I Never Thought I’d Hit 40 Without Marriage — Music Executive, Don Jazzy

Mavin Records boss and music producer, Don Jazzy, has opened up about what he believes he may have missed out on while building his career in the music industry.

Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the 42-year-old revealed that marriage is the one thing he did not expect to forgo in the pursuit of success.

“I never thought I would be 40-something and not be married. Maybe that’s the one I lost. If it comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, I’m totally fine,” he said.

Don Jazzy also reflected on what he might have done if he wasn’t a music executive, noting he would probably still be in the music scene or working as an influencer.

Despite the personal trade-off, the hitmaker known for discovering and nurturing stars like Tiwa Savage, Rema, and Ayra Starr said he remains fulfilled with his accomplishments in the industry.

South Africans Slam Tiwa Savage Over Apology on Tyla’s Behalf

Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage is facing backlash from South Africans after she publicly apologised to African Americans on behalf of Grammy-winning singer Tyla.

The controversy stems from Tyla’s choice to identify as Coloured rather than Black, a term rooted in South Africa’s complex racial history. Her comments sparked heated debates online, particularly among African Americans who questioned the distinction.

In a recent interview, Tiwa attempted to ease tensions by offering an apology to African Americans, describing the situation as a misunderstanding linked to Tyla’s youth. But her remarks drew outrage from South Africans, who accused her of overstepping and dismissing Tyla’s lived identity.

Outspoken music executive Nota Baloyi led the charge, blasting Tiwa in a scathing post:

“Nigerians will apologise for anything but being slave traders… She’s literally speaking to her victims, thanks but no thanks Tiwa. After leaking your own sextape for clout you really have tried it all, this stunt won’t work either!”

Veteran broadcaster Penny Lebyane also criticised Tiwa, saying her apology was disrespectful to Tyla and South African culture:

“Tiwa Savage was forward and disrespectful to Tyla’s identity, culture, and lived experience. She wants to score points with Americans via Tyla. She should’ve apologised to Beyoncé for things she said in the past. Tyla did nothing that requires her apology.”


The criticism didn’t stop with public figures. Many South Africans on social media echoed similar sentiments, questioning why Tiwa involved herself in an issue so deeply tied to South Africa’s racial politics.

One X user wrote:

“Tiwa Savage apologising to Americans on Tyla’s behalf? She isn’t South African and doesn’t have the cultural range to speak on SA race politics. Framing Tyla as ‘being young’ for standing by her racial identity is insulting.”


Another added:

“Why would interviewers ask a Nigerian about South African racial categories — and why would she answer when she clearly knows nothing about it?”


As the debate rages on, Tiwa Savage finds herself at the center of a storm that highlights not only cultural misunderstandings but also the sensitivities around identity in South Africa’s unique racial landscape.

I Add Pregnancy Clause in Contracts — Music executive Ubi Franklin Speaks on Promiscuity in the Music Industry.

Popular Nigerian music executive and talent manager, Ubi Franklin, has opened up on the challenges of managing female artists, revealing that he includes a pregnancy clause in their contracts.

“When I sign a female artist, I include a clause in the contract stating that pregnancy is not permitted during the term of the agreement.

This is because we make significant financial investments in their development and career rollout,” Ubi stated during a recent appearance on the Culture Sonic Podcast. Franklin also spoke broadly on what he described as a major issue plaguing the music industry—promiscuity among artists.

He noted that both male and female artists struggle with it, especially after gaining success. “The only artist that can be controlled is the one that has not had a h+t.

Once they have a h+t, the first biggest problem for artists is w+manising. For female singers, it’s promiscuity as well,” he claimed. According to him, artists are generally easier to manage before they achieve fame.

But once they taste success, many lose focus and discipline. Ubi Franklin’s comments have sparked mixed reactions online, with some supporting his stance while others criticize the pregnancy clause as discriminatory.

N120m Boxing Bout: VeryDarkMan Accuses Soso Soberekon of ‘Disrespect’.

VeryDarkMan was responding to Soso’s boxing match proposal between him and singer Portable.

Social media activist, VeryDarkMan has replied music executive, Soso Soberekon after he proposed a boxing match between him and singer Portable.

Reacting, VeryDarkMan accused him of disrespect.

Recall that Soso had offered N120 million for a proposed boxing duel between Portable and VeryDarkMan amid their ongoing online brickbat.

Reacting to the proposal, VeryDarkMan in an Instagram video shared on Sunday evening, accused Soso of disrespecting him with the offer.

Narrating how he rejected 100,000 dollars to fight American singer, 50 Cent in 2024, VeryDarkMan requested for 1 million dollars to enter the ring with Portable.

“Alright, so make I quickly respond to Soso Soberekon for this disrespect. What I’m about to say now, you confirm it from Tunde Ednut because my phone is with EFCC. So last year I was supposed to have the biggest event in Africa.

“It was a fight between myself and 50 Cent. You can confirm from the president of the boxing federation, Omo-Agege. Tunde Ednut was following the process but it didn’t work from my side. First thing, 50 Cent was requesting for 2 million dollars upfront from his complete payment of 5 million dollars. They now said they want to pay me 100,000 dollars, and I said no it won’t work. I said if 50 Cent is going to take 5 million dollars then I will collect 1 million dollars.

“Early this year again after I came back from China, they brought another offer but the money wey them still they talk no dey reasonable. So, you see where the level dey? It didn’t work because I’m not going to take one kind low thing to go and be on the ring, I know my worth.

“Now, let’s go back to Soso Berekon. It is disrespectful to say you won carry me now go fight for as low as N100 million. Do you know how much I don take do charity this period? What is N100 million? If you want to insult me, just tell me waka.

“N100 million cannot even buy you a good house in Abuja. Soso you are very very disrespectful, forget about age. So, if you want me to fight, you go bring 500,000 dollar first before I can sit together with you to discuss the balance, but I doubt if you get that kind of money. If dem dey respect you respect yourself Soso. If you don’t have that money I talk please don’t put my name on your page again.”

Even If I Stop Working Today, I Already Have Billions Of Dollars Waiting For Me - Davido Declares.

The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner, who is the son of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Adedeji Adeleke, boasted that even if he decides to stop working now, he has billions of dollars already.
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David Adeleke, the world-famous Afrobeats singer, who is popularly known as Davido, has declared that he has billions of dollars just waiting for him.

He said he regrets being hardworking despite being from a privileged background.

He lamented that hard work drains him mentally.

He explained that he’s working hard because he loves his job and not for money.

The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner, who is the son of Nigerian billionaire businessman, Adedeji Adeleke, boasted that even if he decides to stop working now, he has billions of dollars already.

Davido spoke during an interview with music executive Bankulli after his sold-out show at the Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada, on Saturday night.

“I regret to myself for being hardworking. The stress and mental ability that goes into this type of work, especially with a lot of odds against me, is draining me.

"But I have to do it. It’s not for the money, I have billions of dollars waiting for me. Even if I don’t work again in my life, I have billions of dollars. But I’m working because I love my job and my fans,” he said.

"We can't have the uneducated leading the educated" – Music executive, Jude Okoye calls for electoral reform.

A young Nigerian girl has gained significant attention online related to the investigation of singer Mohbad’s death.
A viral video shows the girl identifying Mohbad from a phone image.
The video features a man asking the girl if she recognizes the person, to which she confidently responds with his name.

A young Nigerian girl has sparked widespread attention online as the investigation into the late singer Mohbad’s death continues to unfold.

In a now-viral video circulating across social media platforms, the toddler is seen holding a phone displaying an image of the deceased artist. A man, whose voice is heard in the background, asks her if she recognizes the person on the screen. Without hesitation, she identifies him as “Mohbad.”

Little Girl Trends As She Mentions Who Allegedly K!lled Late Singer Mohbad, Netizens React.

The man then follows up by asking whether Mohbad is still alive, to which she quietly responds, “He’s dead.”

What shocked many viewers was her next statement. The girl boldly claimed that Mohbad was killed by Naira Marley, a controversial music executive and the late singer’s former associate at Marlian Music.

The video has since sparked emotional reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing surprise and concern over the child’s words and how she may have come to such a conclusion.

Don Jazzy reveals regrets over missing out on signing Simi, Teni, Davido, Falz.

Veteran music executive and Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has opened up about the artists he wishes he had signed, admitting to moments of admiration and missed opportunities in his career.

Don Jazzy revealed he regrets not signing talented singers Simi and Teni, both of whom he greatly admires.

He also disclosed that he once had the chance to sign superstar Davido but chose not to, believing Davido was destined for greatness regardless.