Renowned music producer and Mavin Records boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has spoken candidly about his views on love, marriage, and religion, admitting that despite his fame and success, he still struggles with fear and uncertainty when it comes to relationships and commitment.
The 42-year-old music executive, who was married in 2003 but divorced two years later, made the revelation during an interview with HabbyFX on YouTube on Monday, where he reflected on his personal growth and evolving views about love.
“There are good ones, there are bad ones. My parents were madly in love before my mom died. We see examples like that that make you believe in relationships and crave it and want something like that,” Don Jazzy said.
However, he explained that seeing toxic relationships and public breakups has made him more cautious about falling in love. “We do have some bad examples, coming from both sides, both men and women. Some men are violent, chronic cheats.
“And then when it now comes out on social media, you come out and you see like relationship bad breakups and people coming out to come and put out people’s dirty laundry outside, it now gives me a fear.
“You try to be vulnerable with one person out there. I am still waiting for God. They said when you find the one, you will have butterflies in your stomach,” he said.
Don Jazzy further admitted that financial considerations also influence his hesitation to remarry, especially after seeing how divorce settlements can cost men their hard-earned wealth.
“A man has to lose half of all that he has worked for in his life — that’s those ones that don’t have a prenup, like in America.
“You see some people who have struggled throughout their life, but when they divorce, they have to split the properties and things like that. All those things used to scare me. The money that I have amassed is for my generation,” he explained.
When asked if he has tried to love again, he admitted, “I’ve actually dated before. Currently, I’m single. Na fear, though God’s time is the best. I just want the right person. At the same time, I’m not sure if I’m the right person for somebody’s daughter.”
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Reflecting on his journey of self-improvement, Don Jazzy said, “Am I the ideal partner? Am I disciplined enough to be with one person? As I am working on myself, I pray to God on how to make myself a better person.
“Over the years, I have become a better person. When I was young, I was a menace, so I am getting older, I am getting wiser.”
Speaking about his musical preferences, the producer said it was difficult to name just one favourite artist because of his diverse creative taste. “It’s not as easy as that for me because, as a creative person, or like a music producer, like that siren I’m hearing now is giving me an idea for beats.
“So I listen to a wide range of stuff. I like Johnny Drille; he is very talented. He is one of those artists who is an all-rounder. Most of my artists would be my preferred artists. But in the country, the people who have pushed the culture forward are Wizkid, Davido, Burna, 2Face, D’banj, and Olamide,” he said.
Prompt News reports Don Jazzy also shared that his lifestyle has become more private, saying he now prefers to stay indoors and delegate most responsibilities to his team.
“When I was younger, I was pretty much moving around, and my days were more out there. But now, I delegate. I’m an improver now. I’m always indoors — inside my house, inside the office, or inside the studio — and they’re all close by.
“I have people in place that are capable to put out fire once. But if for any reason they need me, they would seek my guidance or advice. Other than that, it’s just calls, meetings, meetings,” he shared.
Emphasizing the value of teamwork, he added, “One can’t do it by themselves. Even God is all-powerful, but He can’t do everything by Himself.”
On his faith, Don Jazzy maintained that he still believes in God but has become more skeptical about organized religion. “I believe in God, by birth,” he said. “But nowadays, I get sceptical about churches with how things are now. But I believe in God.”
Despite his fears and reservations, Don Jazzy’s openness and humility continue to earn him admiration from fans who appreciate his honesty in an industry often defined by pressure, image, and perfection.
