Don Jazzy, Age, Net Worth, House, WhatsApp Number, Wife, Married, Wiki, Rihanna

Don Jazzy Biography: Age, Net Worth, House, WhatsApp Number, Wife, Married, Wiki, Rihanna

April 15, 2021 0 Posted By Blessing Buchi

Biography

Don Jazzy (born Michael Collins Ajereh) is a household name in the Nigerian music industry.

Currently, the CEO of Mavin Records and also the founder of now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records, Don Jazzy works as a music producer, audio engineer, singer, and songwriter.

He gained prominence after producing albums, No Long Thing, and Rundown/Funk You Up. He has also worked with music artists such as D’Banj, Sauce Kid (Sinzu), Dr SID, Ikechukwu, KweenD’Prince, Jay-Z, and Kanye West in a very illustrious career.

On the 3rd of April 2021, the Nigerian music producer sparked mixed reactions on social media after sharing a picture of his ex-wife, whom he got married to in 2001 while in London.

Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy: History, Bio, Photo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name: Michael Collins Ajereh
Stage Name: Don Jazzy
Born: 26 November 1982 (age 41 years old)
Birth Place: Unmuahia
State Of Origin: Abia State
Nationality: Nigerian
Wife • Spouse: Michelle Jackson (Ex.)
Occupation: Record Producer • Businessman
Net Worth: $15,000,000-$20,000,000

Early Life

Michael Collins Ajereh a.k.a Don Jazzy was born in Unmuahia, Abia State, into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Collins Enebeli Ajereh on the 26th of November, 1982. His father was an indigene of the Isoko tribe in Delta State while his mother was an Igbo princess from Abia State.

Don Jazzy Bio, Age, Net Worth, House, WhatsApp Number, Wife, Married, Wiki, Rihanna
Don Jazzy Bio, Age, Net Worth, House, WhatsApp Number, Wife, Married, Wiki, Rihanna

Don Jazzy was raised with his brother Charles Enebeli (popularly called D’Prince), in Ajegunle, Lagos State, after his parents moved westward in the late 80s. At the time, he grew fond of music and soon learned how to play the bass guitar and piano instruments. He was also known for his skill in performing traditional and percussion instruments.

The award-winning music producer struggled as a toddler in the Ajegunle locale. It took him some years to adapt to life in the City, after moving from Abia State.

At the start of the millennium, Don Jazzy got the chance to travel overseas, after his uncle requested that he played the drums for a church in London. Eventually, he got a job as a security guard in McDonald’s and struck valuable alliances with music artists such as Solek, JJC, Kas, Jesse Jagz, The 419 Squad, and D’Banj.

Education

Don Jazzy began and completed his primary education at Ajegunle, in Lagos State, before enrolling at Federal Government College, Lagos. While at school, he engaged himself with the school’s music club, making the most of his spare time.

After obtaining his Secondary School Certificates at both Junior and Senior levels, Don Jazzy secured admission to study Business Management at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state.

Career

Don Jazzy teamed up with music artiste, D’Banj to start Mo’ Hits Records in 2004. Together, they created a music brand that lasted almost a decade.

Under the music label, he produced albums, No Long Thing, and Rundown/Funk You Up. He became known for his famous line, It’s Don Jazzy Again!, which served as an introduction for songs in which he featured. Don Jazzy worked with Wande Coal, D’Prince, and Dr SID, contributing to the production of landmark albums such as Wande Coal‘s Mushin 2 MoHits.

With vast experience in audio engineering and music production, he went on to feature in background vocals for D’Banj, Sauce KidDr SID, Ikechukwu, KweenD’Prince, and Jay-Z, gaining International recognition after working as a producer at Very Good Beatz for Kanye West in 2011. He also worked with Jay-Z during that period. In March 2012, Don Jazzy and D’Banj decided to part ways, due to artistic differences.

Mavin Records

On the 7th of May, 2012, Don Jazzy launched another record label, Mavin Records, and released an album starring all signed artists. Songs recorded under the album include; Amarachi, Oma Ga, Take Banana and Chocolate, YOLO, and then I’m a MAVIN anthem. The label also signed the talented music artiste, Tiwa Savage.

On the 7th of November, 2013, Wande Coal parted ways with Mavin Records after a conflict with Ajereh, a member of the group, two days earlier. Reekado Banks‘ also left the music outfit some years later. Recently, Mavin Records signed Ayra Starr, a young, talented female music artist.

Mavin Records Artistes

Mavin Records houses and was home to the following Nigerian musicians;

Personal Life

On the 3rd of April 2021, the Nigerian music producer, Don Jazzy sparked mixed reactions on social media after sharing a picture of his ex-wife, Michelle Jackson whom he got married to in 2001 while in London.

He also announced his intentions of getting a new girlfriend in December 2020, stating that he had a big crush on American music artist, Rihanna.

Don Jazzy is also a man of affluence. Earlier in the year, he shared a photo on Instagram of his newly acquired house worth 300 million naira in Lekki, Lagos State. He also owns an array of expensive cars namely;

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

He commands a large fan base on social media, with more than ten million followers on Instagram and over a million on his Facebook page.



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.

Net Worth

Currently a leading icon in the entertainment industry, Don Jazzy is also renowned for his influence in the development of several music artists in 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



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