Popular Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records CEO, Michael Collins Ajereh, famously known as Don Jazzy, has shared that despite his fame and accomplishments, he still faces fears surrounding love, relationships, and marriage.
The 42-year-old music mogul, who was previously married in 2003 and divorced two years later, spoke candidly in a recent interview about his evolving perspectives on love, faith, and self-improvement.
“There are good ones, there are bad ones. My parents were madly in love before my mom died. We see examples like that that make you believe in relationships and crave it and want something like that,” Don Jazzy said during an interview on HabbyFX’s YouTube channel on Monday, November 3.
While he finds inspiration in his late parents’ love story, Don Jazzy noted that publicized relationship scandals on social media have made him more cautious about commitment.
“We do have some bad examples, coming from both sides, both men and women. Some men are violent, chronic cheats,” he said.
“And then when it comes out on social media, relationship breakups, people washing their dirty linen in public, it now gives me fear.”
He admitted that opening up emotionally in relationships has become challenging.
“You try to be vulnerable with one person out there. I am still waiting for God. They said when you find the one, you will have butterflies in your stomach,” he added with a smile.
Don Jazzy also highlighted financial concerns as a factor in his reluctance to remarry, citing instances of men losing substantial wealth in divorce settlements.
“A man has to lose half of all that he has worked for in his life, that’s those ones that don’t have a prenup, like in America,” he explained.
“You see some people who have struggled all their life, but when they divorce, they have to split the properties. All those things used to scare me. The money that I have amassed is for my generation.”
When asked if he had given love another chance, Don Jazzy revealed that he had dated after his divorce but is currently single.
“I’ve actually dated before. Currently, I’m single. Na fear, though God’s time is the best. I just want the right person. At the same time, I’m not sure if I’m the right person for somebody’s daughter,” he said.
Reflecting on his personal growth, the Mavin CEO shared that he continues to work on himself emotionally and spiritually.
“Am I the ideal partner? Am I disciplined enough to be with one person? As I am working on myself, I pray to God on how to make myself a better person,” he said.
“Over the years, I have become a better person. When I was young, I was a menace, so I am getting older, I am getting wiser.”
On his favourite artists, Don Jazzy admitted it was hard to choose just one, as he draws inspiration from many.
“It’s not as easy as that for me because, as a creative person, or like a music producer, like that siren I’m hearing now is giving me an idea for beats,” he said with a laugh.
“I like Johnny Drille; he’s very talented. He’s one of those artists who is an all-rounder. But in the country, the people who have pushed the culture forward are Wizkid, Davido, Burna, 2Face, D’banj, and Olamide.”
Don Jazzy also discussed his daily routine, revealing that he spends most of his time indoors and relies on his team to manage operations.
“When I was younger, I was pretty much moving around, and my days were more out there. But now, I delegate. I’m an improver now,” he said.
“I’m always indoors, inside my house, inside the office, or inside the studio, and they’re all close by. I have people in place who are capable of putting out fires once they arise.”
He emphasized the importance of teamwork in running his business.
“One can’t do it by themselves. Even God is all-powerful, but He can’t do everything by Himself,” he added.
On his faith, Don Jazzy stated that he continues to believe in God, though he is more cautious about organized religion.
“I believe in God, by birth. But nowadays, I get sceptical about churches with how things are now. But I believe in God,” he said.
