@DON JAZZY.........Full Name: Michael Collins Ajereh Stage Name: Don Jazzy Date of Birth: November 26, 1982 Place of Birth: Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria Nationality: Nigerian Genres: Afrobeats, Afropop Occupation: Music Executive, Record Producer, Singer, Songwriter, Businessman, Philanthropist Years Active: 2002–Present Early Life & Education Don Jazzy was born into a family with strong musical and entrepreneurial influences. His father, Collins Enebeli Ajereh, is from Isoko in Delta State, while his mother is an Igbo princess from Abia State. He grew up in Ajegunle, Lagos, where he developed an early passion for music, learning to play the bass guitar and piano at a young age1. He later studied business management at Ambrose Alli University. Music Career In 2004, Don Jazzy co-founded Mo' Hits Records with D'banj, producing hit albums like No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up. His signature producer tag, "It's Don Jazzy Again!" became widely recognized1. He played a key role in shaping Afrobeats, producing Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 MoHits, considered one of Nigeria’s best albums. In 2011, he worked with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music, contributing to Lift Off featuring Beyoncé on Watch The Throne. After Mo' Hits disbanded in 2012, he founded Mavin Records, signing artists like Rema, Ayra Starr, and Ladipoe.