Don Jazzy reveals artists he regrets not signing, including Davido, Simi, Teni

Veteran music producer and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has opened up about some of his biggest regrets in the Nigerian music industry the superstars he didn’t sign when he had the chance.

In a candid revelation, Don Jazzy admitted he wishes he had brought Simi and Teni into the Mavin Records family, describing both artists as exceptionally talented and full of creative brilliance. According to him, their unique voices and styles made a lasting impression on him, but for one reason or another, the opportunity to sign them never materialized.

He also stunned fans by disclosing that he had the chance to sign Davido early in the singer’s career. However, he ultimately decided against it, believing that Davido was “destined for greatness” and would succeed with or without a record deal from him.

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Reflecting on his near miss with rapper Falz, Don Jazzy said a deal almost materialised but ultimately didn’t go through.

As for Wizkid, he explained that the singer was already under the management of another executive at the time, making any potential signing impossible.

Don Jazzy concluded by acknowledging the reality of the industry: “You can’t sign everybody, no matter how talented they are.”

He said, “I like Simi. I didn’t sign her. I wish I did. I like Teni. I wish I did. I had the opportunity for Davido, obviously, but I didn’t because I kind of figured that he would be fine. To Wizkid, obviously, I couldn’t because Banky got to him first. That would have been amazing. Falz, I love his work, and we almost actually had a deal. Well, it didn’t work out. But then at the end of the day, you cannot sign everybody.”