Music mogul Don Jazzy opened up a couple of humbling moment in his career journey throughout a latest interview with Bounce Radio.

He recounted a time when he tried to promote Mo’ Hits Data, the label he co-founded with D’banj, for a mere 1 million naira (roughly $2,200 USD). This troublesome interval got here after their single “Tongolo” gained recognition however didn’t translate into the monetary success they’d envisioned. Negotiations to promote the label to music government Obi Asika finally fell by.

Quick ahead to 2024, Don Jazzy’s story has taken a dramatic flip. He introduced the profitable sale of a majority stake in his present label, Mavin Data, to international music large Common Music Group for a whopping $150 million.

Sharing the information with followers on Instagram, Don Jazzy expressed his pleasure in regards to the partnership. He sees it as an opportunity to not solely validate Mavin Data’ onerous work but in addition propel African music onto the worldwide stage.

This collaboration with UMG is predicted to open doorways for Mavin Data, reaching new audiences and contributing to the worldwide affect of African music. Don Jazzy reassured fans that Mavin Records’ core values will stay sturdy regardless of embarking on this thrilling new chapter.