Don Jazzy loses mother

Nigerian music producer, Michael Ajereh better known as Don Jazzy, has lost his mother.

The music executive, taking to his Instagram page on Friday, said his mother died after a battle with cancer.

He described his late mum as his backbone and supporter; further asking his fans and music lovers to remember his family in their prayers.

He wrote “Lost my sweet mother this morning. The matriarch of our family. My supporter and backbone @indianpicolo.

“I am beyond devastated. I have never felt pain like this in my life but I am consoled by the good life she lived. She was loved by everyone that ever met her.

“She was so strong till the last minute for us even while she battled with cancer.

“I have never typed a more difficult caption in my life. Please pray for our mum’s soul to rest in peace and for strength for my dad, my siblings, her grandchildren and our entire family to bear this loss.”

Don Jazzy is the founder and the CEO of Mavin Records. Don Jazzy was co-owner of the defunct Mo’ Hits Records record label with Dbanj. His younger brother is D’Prince.

Before her death, his mother was an Igbo princess from Abia State.

In May, the music producer thanked Wizkid for supporting his recent hit song, ‘Overdose’.

He wrote on Twitter “Na Baba God Dey run am. This No 1 was not easy at all. Shout out to the Mavin team, and to the Mavin fans. Shout out to Big Wiz for the timely co-sign. We appreciate y’all. Thanks.”