Don Jazzy Biography: Age, Career, Spouse, Family, Net Worth

Don Jazzy whose full name is Michael Collins Ajereh, is a Nigerian record producer. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of Mo’ Hits Records record label alongside D’banj.

Profiling Don Jazzy

Biography

Don Jazzy (born Michael Collins Ajereh) is an international star in the Nigerian music industry.

Presently in charge of the company’s CEO, Mavin Records along with the founder of Mo’Hits Records, Don Jazzy works as a music producer audio engineer, singer, and music writer.

He was a household name after his albums like the No Long Thing along with Funk Up/Rundown. He also has worked with musicians such as D’Banj, Sauce Kid (Sinzu), Dr. SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, Jay-Z, and Kanye West over a long and prolific career.

On April 3rd, 2021 The Nigerian music producer caused controversy on social media following the posting of photos of his ex-wife, who was married in 2001 when he was in London.

Early Life

Michael Collins Ajereh a.k.a Don Jazzy was born in Unmuahia, Abia State, in the household of the late Mrs. and Mrs. Collins Enebeli Ajereh on 26th November 1982. He was the son of an indigenous from the Isoko tribe of Delta State while his mother was an Igbo princess from Abia State.

Don Jazzy was raised by the older brother Charles Enebeli (popularly known as “D’Prince) located at Ajegunle, Lagos State, following the move of his parents westward in the latter part of the 1980s. At that time he was a fan of music and soon began learning to perform the bass guitar as well as piano. He also was known for his ability to play traditional instruments and percussion.

The award-winning music producer was struggling when he was a child in the Ajegunle location. It took him several years to adjust to life in the city, following the move from Abia State.

At the beginning of the millennium, Don Jazzy was offered the opportunity to travel abroad, following his uncle who asked him to play drums in the chapel in London. In the end, he was offered the position of a security guard at McDonald’s and also formed valuable partnerships with musicians like Solek, JJC, Kas, Jesse Jagz, The 419 Squad as well as the D’Banj.

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Education

Don Jazzy began and completed his primary schooling at Ajegunle situated in Lagos State, before enrolling at Federal Government College, Lagos. While in school, he took part in the school’s music club and made the most of his time off.

After completing the Secondary School Certificates at the senior and junior level, Don Jazzy secured admission to pursue a degree in Business Management at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state.

Age

How old is Don Jazzy? He was born on the 26th of November 1982, he is 39 years old as of October 2022.

Career

Don Jazzy joined forces with musician D’Banj to create Mo Hits Records back in the year 2004. Together, they developed a music brand that would last more than 10 years.

As a member of the label Music the label, he released albums like The No Long Thing along with the album Rundown/Funk You Up. He gained acclaim for his well-known line, “It’s Don Jazzy Again!, which was used as an introduction to songs featuring him. Don Jazzy worked with Wande Coal, D’Prince, and Dr. SID, contributing to the production of important albums like Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 MoHits.

With a wealth of experience in audio engineering as well as recording, the producer was able to be featured in backing vocals on tracks by D’Banj, Sauce Kid, Dr. SID, Ikechukwu, Kween, D’Prince, and Jay-Z and gained International recognition for his work as a producer on Very Good Beatz for Kanye West in 2011. He also collaborated in collaboration with Jay-Z during that time. Then, in March 2012, the duo of Don Jazzy and D’Banj decided to split up because of differences in their artistic style.

Mavin Records

On May 7th, 2012. Don Jazzy created a record label of his own, Mavin Records which released an album that featured all artists signed by the label. Songs on the album include Amarachi, Oma Ga, Take Banana and Chocolate, YOLO and finally, then it was the MAVIN song.. MAVIN also signed the talented singer-songwriter, Tiwa Savage.

On the 7th November on the 7th of November, 2013 Wande Coal quit Mavin Records after a dispute between her and Ajereh Ajereh, who was a part of the group two days earlier. Reekado Banks also quit the company a couple of years later. In the past, Mavin Records signed Ayra Starr who is a young talented female musician. Mavin has also signed Magixx along with Boy Spice.

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Mavin Records Artistes

Below is a list of the Amazing artists who Mavin Record has signed to date:

• Tiwa Savage
• Ikechukwu
• D’Banj
• Dr. Sid
• D’Prince
• Rema
• Reekado Banks
• Ayra Starr
• Crayon
• Johnny Drille
• Di’Ja
• Iyanya
• Ladipoe
• Wande Coal
• Ruger
• DJ Big N
• Korede Bello
• DNA Twins
• 6xSlatt
• Magixx

Awards

• Nigerian Music Awards (2006) – Producer of the Year.
• Nigerian Entertainment Awards (2007) – Music Producer of the Year.
• The Headies (2011) – Producer of the Year for Over ‘The Moon’, ‘Mr Endowed’ and ‘Pop Something’.
• The Headies (2014) – Producer of the Year for ‘Dorobucci’.
• City People Entertainment Award (2015) – special recognition award.
• The Beatz Award TM (2019) – New Discovery Producer.

Personal Life

Spouse

On April 3, 2021, Nigerian music producer Don Jazzy received mixed responses on social media after posting photos of his ex-wife Michelle Jackson who was married in 2001 while living in London.

He also revealed his plans to find a girlfriend in December 2020. He also stated that he has a major admiration for American singer, Rihanna.

Don Jazzy is also an affluent man. In the past year, he posted photos on Instagram showing his newly bought home worth 300 million Nigerians in Lekki, Lagos State. The owner also owns a number of luxury cars, including

• a 2016 Cadillac Escalade
• A Bentley Continental Flying Spur
• A Range Rover Sports
• a Porsche 911 Carrera

He has a huge audience on social media, boasting more than 10 million fans on Instagram and more than one million followers of them on Facebook.

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Net Worth

A prominent figure in the world of entertainment, Don Jazzy is also famous for his contribution to the growth of many musicians from Nigeria. According to recent findings, his net worth is estimated between $15,000,000-$20,000,000.

Social Media

• Instagram- @donjazzy
• Twitter- @DONJAZZY
• Facebook- @Don Jazzy (Musician/Band)
• TikTok- @donjazzy
• Snapchat- @mavinboss
• Phone Number- Private