Michael Collins Ajereh or famously known as Don Jazzy is a singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Mavin Records and co-founder of Mo’Hits Records. He was only 4 years old when he showed interest towards music, and started playing drums. He is considered to be the number one song producer of Nigeria.
Well, how well do you know about Don Jazzy? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Don Jazzy’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Don Jazzy to date.
Biography and Early Life
Don Jazzy was born on 26th November 1982 in Umuahia, Abia State. His mother is an Igbo princess, and his father is a music entrepreneur. He has three siblings named D’Prince, Joy Solano and James Enebeli Collins. One of his siblings is a famous D’Prince. From a very tender age, he developed an interest in music, and many people believe that he started to play the drums when he just four years old.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Don Jazzy in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Don Jazzy’s age is 38 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 26 November 1982. Though, he is 6′ 0″ in feet and inches and 182 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 216 lbs in Pound and 98kg in Kilograms.
Education
Don Jazzy completed his high school from the Federal Government College of Lagos. He studied Business Management from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. He also has immense knowledge about traditional and percussion instruments.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
Don Jazzy belongs to a family where many of his family members are involved in the music industry. His father played a vital role in establishing professional artiste management and corporate music business structures in Nigeria. His brother is also a famous musician and music entrepreneur. As for his love life, he is in a relationship with a woman, but his girlfriend’s name hasn’t been disclosed.
Is Don Jazzy Gay?
No, Don Jazzy is not gay because he has dated several women in his life and his sexual orientation is revealed to be straight.
Professional Career
Don Jazzy started his career in the music industry by partnering with D’Banj and establishing the Mo’Hits Records in 2004. This music label achieved success within just two years, and he produced some of the mega-hit albums of that time. In 2008, he helped in the production of Wande Coal’s Mushin 2 MoHits, an album that was described as one of the best albums to ever come out of Nigeria.
In March 2012 Don Jazzy broke his partnership with D’banj and founded the Mavin Records after three months. This music label became the house of many famous singers such as Rema and Crayon and also to many song producers such as Altims and Baby Fresh. His dream came true when Mavin Records became the best production house for African music and captured the world’s attention. Don Jazzy has also appeared in a Nollywood film named as The Last three digits.
Awards
Don Jazzy has been awarded as the “Best Music Producer of the Year” for several years and for new musicians’ discoveries. His Label Mavin Records was awarded as the Best Record Label of the Year in 2013. Altogether he has received six awards for his work in the African Music Industry. In the year 2015, he received the City People Entertainment Award under the category of special recognition.
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Don Jazzy in 2021
Don Jazzy is considered to be one of the top ten richest musicians in Africa. His net worth is estimated in 2021 and found to be $12 Million. Apart from having his own music label, he has set up a business enterprise in the oil industry and his brother, which is called Mavin Energy limited. This company is involved in supplying petroleum products such as diesel, petrol, kerosene and cooking gas.
Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know
- Initially before venturing into the music industry, Don Jazzy has worked as a security guard at the McDonalds.
- Many people working around him have said that he does not listen to any of his songs after their release.
- He is fondly called as Isoko by his close people.
- He is also a philanthropist and has worked for his native Africans.
- In Africa, people especially his fans, fondly call him as the Music Mogul because of his extraordinary voie.
Don Jazzy has worked very hard in order to achieve his dream of bringing the world’s attention to African music. He has made many African singers and producers successful and given worldwide fame to them. He is one of the most respected music producers. His Mavin Records Label Company is currently worth a few million dollar companies.
Facts of Michael Collins Ajereh
- Gender Male
- full nameMichael Collins Ajereh
- birthplaceUmuahia, Abia State,Nigeria
- Date of Birth November 26, 1982
- Age 41 years 9 months
- Horoscope Sagittarius
- Lucky Number 3
- Lucky Stone Turquoise
- Lucky Color Orange
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius
- nationalityNigerian
- religionChristianity
- net worth$12 Million
- professionSinger, Song producer, entrepreneur and songwriter
- weightIn Kilograms – 98 Kg, In Pounds –216 lbs
- heightIn Centimetres – 182 cm, In Feet and Inches – 6′ 0″
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- high schoolFederal Government College of Lagos