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- Michael Collins Ajereh, known as Don Jazzy, is a prominent music producer and executive.
- He emphasizes caution in discussing fame and success negatively.
- On the Keeping It Real With Jima podcast, he shared his perspective on the challenges of fame.
Ace music producer and executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has shared that he is cautious about speaking negatively about fame and success.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Keeping It Real With Jima podcast, he explained that he avoids complaining about the challenges that come with fame because he fears it could cost him his blessings.
According to him, he is mindful that expressing too much dissatisfaction might lead to losing the wealth and success he currently enjoys.
The host asked: “What’s something success gave you that you actually didn’t want?”
Don Jazzy replied: “I like everything that God gave me. Obviously, there are sometimes that you just wish that somethings were different. But I’m not wishing for anything different, I’m just saying before God will now decide to adjust my life [laughs].”
The Mavin boss said he would like to be wealthier in his next life, noting that although he wants to impact more lives, he feels financially limited in doing so.
In other news… Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy has spoken about the challenges he went through during his university days and how those experiences have continued to influence his self-confidence.
In an interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Bounce Radio, the Mavin Records founder disclosed that he was often teased because of his appearance while in school. He noted that the constant mockery negatively affected his self-esteem at the time.
Don Jazzy added that the experience left him with emotional effects that have lingered over the years, making him more reserved and less comfortable with public speaking.Nigeria Travel Guides
“Girls used to call me ugly in university and no one wanted to be my girlfriend. It affected my confidence, and that’s why I’m shy and struggle to speak in public till today. It is also why I find it hard to believe when a woman tells me she truly loves me. Most of them are now rushing me now, why didn’t they love me then?” he said.
Don Jazzy explained that those early experiences still affect him today, as they make it somewhat difficult for him to completely believe or accept when people express love toward him, even with his fame and achievements in the music industry.