Don Jazzy Urges Nigerian Artists to Drop Pride, Embrace Collaboration

Record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has expressed concern over the declining level of collaboration among Nigerian music artists.

Speaking during an episode of the On The Grind podcast, the Mavin Records boss described the trend as dangerous to the growth of the Nigerian music industry, stressing that no artist can succeed entirely on their own.

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Don Jazzy urged Nigerian musicians to set aside excessive pride and embrace collaboration, noting that working together benefits both individual artists and the wider industry.

“Most of Nigerian artists need to drop their pride, grow up and understand that no man is an island. A tree cannot make a forest,” he said.

He acknowledged that some musicians possess the talent to write, produce and perform their own songs but maintained that such abilities should not discourage them from working with others.

“If you are so talented and versatile and can write, produce and sing, kudos to you. But still, you need to collaborate,” he added.

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The music executive described himself as a strong supporter of collaboration, recalling that he built his career by working with other people.

He said he intended to continue embracing partnerships throughout his career because of the value they bring to music and the industry.

Don Jazzy's comments come amid ongoing conversations about collaboration, competition and relationships among Nigerian artists.

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