Veteran Nigerian record producer and Mavin Records founder Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has expressed deep concern over the sharp decline in musical collaborations among Nigerian artists, warning that unchecked ego poses a serious threat to the sustained expansion of the Afrobeats industry.
Speaking on the On The Grind podcast, Don Jazzy urged musicians to set aside excessive pride and embrace creative synergy.
Emphasizing that even versatile artists who write, produce, and sing independently still need strategic partnerships to broaden their cultural and commercial reach, the music executive reminded creatives that "no man is an island" and "a tree cannot make a forest."
Reflecting on his own career—from co-founding Mo' Hits Records to building Mavin Records into a global powerhouse—Don Jazzy maintained that teamwork remains essential to longevity in the music business, reaffirming his commitment to continuous collaboration.
"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.
If you are so talented and versatile and can write, produce and sing, kudos to you. But still, you need to collaborate." — Don Jazzy, Founder & CEO, Mavin Records
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