Music executive and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has sparked widespread reactions after revealing that unknown individuals are selling his private phone number for ₦100,000 to desperate Nigerians seeking financial help.
In a hilarious yet telling moment from a recent podcast appearance, the celebrated producer opened up about the constant invasion of his privacy.
“Someone has been selling my phone number to people for ₦100,000,” Don Jazzy said. “Sometimes when I pick the calls, people tell me their grandma swallowed a fork or their kidney is missing,” he added amid laughter.
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He further expressed confusion, saying, “I don’t even know if Gistlover is trying to set me up.”
The revelation has gone viral, with many Nigerians finding it both funny and reflective of the heavy burden celebrities bear. Don Jazzy, known for his generosity and numerous acts of kindness over the years, has become a frequent target for financial appeals. Fans sympathise with the Mavin boss, noting that his kind-hearted reputation often attracts relentless begging.