Don Jazzy is one of the big names in the Nigerian music industry. Don Jazzy has achieved a lot in the Nigerian Music industry either through his first record label, Mo Hits Record or his latest venture, Marvins records. Don Jazzy with his achievements in Nigerian music industry has created a brand people and lots of fans are eager to know or identify with.

In this article, we will discuss Don Jazzy's biography in detail, every other thing you may need to know about him like Don Jazzy's net worth and so much more..

Don Jazzy's biography and Early Background

Michael Collins Ajereh AKA Don Jazzy is a Nigerian artist who was born in Umuahia which is in Abia state on the 26th November, 1982. 

Don Jazzy's father is Collins Enebeli Ajereh from Delta state and his mother, Ajereh who died in 2022 was from Abia state where he was born. 

Unlike Davido, Don Jazzy was born into an average Nigerian family but today, Don Jazzy's family story has changed through him and his brother D'Prince - who is also a music artist in Nigeria.

Don Jazzy's Educational background

Don Jazzy had his formal education in Federal Government College in Lagos where he was brought up. After his secondary school, he secured admission into a university in Edo state, Ambrose Alli University.

In Ambrose Alli University, Don Jazzy studied business management. Though he had passion for music. However, it is widely believed that the business management he studied has helped him in managing his business as the CEO of Marvins records today.

Don Jazzy's Marriage and Relationship

Don Jazzy was once married in 2003. Don Jazzy got married to his ex-wife Michelle Jackson. Unfortunately, this marriage did not last. Don Jazzy and Michelle Jackson broke up after two years.

Not much is known about Don Jazzy's current relationship as he keeps his relationship off the media.

Don Jazzy's Rise to Fame

Don Jazzy had always been passionate about music from childhood. Don Jazzy learnt how to play piano, guitar, and drums at a very young age.

In 2000, luck shone on Don Jazzy as his uncle invited him to London to play drums for a local church over there. When Don Jazzy was in London, he got a job as a security officer in McDonald's. 

Don Jazzy never stopped honing his skills in music and instrument. Don Jazzy later learnt how to produce from Emeka Infiniti. This has helped him today as a professional producer.

Don Jazzy's breakthrough came in 2004 when he established  Mo’ Hits Records with his friend, D'banj. They both released songs and albums like “No Long Thing” and “Rundown/Funk You Up” under Mo’ Hits Records. The Mo'Hits record disbanded after a while over disagreement between Don Jazzy, D'banj and the rest of the team.

In 2012, Don Jazzy took a bold step to establish his own record label Mavin Records which he manages as the CEO today. Marvin Records as a record label also established Don Jazzy as one of the richest musicians in Nigeria.

Don Jazzy's record label (Marvins records)

Marvins records is a record label Don Jazzy founded in May 2012. The record label is also referred to as the Supreme Mavin Dynasty. Don Jazzy founded this label when he left Mo’ Hits Records. 

Marvins records has grown to become one of the biggest record labels that has nurtured some top musical talents like Ayra Starr, Crayon, Rema, Boy Spyce etc. Top musicians like Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks were also signed to Marvins records.

BillBoard Magazine once named Marvins Records as one of the gatekeepers of music in Nigeria as a whole. 

Don Jazzy's endorsements

Just like other top musicians in Nigeria, Don Jazzy is not left out when it comes to closing endorsement deals with top brands. Don Jazzy has signed endorsement deals with brands like Samsung, Konga.com, and Loya Milk.

Don Jazzy's net worth in 2025

Don Jazzy net worth is expected to be massive because of the revenue he makes from Marvins records, music streams, live performance, endorsement deals, and also from his career as a producer.

Don Jazzy net worth in 2025 is estimated to be about $73 million. Clacified took time to write extensively on Don Jazzy net worth.