Aka Ekene
Don Jazzy, the legendary Nigerian producer and music mogul, spilled the beans on why he didn’t snatch up the afrobeats sensations, Wizkid and Davido, for his awesome record label, Mo’hits. Brace yourselves!
According to the big boss at Mavin, he couldn’t sign Wizkid because Banky W from EME beat him to the punch. Oh, the timing! Don Jazzy had his eyes on Wizkid, but the Starboy got swooped up before he could make his move. Talk about a missed opportunity!
But that’s not all, my friends. Don Jazzy had the chance to grab Davido, but he had a hunch that this guy would soar to the top without needing the support of a record label. He had faith in Davido’s unstoppable talent. Gotta give props to Don Jazzy for recognizing that potential!
But wait, there’s a tinge of regret in Don Jazzy’s voice. He admitted to passing up on some incredible artists that could’ve been part of his musical family. Simi and Teni, these incredible ladies caught his attention, but he didn’t seal the deal.
And let’s not forget about Falz The Bahd Guy. Don Jazzy had a serious crush on Falz’s work. They were so close to making magic happen, but unfortunately, the deal crumbled before their eyes.
These juicy tidbits were dropped by the man himself during his guest appearance on the Leaderboard podcast hosted by the one and only Fisayo Fosudo. Don Jazzy, always keeping it real and giving us the inside scoop.
Imagine the epic collaborations we could’ve witnessed if these stars had joined forces with Don Jazzy and Mo’hits. The music world would have exploded with mind-blowing tracks and unstoppable vibes. It wasn’t meant to be, but we can still dream, right?
Lesson learned, my friends. Sometimes missed opportunities and failed deals happen even to the greatest in the game. But hey, that’s what keeps the music industry exciting and full of surprises. Keep doing your thing, Don Jazzy, and keep bringing us those hits we can’t help but groove to!
Watch the full podcast HERE
