Should Follow ASAP
TikTok has become everyone’s favorite social media platform. With the pandemic and resulting lockdown, people had to find creative ways to quell their boredom and make great use of their time. And the video-sharing app happened to be the best place for that. Thanks to the myriad of hashtag challenges and lip-syncing videos that have […]
Rema, the Young Mavin Star on Obama’s Summer Playlist
Two days ago, Barack Obama sparked a fresh round of excitement on Twitter. This came just before we got over Burna Boy’s Anybody on Sir Elton John’s show. Barack Obama shared a list of the songs he and his wife Michelle have been listening to over the summer. The tweet got trending when Nigerians noticed […]
Mavin Records Signs New Artiste“Crayon”
Mavin Records has just announced the signing of another young, new artist Crayon, barely two months after officially announcing their contract with Rema. Crayon is signed to a Mavin Records imprint owned by music producer, Baby Fresh. In his announcement, the Mavin Record boss, Don Jazzy, said that Crayon will be bringing a lot of […]
Song of the Week: Johnny Drille – Shine
Johnny Drille‘s “Shine” is one of the two singles released by the singer in February 2019 as a buildup to the release of his new project. “Do your best, and don’t lose yourself.” The song is an encouragement for anyone who is faced with challenges in their journey to success and a better life. He […]
Tiwa Savage’s Sold-Out UK Tour
Tiwa Savage has become the first female Nigerian artiste to host a sold-out show in the UK. You will recall that Wizkid also created a record at the same venue. The show, tagged The Savage Tour, which featured a dazzling performance by the celebrated artiste, was her very first concert in the United Kingdom, and tickets […]
6 Years of Awesome Music From Mavin Records
6 YEARS OF AWESOME MUSIC FROM MAVIN RECORDS Mavin Records, one of the most prolific record labels in Nigeria is celebrating its 6th anniversary. S/O to every #Mavin out there. Your support and love to our label and artists over the past 6 Years is greatly appreciated. Happy Mavin Anniversary! #MavinAt6 A post shared by […]
Did You Know…? Don Jazzy And D’Banj Were Once Security Guards
Did you know that Don Jazzy and D’banj, founders of now defunct Mo’hits Records, were both security guards in the UK? The Meeting Micheal Collins Ajereh had moved to London earlier after his uncle’s invitation to come and drum at a church. He soon took up a job as a security guard at McDonald’s, the […]
Don Jazzy and Dele Odufuye Launch Free WiFi Service In Lagos
Music producer Don Jazzy and businessman Dele Odufuye have teamed up to launch Flobyt WiFi, a free WiFi service. Flobyt’s free WiFi service is accessible in locations which have partnered with it to deliver internet connectivity to the public. Partner locations for the service include eateries, parks, restaurants and cafes which have signed up with […]
Happy Birthday, Don Jazzy!
Popular music producer and CEO, Mavin Records, Don Jazzy turns a year older today! Born Michael Collins Ayeeh on 26 November, 1982, Don Jazzy grew up in Ajegunle, Lagos. He attended the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in Edo state, studying Business Management despite his flair for music. He is well-known for his Mo Hits productions […]
Video of the Week: Godwin by Korede Bello
It’s FINALLY out! The hot, new video to Godwin, Korede Bello’s hit single has been released. Not too long ago, we published a feature on Korede’s signing to Don Jazzy’s record label, Mavin Records. It’s great to see that the young man is now a force to reckon with, making steady waves in the music […]
Ice Prince Reveals Don Jazzy is Building a Massive MAVIN Records Headquarters
Chocolate City rapper, Ice Prince Zamani has revealed that ace music producer and record label executive, Don Jazzy, is currently building a headquarters for his MAVIN Records. Ice Prince made this known via a congratulatory tweet at Don Jazzy; ‘Big congratz to a king @DONJAZZY and the whole Mavin fam on the new Mavin HQ! […]
Don Jazzy Signs New Artiste, Korede Bello
Ace music producer and Mavin Records CEO, Don Jazzy, has signed little known afro R&B singer, Korede Bello, to his Mavin Records label. Don Jazzy announced this on Twitter via his handle, @Donjazzy, after he signed Di’ja and Reekado Banks earlier in the month. “@DONJAZZY: We have met @AphroDija & @ReekadoBanks. #TeamMavin brace urself as […]
Life After Mavin: Wande Coal Floats Own Label
The recent boardroom crisis at Mavin Records might be creating a new vista for Wande Coal. The dark chubby singer who officially parted ways with Mavin Records has reportedly established his own record label. Wande Coal and Don Jazzy, CEO of Mavin Records, had some differences some months back over intellectual property rights, but that […]
Don Jazzy, P-Square and D’banj are Nigeria’s Richest Music Stars – Forbes
Forbes Africa recently released a top ten list of highest paid music stars in Africa. The Magazine responsible for Africa’s rich and powerful list, used factors such as endorsements, record deals and hits by the stars, to determine the ranking order among the music entertainers. United States based African Hip-hop artiste, Akon, ranked number one, […]