Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy has shared his thoughts on marriage and his music career, revealing that he never thought he’d be unmarried at 40.
In a recent appearance on the Echo Podcast, the 42-year-old music executive expressed that marriage is one area he didn’t anticipate sacrificing in his pursuit of success. “I never thought I would be 40-something and not be married. Maybe that’s the one I lost. If it comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, I’m totally fine,” he admitted.
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Don Jazzy’s previous marriage to American model Michelle Jackson in 2003 ended in divorce after two years due to his dedication to building his music career.
Despite this, he feels deeply fulfilled by his achievements in the entertainment world, having mentored stars like Tiwa Savage, Rema, and Ayra Starr.
When asked what path he might have taken if not music, Don Jazzy suggested he would likely still be involved in music or thriving as an influencer. His father, Collins Enebeli Ajereh, has clarified that he isn’t pressuring Don Jazzy to get married, stating that marriage is a personal decision.
Don Jazzy has previously explained that his passion for music made it difficult to balance family life, leading to the end of his first marriage. He’s now focused on working on himself before considering marriage again, stating, “I dey work on myself so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me”.