Omanghana
Nigerian music producer and executive Don Jazzy has opened up about how he spent his first major earnings from music on champagne and clubbing before deciding to invest in emerging talent.
The Mavin Records founder, whose real name is Michael Collins Ajereh, said the experience taught him an early lesson about managing money and planning for the future.
Speaking on a recent episode of the On The Grind podcast, he recalled buying 50 bottles of champagne after receiving his first substantial payment from music.
“I bought 50 bottles of champagne and went clubbing,” he said.
Investing in New Talent
Don Jazzy said he soon reconsidered his spending habits and began putting his subsequent earnings towards signing new artistes.
Rather than continuing to spend heavily on entertainment, he focused on opportunities within the industry he knew. He said those investments helped him build financial security over time.
“Now I don’t have to work ever again,” he said, reflecting on the freedom his investments had given him.
The producer encouraged young people to learn from his experience and consider how they can invest their income early. He said they do not necessarily need to enter the music business, but should look for opportunities that can provide lasting value.
Building Mavin Records
Don Jazzy founded Mavin Records in Lagos in 2012, building on his earlier work with Mo’Hits Records. The label has since been associated with artistes including Ayra Starr, Rema, Ladipoe and Johnny Drille.
In February 2024, Universal Music Group announced a majority investment in Mavin Global, a development that expanded the label’s partnership with the international music company.
For Don Jazzy, the journey from spending his first major payday to investing in artistes offered a lesson he hopes younger earners will consider: use financial opportunities to build something that can last.
Kweku Flick Says Sarkodie’s “Messiah” Collaboration Kept Him From Quitting Music
Ghanaian musician Kweku Flick has revealed that his collaboration with Sarkodie on the song “Messiah” came at a turning point in his life, when he was considering giving up music after the death of his father.
The rapper said losing his father in August 2024 left him deeply discouraged and uncertain about his future in the industry. His father had been one of his strongest supporters and a source of motivation for his music career.
Speaking in an interview on 3Music on November 2, 2026, Kweku Flick said he prayed for a sign to help him decide whether to continue pursuing music.
An Unexpected Opportunity
According to Kweku Flick, his answer came in November 2024, when Sarkodie sent him a song titled “Messiah” and invited him to contribute.
He said the opportunity renewed his motivation at a time when he was preparing to leave the industry. Without the collaboration, he believes he would have focused on his mineral water business.
Kweku Flick expressed gratitude to Sarkodie, saying the rapper may not fully realize how much the opportunity meant to him.
“The platform he gave me did a lot,” he said.
Creating the Chorus
Kweku Flick also shared how he developed his contribution to the song. He said he was listening to the track in a car when he began coming up with ideas for its chorus.
Sarkodie had already recorded two verses, but the song did not yet have a chorus. Kweku Flick said he worked on lyrics that would complement the existing verses.
“Messiah” was released in December 2024 and brought the two Ghanaian artistes together on a song that would take on particular personal significance for Kweku Flick.
The two later shared the stage in Kumasi during MoMoFest x Rapperholic ’26, adding another chapter to their musical partnership.
Source: Omanghana
