Music Producer, Don Jazzy And His Father Celebrate Birthday Anniversary
Nigerian legendary music producer, Michael Collins Ajereh better known as Don Jazzy, celebrates his 39th birthday today, 26th November 2021.
Interestingly, the beatmaker shares the same birth date with his father, Mr. Collins Enebeli Ajereh.
The matriarch of their household has taken to her social media to say words of prayers to the men in her life.
She wrote,
“Happy birthday to these legends Mavin Grandpa and Don Jazzy. This period every year gives me joy that can’t be expressed by just talking.
“My prayer always is for God to give you two long life with good health in Jesus name amen. I love you.”
Don Jazzy is is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. He was co-owner of defunct Mo’ Hits Records record label with singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo better known as Dbanj.
His mother is an Igbo princess from Abia state and his father is a member of the Isoko people. His younger brother is the singer, D’Prince. Don Jazzy’s family moved to Ajegunle, Lagos where Don Jazzy was raised.
Don Jazzy found an interest in music early in life and at age 12, he began to play the bass guitar and piano. He also gained knowledge of traditional and percussion instruments.
He studied business management at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state.
In 2000, his uncle invited him to play the drums for a church in London, his first visit ever. He got a job at McDonald’s as a security guard. He continued his interest in music, associating with artistes like; Solek, JJC Skillz, Kas, Jesse Jagz, The 419 Squad, and D’Banj.
In 2003, Don Jazzy married Michelle Jackson. However, they divorced after two years as a result of his ambitious nature and love for music.