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 […]
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 […]
Song Of The Week: Johnny Drille – Papa
Still in the spirit of the recently celebrated Father’s Day, Johnny Drille‘s “Papa” is our song of the week. The song is an ode to fathers, particularly referencing his own father’s wisdom, prayers, and his admonition as he leaves his hometown for greener pastures. He advises his son of the importance of prayer and faith […]
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 Best 6 Music Videos
Tiwa Savage is one of the most prominent voices in the Nigerian music industry. Ever since joining Mavin Records in 2012, she has become a household name with numerous awards under her belt, some of which are Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards, Best Female in the MTV Africa Music Awards […]
Tiwa’s New Single Hits Airwaves on Thursday
Tiwa Savage has announced the release of her brand new single “One”. The afro-pop singer and Mavin Record’s first lady has featured in the trending “Fever” music video with Wizkid, as well as D’banj’s “Shake it” in the last few weeks. Other singles released by the singer this year include “Lova Lova”, “Labalaba”, “Tiwa’s Vibe”, […]
Tiwa Savage Makes History At MTV EMA
Nigerian music sensation, Tiwa Savage, has made history as the first female artiste to win the award for the Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The Afro-pop singer was nominated alongside fellow Nigerian and former EMA award winner, Davido, South Africa’s DistructionBoyz and Shekinah, DRC’s Fally Ipupa and Nyashinski from Kenya. She […]
Music Video We Love: ‘Wait For Me’ – Johnny Drille
Our music video for the week is from the talented folk/alternative singer, songwriter, producer, and sound engineer, Johnny Drille. The song is a mellow love song from a boy to his girl who he leaves behind as he travels. The video shows Johnny getting acquainted with a girl before leaving for military training, but returns […]
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 […]
Simisola Gets Over One Million Streams On Boomplay
Online music platform, Boomplay, has announced Simi’s self-titled second studio album – Simisola – has passed the one million streams mark. The achievement exceeds the number of streams reached by her counterparts in the industry. What a feat!! Congrats to @symplysimi on passing 1M streams with #Simisola album on Boomplay?? ? . . . #everythingmusic […]
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 […]
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, Wande Coal and D’Prince Perform at Big Brother Africa, Season 8 [Photos]
Mavin crew artistes- Don Jazzy, D’prince and Wande Coal, performed yesterday at the latest edition of Big Brother Africa. This is the eight season of the ever-popular TV reality show, and it is called The Chase. We are all excited about the show. Nigeria’s representatives are Ada Beverly Osu and Melvin Oduah.