Don Jazzy, Wande Coal & D’Prince Set To Hit The Stage At Big Brother Africa 8 Launch

On Sunday 26 May, the Big Brother launch show will come alive
when multiple award winning musicians from Nigeria, Kenya and
South Africa take centre stage. The big night will also see 28 new
housemates being revealed to audiences in over 50 African countries
for season 8 of Big Brother Africa, The Chase.
With the live show screening from 19:00 CAT on AfricaMagic,
AfricaMagic Entertainment, AfricaMagic World as well as on DStv
channel 197 and 198. Audiences can look forward to sassy and
upbeat tunes from Kenya’s very own award winner, STL. Boasting hit
songs such as “Take My Time”, “Hula Hoop”, “Bad as I Wanna Be”,
the singer, songwriter and rapper, also recipient of awards from the
Kisima Awards, Clops Awards and Jeermaan Awards, promises to
deliver an unforgettable and lasting performance with her distinct
pop, soul and rap sound.
Hailing from Nigeria, musical heavy weights Don Jazzy, D’ Prince and
Wande Coal are also set to grab audiences with their energetic and
charming personas. Multi award-winning record producer, singer-
songwriter and musician Don Jazzy, will join stars in their own right,
D’ Prince and Wande Coal on stage for their collaborative
performance. These chart topping hit makers from Mavin Records
are also best known for songs such as “I like What I See”, “Bumper 2
Bumper” and “Who Born the Maga”. The continent can expect a
sensational performance that will ignite the Big Brother live show
stage.
Last but not least, one of South Africa’s leading Afro Pop music
groups, Mafikizolo will also serenade audiences with their soulful
and rhythmic tunes on the big launch night. With several albums and
awards under their belt, the duo has brought fans far and wide,
dance-floor filler hits such as ”Sibongile”, “Ndihamba Nawe”,
“Nisixoshelani” and most recently “Khona”. Their performance on the
Big Brother stage is sure to evoke dance moves, reminding
audiences why the chart topping group remains pioneers in their
field with musical experience spanning over 15 years.
The line-up will also include a slot for some comic relief from
Kenyan stand-up comedian Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as
Churchill. The highly talented entertainer has also become a
household name with his TV show called “Churchill Live”.
In Addition to the live screening of the launch show, the good news
is that the show will also concurrently be streamed live to audiences
across Africa on the Big Brother website,
www.bigbrotherafrica.com.All you need to access the live stream is a
personal computer and internet connection.
With less than a week to go, be sure not to miss the jam packed,
highly anticipated Brother Africa The Chase live launch show.
Thereafter Africa’s biggest reality series will be screened live for 91
days, 24/7 on DStv channels 197 and 198 while GOtv audiences will
be able to see highlights on AfricaMagic World.
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@BigBroAfrica .
Visit AfricaMagic or DStv.com for more entertainment news, or to
find out about the DStv entertainment package that fits your bill.

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M.I beats 2face Idibia, Don Jazzy ,Paul Play Dairo and others to emerge as X Factor Africa judge

M.I has been picked as a judge on the
soon to debut singing reality TV show
over the likes of Pual Play Dairo,
2face Idibia, Sammy Okposo, Dare Art
Alade, Obi Asika, Don Jazzy, Bantu,
eLDee, and Cobhams.
Picked as the Glo X Factor presenter,
is the Beat FM figure 8 On-Air-
Personality Tolu Oniru aka Toolz.

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Video: D’Banj And Don Jazzy Get High With The Power Of Weed

Power of weed though… Between, this is
old, just thought to share with you guys
This is D’Banj and Don Jazzy humble
beginning (started from the bottom). The
lady in the video though *funny* Watch
and enjoy her dance steps.
Watch Video here

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“It was Don Jazzy who disvirgined me” – Tonto Dikeh

Tonto Dikeh is never a mile away from controversy. And this time around, she has not released a new single and uploaded a semi-nude picture. The Nollywood actress, sensationally claimed via Twitter, that her first sexual experience, was with foremost music producer, Don Jazzy. “I got disvirgined by @DONJAZZY i think this a lil bit Too Much info,” she wrote. Don Jazzy, who was online at the time, chose to respond with humour. He wrote: “lol me dat im still a V,” (‘V’ meaning virgin). A lot of fans were amused and shocked at the same time and reacted differently. Some did not believe it, stating clearly that Tonto was still on her attention-seeking mission. But it might just be true, as Don Jazzy, once dated the actress and admitted it sometime back.

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“I can’t believe you would stoop so low as to diss me” – Don Jazzy and Freeze in war of words

We’ve often reported that after the Mo’Hits saga and controversial split between label heads, Don Jazzy and D’banj, most friends and acquaintances were somewhat forced to take sides, settling for ‘Team Don Jazzy‘ or ‘Team D’banj‘, they might deny but it’s true. Maverick producer and MAVIN Records boss Don Jazzy and popular COOL FM on-air-personality Ifedayo Olarinde better known as Freeze kicked off the month of November with a ‘war of words’ on micro-blogging site Twitter. Don Jazzy called out Freeze in the afternoon, accusing him of having bad blood against his person. ‘Uncle @Freeze_Coolfm if to

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Phillip Eta: “Bad news” – Did Don Jazzy really need to sub D’Banj’s G.O.O.D Music collabo?

Yesterday, we finally got to listen to a G.O.O.D Music collaboration that featured our very own D’Banj. The Kokomaster featured on the Pusha T’s track, along with 2 Chainz, Common, CyHi Da Prince, D’Banj, Kid Cudi & Raekwon. And as expected, it was a trending topic on social media, especially Twitter. An interesting angle to the whole debate however, was Don Jazzy’s tweets, which were posted around the time the issue was hot on Twitter. “Do something positive with your life today. Stop counting other people’s money for them. Especially when u haven’t achieved half of what they have,” he tweeted in reaction to the acidic comments that trailed the song. In subsequent tweets, he however seemed to take a swipe at his former business partner and friend. “U’ll say Naija aint progressing. How will it progress tho if all u do is wait for bad news that u can join other daft people to laff about?” He then added: “U send ur man to d moon on a mission and he encounters a little setback. Re u to blow his space shuttle off the sky or pray all goes well?

Well, here’s my two naira point of view on those tweets. I honestly feel those messages were what we call ‘subs’ on Twitter, for D’Banj. The Kokomaster has not exactly been on his A-game, since the two split over differences in ideas and concepts. Most of his songs after the MoHits era, have left a lot to be desired, distinctly missing Don Jazzy’s super touch. But D’Banj wanted the international playing field, while Jazzy insisted on home comfort and familiar territories. That is why that line about “sending your man to the moon” sounds more like “I thought you wanted to achieve the impossible?” However, the super producer was quick to dismiss the notion. One of his followers, @Dirawn75 tweeted: “Ds Donjazzy sef dey f**k up… Twee’n bou #Badnews #Setback subin D’Banj. #Immaturity @ itz peak! Don Jazzy replied: “See ur life.” I’m afraid, the only thing I saw, is what I have expressed clearly above. And I, just like (a few) other observers, take sides with @Dirawn75. No, Don Jazzy didn’t need to. I won’t go as far as accusing him of immaturity, but I think it will be better if he focused on building the Mavin brand up to what we know he can do. And very quickly too. Most of the songs on the Solar Plexus album, were half-baked, painful to listen to and belittled the genius that we are convinced he is. It is not as if he has exactly been flying (whether to the moon or not), without D’Banj.

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How Don Jazzy, D’Banj created beef between Wizkid, Davido

Fans dreaded this day, media experts predicted it, and even the artistes in question tried avoiding it, but it seemed inevitable from the very beginning – a once buoyant relationship between Ayo ‘Wizkid‘ Balogun and David ‘Davido‘ Adeleke has finally hit the rocks.
The young pop stars are currently at loggerheads, and NET can exclusively tell you that the vibrant ‘Wizzy’ and ‘Omo baba olowo’ are no longer on speaking terms.
Both artistes’ camps have taken sides and are on the verge of calling out names; the tension between both artistes keeps threatening the air of peace left.
Recently Davido and his HKN label crew were reported to have walked out of the NEA Awards show while Wizkid was performing. Fans are already asking questions, the most popular one being ‘what started it all?’
The dispute between Wizkid and Davido might seem sudden to the general public, but it dates back longer than we think. The cause? You’ll have to thank two very important men in the Nigerian music industry – D’banj and Don Jazzy.
FIRST BLOOD

It all started with the news of D’banj signing Davido to his DB Records back in

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Don Jazzy agrees that Eedris Abdulkareem is the reason why artistes are getting paid today

It does appear that other important figures in the Nigerian music circles, agree with Eedris Abdulkareem’s stance that he is a pioneer of some sorts in the industry. Mavin Records boss and super producer, Collins Michael Enebeli otherwise known as Don Jazzy, has openly agreed with Eedris Abdulkareem, over his controversial statement that the likes of P-Square, D’Banj and others are the reason why they are getting paid in the entertainment industry. This may have been as a result of his much hyped confrontation with American rapper, 50 Cent, at a Star organised show. Don Jazzy went on Twitter to support Eedris on this statement. He tweeted: “But I won’t put it exactly like dat. I think what he meant was (that) guys like him, our father 2baba, Tetuila, Eldee etc inspired us to join d game. Therefore, if they didn’t inspire us to join the game, we won’t be getting paid. #True. Baba tuale.”

Don Jazzy further pointed out, “I used to mime ‘Shako Mo’, Belinda’ and ‘Omode Meta Sere’ in secondary school. So, baba has the right to yarn anything o. “That been said, oya @wizkidayo anyday u dont tuale for me wen i see u ehnnnnn. i go wozzzzzzz u 22 slaps. lol,” he ended on a humourous note.

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“Stop the nudity in your videos before God stops you” – Kenny St Best warns Don Jazzy, Wande Coal

KSB While fans of Wande Coal and Don Jazzy, might be revelling in their hot new videos, a fellow artiste, is sorely displeased. As she made it abundantly clear on Twitter, Kenny Saint Brown, is not happy with the nature of the music videos coming from Mavin Records. In a tweet where she copied both Wande Coal and his producer, Don Jazzy, KSB wrote: “We don’t want rape cases to increase o. Pls @wandecoal @DONJAZZY stop dis nudity in ur videos b4 God stops you.” In another message, she tweeted: “U r bringing nudity back to Nigeria videos to increase cases of RAPE in our society. It has stopped. Pls stop it.” KSB also went ahead to copy radio stations and OAPs like The Beat FM, Freeze (Cool FM), Big Tyme (Rythym 93.7 FM) and popular tweeter, Tweet Oracle, possibly to help spread the word. See some screenshots of her tweets below:

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The truth behind my relationship with Don Jazzy – Tiwa Savage

She’s tall, pretty and highly talented with a unique voice, you do not come across Tiwa Savage in person for the first time and fail to notice the passion and confidence she exudes. This better comes alive when asked to speak about her music career. It sure does not come as a surprise, as the 32-year-old singer, who does not look any bit her age, kicked off her music career in the UK, touring as a back-up singer for international stars like Mary J. Blige, Sting, George Michael, Kelly Clarkson and the Spice Girls. Her impressive resume notwithstanding, Savage, who is the only female in the Don Jazzy-led, Marvin Records music label, is quite approachable. Although

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They are all false! Don Jazzy denies stories about reconciling with D’Banj/Kanye West

Super producer, Don Jazzy, has come on Twitter, to emphatically deny the rumour that went viral yesterday. The story, claimed that Kanye West, was on the verge of dropping D’Banj from his GOOD Music label, except he makes up with former MoHits partner, Don Jazzy. However, the Mavins boss, says there is no element of truth in the tales. A fan – @nope2famzers – asked him: “Pls hw tru is de Kanye DonJazzy and Dbanj story sir!!! Confirm?”, he replied: “False. thanks for asking.”

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Kanye West ready to drop D’Banj over Don Jazzy breakup, steps in to reconcile both

DB Records owner and pop artiste D’Banj is desperately trying to reconcile with his former Mo’ Hits partner Don Jazzy. In a bid to get his former maverick producer back, D’Banj asked Kanye West to talk to Don Jazzy. A few months ago the pop superstar called Don Jazzy to try and get the two Mo’ Hits owners to forget the past and work again. Our source who is close to both D’Banj and Don Jazzy confirms this to be true and says that D’Banj’s attempts to get Don Jazzy back has been going on for sometime. Our news story also coincides with the Kanye West, Don Jazzy and D’Banj story in today’s edition of City People. According to the magazine, “Kanye West, believed

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Don Jazzy is to Mavin Records, D’Banj is to…. D’Koko Master Records!

Music entertainer, D’banj or Koko Master as he is populary known, is set to launch his music label called D’Koko Master (DKM) records. The launch comes a few months after D’banj and his business partner/producer, Don Jazzy, parted ways over an undisclosed issue; both were the owners of the now defunct record label, Mo’hits Records. DKM records has Davido signed on as its first artiste and, according to reports, the record label will stage an official party (date undisclosed) at Eko Hotels, Lagos, to mark the launch of the label. It would be recalled that after the Koko Master and his Producer, Don Jazzy parted ways, the latter launched his own recored label called Mavin records, with stars such as Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage and D’Prince signed onto the label.

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Kanye West has over 100 producers and I wasn’t his priority – Don Jazzy

More and more facts are emerging over Don Jazzy and D’banj’s split. In a recent interview with City People, super producer Don Jazzy, explained why he opted to return home while D’banj chases after international exposure. “I am still signed to G.O.O.D Music, but in order for me to be able to concentrate on building the artistes that we have here, I wouldn’t be able to give my 100% in the work I have to do in NY,” Don Jazzy said. “In New York, the music and orientation is different. I can sit down there and say I’m trying to make an album for Kanye West, and it takes me longer because the level of music there is different from the one here. Kanye

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It’s Mavin! Promo Photos From The Mavin Records Crew

Check out photos from Mavin Records recent photo shoot. So far it looks like both camps (Dbanj & Don Jazzy) have given each other some competitiveness as they’ve both been doing their thing, and making big splashes in entertainment. Check out these new photos from Mavin Records. Don Jazzy, D’Prince, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal & Dr SID.

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MoHits will never die – Don Jazzy

In an exclusive interview with ThisDay Style, famous beatmaker, Don Jazzy opened up on MoHits, Mavin and the future.
  Tell me a bit about yourself; what was your childhood like?
Well, I was born in Umuahia but spent most of my childhood in Lagos after our family moved here. I am the eldest of four kids. I have always loved music and started banging drums and instruments when I was a kid. As I grew older, I started experimenting with different sounds even if they didn’t make sense. What inspired you to go into music? I have always been surrounded by music growing up. My father was in the music business and retains a very special interest in it until today. Music was part and parcel of our everyday life.  
Was it an easy take breaking into the Nigerian entertainment industry?
 God has been extremely generous to me so thankfully it has not been so bad. But believe me, there were some trials. After we set up, we even considered selling it off when some offers came in. If not that there were some delays, we may have sold for like N1m. Fortunately, it was not to be and God allowed us go from strength to strength. 
Contrary to some of your predecessors, it didn’t take you long to create a niche for yourself as the don of the Nigerian entertainment and the beats master. What was the secret behind your success?
 God almighty, a lot of hard work, a wonderful team, loads of practice and study of the music game, knowing what the people want, and loving what I do. 
 The birth of MAVIN signifies a new era for you. How do you feel about it? 
 I feel gingered and ready to work as always. Nothing stops. We will just keep working. I’m excited because things look beautiful so far for a new company. I am the kind of person who always looks forward to what he does. MAVIN is like a new child for me and I am so excited about it. On the day we launched I could hardly even sleep.  
There have been a lot of speculations and wild rumours; could you clear the air as to real reason behind the breakup of the record label?
 Most of the things out there have been fabricated. I have not even been giving interviews until after the launch of MAVIN so where the stories came from, I do not know. There was no major problem behind the split. D’banj and I just decided we wanted to branch out and try different things musically and professionally.
The dictionary definition of the MAVIN means someone who is dazzlingly skilled in his field an expert so to say. Was there a particular reason to the choice of this name for your record label?
 Were you perchance trying to pass a message to your fans? Yes! You always think hard when creating a company. You think about what beat describes you or the company or how people see you as. So MAVIN meaning genius kind of sounded sexy (Laughing) although people have been complaining that we are forcing them to read the dictionary for the meaning of the MAVIN and even Solar Plexus, the name of the new album. Everybody has his or her own unique skill in life, whatever it is you do, don’t just be amazing at it, be a MAVIN at it.  
There’s a fresh addition to the group in person of Tiwa Savage, a clear diversion from the all-male feel of the group. If at all an addition, why a female artist, and why Tiwa Savage?
 Even at, I wanted to sign a female artiste but the opportunity never really came up. Tiwa and I have a connection musically. We work well together that’s why she was first choice to get activated.  
Do you have any plans to push MAVIN deep into the international market?
  And do you intend to go about it? Yes we all definitely want to grow. And we intend to go about it one step at a time. Slow and steady wins the race. We are Nigerians and this is our base but African music is hot in the world right now so we must meet that demand too.  
Where did you draw inspirations from during the creation of Solar Plexus?
  Well the name itself actually came from my dad. He loves winding us with big grammar. The inspiration for the album itself came from God. I just wanted to make songs that were different from songs out at the moment production wise. Although I played with sounds not common in the Nigerian market now, I am glad it’s working fine meaning we Nigerians are now opening up our ears to alien sounds little by little.  
Seeing as the album was created just a little while after the breakup of records, how were you able to concentrate in the midst of all the mayhem?
  It wasn’t easy. But I am someone that doesn’t have any trouble and don’t like trouble each other. I have built myself up in a way that not a lot of things bother me. There is nothing you can’t achieve with hard work and prayers. I always just try and let the music do the talking.
Is there any possibility of reconciliation between you and D’banj, not only in terms of the brotherly friendship that existed between you but also to create music?
  (Laughs) Who said we quarrelled? There can only be reconciliation when people have quarrelled before. We are good. We even worked together recently on the ‘Oliver Twist‘ remix and performed in New York.  
Is Don Jazzy a musician or a producer?
 (Laughs) All of the above. 
 A last word on the death of Mo’Hits any regrets?
  None. No matter how much people call it that, it actually can’t die. The great songs we made as will outlive you and I. Mo’Hits lives on in every one of us.

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Don Jazzy Officially Introduces MAVIN

We all know about the newest record label on the block, MAVIN Records. Well the Don himself officially introduces the label to the public. Don Jazzy speaks about setting up MAVIN Records, Signing Tiwa Savage, Solar Plexus Collaboration album, a glimpse into his vision for the future of MAVIN and The Mavin League. Watch and share your thoughts.

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Don Jazzy Releases First Project Under Mavin Records, Solar Plexus [DOWNLOAD]

As promised, Don Jazzy has released the first project under new record label, Mavin Records titled Solar Plexus. The project contains a total of 12 tracks featured all artists on the label. Yep that’s new music from Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, Wande Coal, D’Prince, and of course Don Jazzy on the beat. The full project is out on YouTube playlist for streaming and will be available for download soon, but for now check on it and listen.Download here

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Dbanj Congratulates Don Jazzy On New Label

It’s no longer news that Don Jazzy launched his new record label, Mavin Records which features former mo-hits acts, Wande Coal, Dr SID, D’Prince & surprise new signee Tiwa Savage. In a somewhat surprise move, Dbanj sent Don Jazzy a congratulatory message via social media site, twitter. “Congrats to my brother and the best producer in Africa Don jazzy on the launch of his new Record Label, MAVIN RECORDS. Wish u all the best.” – Dbanj.

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We are now Mavin Records! Don Jazzy unveils new label with Tiwa Savage

Don Jazzy has broken the silence over his future by today announcing the launch of his new record label. Mavin Records, a wholly independent label, will be the new home for former Mo’Hits stalwarts: Wande Coal, Dr. Sid and D’Prince. The multiple award winning producer also announced that Tiwa Savage would be joining the Mavin family. The signing of Savage, one of Nigeria’s leading vocalists, is seen as a major coup for the budding record label and Don Jazzy promised fans that there are many more exciting faces to be “activated” by the label in the near future. Following a very public split with former Mo’Hits partner, Dbanj, speculation had been rife about what projects the producer had lined up. Several stories had rumbled about relations between the pair but Don Jazzy revealed that his eyes are focused firmly on the future. “I know that there are questions unanswered, mysteries unsolved and wounds to heal,” the producer said. “But I would really appreciate if we allow time to heal the wounds for us all instead of digging them up again.” The founder and CEO of the new label has spent the last three weeks locked in the recording studio along with the fellow “Mavins” as they finalise plans for their debut compilation album, Solar Plexus, released 8th May. The album has been a collaborative labour of love which has traversed five countries. In the same vein as the previously released Curriculum Vitae by the Mo’Hits All Stars, Solar Plexus will exclusively showcase the musical talents of the Mavin Records crew. The renowned sound mixer, James ‘LeRock’ Loughrey, was one of several international collaborators used in perfecting the sound of the album and has predicted that the album will be “huge.” Work is also at various stages for all the individual solo albums with release dates to be announced soon. With the dissolution of Mo’Hits since agreed with D’Banj, Don Jazzy has high ambitions for the new label which he anticipates will soon be “the power house of music in Africa.” He called on all his fans and well-wishers to get behind the new project for what he promises will be a “very exciting journey”. You can get updates on this project through their Website: www.mavinrecords.com or Follow @mavinrecords on Twitter. “I see Mavin Records being the power house of Music in Africa in the shortest possible time,” Don Jazzy insisted. “I know Rome wasn’t built in a day but with a lot of hard work, a good and God fearing team, our friends and fans, TV houses, radio stations, press, bloggers and most of all with God on our side, there is nothing we cannot achieve. “I definitely won’t forget my past because I wouldn’t be where I am today without it. I know there are questions unanswered, mysteries unsolved, wounds to heal but I would really appreciate if we allow time to heal the wounds for us all instead of digging them up again. “I love and respect the press and bloggers a lot and believe they will play a major role in healing our wounds and allow the forward movement. I would love to thank everyone that contributed in making Mohits records as successful as it got. We wouldn’t have done it without you all. The love and support you have given us thus far is definitely not in vain. You all helped create international superstars and none of us will let you down. “It is going to be a very exciting journey from here. I can’t wait to show you guys all we have planned for you all. We have some other Mavins that are not activated yet still under construction that I’m positive you are going to love. Please open up your hearts, lend us your ears, give us your love and support as always and let’s continue to entertain you. Please don’t forget to visit. www.mavinrecords.com and join the fan club “MAVIN LEAGUE” for exclusive news, music and gifts. “Don’t just be amazing at what you do, be a MAVIN at it!”

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