Don Jazzy Reveals He Almost Quit Music After Mo’Hits Collapse

Veteran Nigerian music producer and executive Don Jazzy has revealed that he nearly abandoned the music industry after the collapse of his former label, Mo’Hits Records.

In a candid interview, Jazzy stated: “When Mo’Hits ended, I thought that was it. I almost packed up to move abroad.” He described a period of deep uncertainty that followed the dissolution of his partnership with D’Banj in 2012, a setback he said nearly ended his career.

Despite the setbacks, Jazzy credited the support of friends and his own resilience for his comeback. He added: “But friends encouraged me to stay and start again, and Mavin Records was born.”

He went on to highlight how the experience shaped his outlook and strengthened his resolve: “Since then, I’ve learned not to let anything break me.”

Mo’Hits Records, co-founded by Don Jazzy and D’Banj, was once considered a powerhouse in Nigeria’s music scene but dissolved amid creative and business tensions. Don Jazzy subsequently founded Mavin Records in 2012, which went on to become one of Africa’s leading labels.