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Don Jazzy’s Marvin Records Emerge No.1 In Nigeria
Don Jazzy’s Marvin
Records label has emerged the number one music label in Nigeria. The music label floated over two years ago after Don Jazzy parted ways with his business partner of many years, the Koko Master, D’Banj, who both owned and managed the biggest music label Mo’hits, Marvin records has become the powerhouse of Nigeria music label.
It was gathered that after the separation, D’banj went on to set up DB records while Don Jazzy came up with Marvin Records. While D’banj was still struggling to make his music label very attractive, Don Jazzy has been able to build his label into a bigger brand than all the brands in existence several years.
Our investigation reveals that this label has produced over 98 songs in less than three years which is unprecedented amongst the record labels in Nigeria Don Jazzy’s Label produced D’Prince’s Frenzy, Dr. Sid’s Seduction, Tiwa Savage’s “once upon a time” and Marvins All Stars albums and many of the songs dominated charts for a long period.
The label produced arguably the hottest songs in 2013, Surulere and in 2014, Durobucci, which is regarded as the biggest song of the year. The proof are the awards won. Another factor that has made the label number one is because it boasts of the biggest artists in Nigeria such as Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D’Prince as well as new artistes like Reekado Rank, Koredo Bello and D’Ja who are currently competing favourable with the established artistes.
Don Jazzy is a talented guy, who is regarded as one of the super producers to ever emerged in Nigeria, he has been able to consistently be on top of his game over the years and he is not sleeping on his oars. Unlike before, he is featuring more on his artistes songs and all the songs he featured are instant hits. They include “Elminado” by Tiwa Savage’, ‘Surulere’ by Dr Sid, and “Durobucci” by Marvin All Stars.
His influence has also helped the Marvin big Acts to secure big endorsement deals. When Don Jazzy got signed to MTN as brand ambassador, his influence also got Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid and his brother, D’Prince deals with telecom companies.
Marvin Records is a revamped Nigerian based record label founded by recording artiste and producer.
Michael Collins Ajereh on May 8th 2012. The label is home to recording artistes such as Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, D’Prince, Diya, Recado Banks, Koredo Bello as well as roaster of producers such as Don Jazzy himself, Altimes and Baby Fresh among others.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’