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  • Reekado Banks dumps Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records

    Reekado Banks dumps Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records

    Afro-pop singer, Reekado Banks has announced his exit from the Don Jazzy led Mavin Records.

    Reekado who celebrated his 25th birthday on the 6th of December 2018 noted that he is contented with how far Mavin Records has taken him.

    He wrote on Instagram:”Today I write in tears, not from a place of pain, but of joy and gratitude. A place of bliss and satisfaction because I am more than contented with how far this opportunity has brought me. The last five years have been the most blissful years of my career. The journey has been extremely wonderful and filled with the best experiences. I’ve learnt that family is not just about blood ties but about the love, sacrifices and friendship that exist amongst its members.

    “The relationships I have fostered has proved to me that love is thicker than blood. • Joining the @mavinrecords family was the best thing to have happened to me in the last decade. @donjazzy took me in and treated me like his own son. I’ll be eternally grateful to him for sacrifices he made towards the growth of my career. His selflessness and efforts towards me and the entire Mavin crew is one that is admirable and worthy of emulation.

    “A true KING with a large heart, full of kindness and ready to accommodate even more people. And to the rest of the crew, Our family is a clear example of the saying, “We rise by lifting others.” Thank you all for all the times you’ve lifted me at my lowest moments, for the support, the amazing hits and most especially, the LOVE. • Taking this bold step and moving on from Mavin Records onto bigger opportunities is something that, though not easy, is absolutely necessary because of my growth. I am very ecstatic about what the future holds and I cannot wait to share with everyone what new opportunities have come. Long Live Mavin Records”.

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    Reekado Banks got signed to Mavin Records in 2014.His record deal with Mavin Records came as a result of his brother submitting some of his songs to the label in an online talent search. Reekado Banks got signed to Mavin Records after his entries were selected from over 5000 entries.

    While he was with the label, he released his debut album titled ‘Spotlight’.In 2015, he won the controversial ‘Headies’ next-rated award.

     

     

  • Don Jazzy is a legend- D’banj declares on birthday

    Ever since Don Jazzy and D’banj reunited at Davido’s ’30 Billion Music Concert’ in December last year, the music stars have been showing affection to another on social media.

    Today Monday, November 26, 2018, is Don Jazzy’s birthday and D’banj showered praises on him, calling him a legend.

     

    The music star took to his Instagram page where he posted a compilation of some of their best music videos together. He went on to caption the video with the quote:

     

    “Happy Birthday To The First And Last Don, my Brother @donjazzy we Indeed saw the future and Believed in ourselves and our people too. You’re A Legend Happy Birthday To You Don Baba J ,” he wrote.

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    In commemoration of his birthday, below are some of his giant strides from 2006 to date.

    Special recognition Award – Headies Award (2016)

    Producer Of The Year – Nigerian Music awards (2006)

    Producer Of The Year – NEA (2007)

    Producer Of The Year – Headies Awards (2011)

    Producer Of The Year – Headies Awards (2014)

    Special Recognition Award – City People ENT. Award (2015)

     

  • Johnny Drille cries, thrills fans at first ever concert

    Nigerian music star, Johnny Drille signed to the Don Jazzy led Mavin Records thrilled music lovers at his first ever hosted concert tagged ‘Johnny’s Room’.
     
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    The event was held on Sunday at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos with many of his fans in attendance.
    Celebrities like Don Jazzy,Simi, Tjan, Kenny Blaq and Ric Hassani were the guests at the event.
     
    Hours after the event, fans scored it as successful and outstanding.
     
     
     
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    An excited Drille wrote on Instagram:“Thank you guys for showing me love tonight, it was overwhelming. I cried. I sold out my first ever live show.”
     
    Don Jazzy, record producer and Mavin Records founder, described the concert as the best live event he has ever attended in Lagos.
    He wrote: “Today I witnessed greatness. I saw the beauty of patience, hard work and dedication to your craft. #JohnnysRoomLive tonight was the best live event I have ever been to in Lagos. And the @Johnnydrille fans are soooo amazing. Thanks to everyone for showing up.”
     
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    One of the unforgettable moments at the concert would be a performance from 8-year old female saxophonist, whom Don Jazzy referred to as a ‘super talented musician’.

  • I don’t care about settling with Don Jazzy- Kelly Handsome

    Music lovers were shocked when Kelly Handsome accused Don Jazzy of planning his arrest.

    The versatile singer shared the story on his Instagram page while celebrating a soldier friend’s birthday.

    In a chat with Punch, he stated that he didn’t have the intention to reveal the information but all he said was true.

    He said:“It was when Don Jazzy arrested me that I met the soldier I mentioned in my post. I wanted to wish him a happy birthday and I remembered the event. I guess people were surprised because they felt Don Jazzy could not do such. Why would you lock up your brother for doing a cover of a song. The track was titled, I’m Feeling Good, by 2baba featuring D’banj, while Don Jazzy produced it. If he is proud of what he did, he should respond.”

    “I don’t care about meeting him or settling things. He is a producer, I am a producer too. If he buys seven houses and I buy one, it is the same bed we will sleep on. I don’t need to have many houses to be satisfied as a human being. I wish he would accept that he went too far by jailing me but he will not do that because of pride. You can only deceive people for a while, not forever. He would have said something if I was lying, but he didn’t admit or say a word because it was true. I am sure if he comes out to deny it, Charly Boy will speak.”

     

  • What Don Jazzy told me after BBNaija–Anto, BBNaija 2018 star

    What Don Jazzy told me after BBNaija–Anto, BBNaija 2018 star

    BBNaija 2018 star, Anto Lecky has metamorphosed from the conservative damsel who walked into the Big Brother house to becoming a star whose picture adorns front covers of magazines, signs autographs on red carpets and living life on her own terms.

    The intelligent 2011 graduate of University of North Carolina in this interview with TheNewsGuru, opens up on life after BBNaija, projects she is working on, advice Don Jazzy gave her, amongst other issues.

     

     

    What were you doing before BBNaija?

    Before BBNaija, I was the head of operations for a private, professional basketball league based in Nigeria. The goal of the league is to mimic the operations of the NBA in the US, to boost the sports industry in Africa.

     

    What made you decide to be part of the reality TV show?

    I was ready to take my career to next level and The Big Brother platform is the biggest entertainment platform in all of Africa. I knew that with being on the show, my life would completely change for the better and it has.

     

    How have you been able to handle life after BBNaija?

    It hasn’t been easy, but I have been prayerful. I have a supportive family, friends, and fans. I know why I went on the show, to change my life and impact change in the world and that is what keeps me going.

     

     

    Would you advice anyone to be part of the next edition of the reality TV show?

    If you want to boost your career, Big Brother is an excellent platform. I would also advise though, that one must be physically, mentally, and emotionally strong as being in the House and life outside the House will be stressful.

     

    You recently acted in a stage play, what was the experience like for you?

    It was amazing! It was my first professional acting role, so I was definitely nervous. But I had a great cast and director supporting me. And apparently, I didn’t do too bad. Everyone said they were most surprised by my performance in the play. Now that I have “concurred” stage, I am ready for more acting roles, cinema, television, and more stage.

     

    Do you think some Nigerians took some of the events at the BBNaija house too personal?

    Some Nigerians took and are still taking events from the house too personal. I understand that many people have now created a personal bond with us based on watching us in the house, but I think people need to remember that we are all human and are trying our best outside of the house to live our best lives. Support us on the journey.

     

    What new projects are you working on?

    So many things, my brain is on overload .But I have a few more acting roles coming up. I will be launching some business partnerships, brand ambassadorial roles, and NGO projects. It’s a very exciting time for me, and I’m enjoying every opportunity coming my way.

     

    What is the weirdest message you have ever gotten in your DM after BBNaija?

    Two messages stick out to me: One person requested an Iphone X when I was still using an Iphone 6. A fan also sent me a picture of his penis. Funny times we are living in.

     

    What is your definition of a sexy woman?

    Confidence. Nothing exudes sexiness more than confidence. Knowing you are sexy and owning it, whether or not other people think you are sexy.

    Whose advice has been instrumental to your success so far and who gave it?

    Don Jazzy told me the secret to peace of mind when dealing with social media trolls is block and delete.

     

     

  • How Don Jazzy got me arrested twice- Kelly Handsome

    Nigerian singer, Kelly Handsome popular for his hit song ‘ Maga don pay’ has alleged that Don Jazzy got him arrested on two different occasions.

    The entertainer made this revelation while wishing certain Capo a happy birthday on Instagram.

    Kelly Handsome said:” HBD to the most rugged Capo @awwalbiu The two times our brother @donjazzy and his people orchestrated my arrest, one for making a cover to the song ‘Feeling Good’ and the other when they set me up with a stolen laptop in a quest to make me look like a fraudster; ?‍♂️ moved me from Kano where I was recording a campaign song for PDP to SARS Abuja and locked me up for no reason.

    “This man and @areafada1 made sure I was good. I turned my cell block into a concert and all inmates chanted MAGA DON PAY and LIKE PLAY and we talked all night. You and the two Army Generals whose names I won’t mention took care of me. (RIP Sarki Kabo, he was a good man) Two times people I know were implicated in dangerous cases and everyone involved fired except the ones who mentioned my name.

    “They didn’t commit the crime but they were innocently chilling with them guys; to mention but a few cases brother, you’re more than a friend. Person wey get person big pass person wey get money for real. I salute you Capo. May this day bring you long life and great wealth. May you match and never fall. May evil forever lose the directions to your location and may God bless you and yours. Happy Birthday Padi me, I throway salute. ??? (meanwhile @officialnonnyd in the cut, they don’t wanna know what happened in this pic, do you remember blad?) ? #iwillneverforget”.

     

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    The singer who at the start of his career was signed to leading label, Kennis Music, came to prominence with the release of his hit song, ‘Maga Don Pay’ in 2018.

     

    In 2009, Kelly Hansome released the song, ‘Igwe Kom Kom’, where he took shots at D’banj and members of the then Mo Hits crew, supposedly as a response to Wande Coal’s song, ‘Na Who Born The Maga’.

  • If you don’t know Don Jazzy well, you will think he is arrogant- Dr Sid

    Dr Sid is no doubt a talented entertainer. The Mavin artiste singer who recently released two new songs to celebrate his birthday has opened up on how he met his boss and friend, Don Jazzy.

    Speaking in a chat with Pulseng, he said Don Jazzy can be perceived to be a proud person because he is generally a shy guy.

    “When I was in Da Trybe, I was recording an hip-hop album, called the ”Prognosis”, which never came out, so then I joined Mo-Hits Records, D’banj was like I should come through but Don Jazzy did not want me to join in the first place.

    Don Jazzy used to do shakara for me that year, he is generally a shy guy, so if you don’t take time to know him, he can come across as being arrogant, but we bonded quite well overtime and became very close.

    It was D’banj who felt there was a lot of benefit to have someone already familiar with the industry join the team.” he said.

     

    Speaking further the ‘Surulere’ crooner said he has not offered Nigeria 10 percent of his musical talent.

    “I just realized that for some reasons, I have been blessed to be surrounded by extremely talented people that have constantly given me the ability to grow and motivation and ginger to keep going on. I think I still have a lot to offer in music, I know this is weird to say after almost 20 years, but I don’t think I have given Nigeria 10% of Dr Sid, and that is me being honest, I realized I have actually been too shy to express myself.”

  • Don Jazzy vows to quit bachelorhood

    Ace music producer and music entrepreneur, Don Jazzy has vowed to quit bachelorhood. The entertainer’s single status has been a matter of concern to his fans as they taunt him often about it.

    Over the years he has expressed his desire to marry Rihanna and Linda Ikeji, but these women are in love with some other dudes

    Don Jazzy recently took to his social media page recounting the experience he had at a wedding. This sparked several reactions from his fans who kept nudging him to get married.

    Reacting to their pressure, Don Jazzy told Banky W that he will be joining the married men club soon.

     

    Read their conversation below.

     

     

     

  • What Don Jazzy said about sex

    When it comes to talking about sex, some stars are a little more candid than others. The issue of sex is not a subject matter everyone is comfortable taking about in the public glare.

    Nigerian music producer and founder of Mavin Records has shared his thoughts about sex. The influential entertainer noted that sex is not all that important if partners cannot lay on the bed and talk about issues.

    The outspoken entertainer wrote on Twitter: ”Sex isn’t all that if we can’t just lay down on the bed and talk about stuffs. Pick each other’s brains on issues that matter. Let me know something about you other than your beauty and skills in the other room”.

    Recall that Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph recently shared the weirdest place she has ever had sex.

    “I once had sex in an uncompleted building”, the curvy entertainer said in an interview.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Don Jazzy drums support for songwriters

    Don Jazzy, boss of Mavin records has called for more recognition for songwriters, urging those with such talent to showcase themselves.

    The renowned music producer made the statement on his official social medium platforms stating that not everyone will be successful as artists.

    @Donjazzy “I think what our industry needs now is more song writers. We have too many artists as it is”.

    He added “Maybe you aren’t successful because you think you’ve what it takes to be an artist when you could be a mega songwriter.

    “Not all of us will be successful artists”.

    Don Jazzy hinted he is working on something that will enable some talented writers earn more than artists.

    “I am working on something and when I’m done, I can guarantee some of you will make more money than most artists just being a talented song writer”.

    The Mavin record label boss claimed to be playing his part by employing songwriters and his artists are willing to work with because they are not too proud and stingy.

    He urged artist to let songwriters play their roles stating that no man is an island.

    “I have some songwriters and my artists are not stingy to share and not too proud to want to attempt to do it all alone. No man is an island.

    “Artists need to understand that we respect their own craft as artists and performers and we don’t care if they wrote their songs or not”.

    Don Jazzy called for a change in attitude towards recognition of song writers saying more credits should be given to them insisting that everybody involved in a job deserves their accolades.

    “All these need to change and they will change. When an artist wins an award for the song you wrote, yes the songwriter wins also”.

    Don Jazzy is known for giving people lifetime opportunities in the music industry.

    He famously produced a beat called Enigma and encouraged artist to make a song with the beat and awarded the winner with a cash prize and other gifts.