Music Icon Don Jazzy Opens Up About Why Marriage Still Terrifies Him Despite Fame, Success, And Past Experience

 

Popular Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, known to millions as Don Jazzy, has spoken candidly about his deep-seated fears surrounding love and marriage. Despite being one of the most successful figures in Africa’s entertainment industry, the 42-year-old admits that the thought of marriage still terrifies him.

Speaking on HabbyFX’s YouTube channel, the award-winning producer reflected on his personal experiences, the lessons he has learned, and the reasons he remains hesitant to remarry. Don Jazzy, who was once married in 2003 but divorced two years later, revealed that his journey through love and heartbreak has left him more cautious and reflective.

According to him, the world today makes it even harder to fully trust in relationships. “There are good ones, there are bad ones. My parents were madly in love before my mom passed away. We see examples like that which make you believe in relationships and crave something similar,” he said during the interview. “But we also see bad examples on both sides, men and women alike. Some men are violent, some are chronic cheats, and when such stories hit social media, it creates fear in people like me.”

The music mogul confessed that opening up emotionally has become a challenge. Vulnerability, he said, no longer comes as easily as it once did. “You try to be vulnerable with one person out there. I am still waiting for God. They said when you find the one, you’ll have butterflies in your stomach,” he added with a soft laugh, hinting at both hope and hesitation.

Beyond emotional fear, Don Jazzy also highlighted financial anxiety as a major concern. For a man who has built a massive empire through Mavin Records and decades of musical success, the possibility of losing hard-earned wealth in a divorce is something he does not take lightly. “A man has to lose half of all that he has worked for in his life, especially those without a prenup like in America,” he explained. “You see some people who struggled all their life, and when they divorce, they have to split their properties. All those things scare me. The money I have amassed is for my generation.”

When asked if he has given love another chance since his divorce, the producer confirmed that he has dated but remains single. “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,” he said with an honest smile that revealed both humility and uncertainty.

Over time, Don Jazzy has come to view personal growth as a lifelong process. He believes that improving oneself emotionally, mentally, and spiritually is just as important as finding love. “Am I the ideal partner? Am I disciplined enough to be with one person? As I am working on myself, I pray to God to make me a better person,” he shared. “Over the years, I have become better. When I was younger, I was a menace. Now I’m getting older, I’m getting wiser.”

Despite his private nature, Don Jazzy’s creativity continues to thrive. When asked about his favorite artists, he said it was impossible to pick one because inspiration can come from anywhere. “As a creative person, even a sound like that siren I’m hearing now can give me an idea for beats,” he joked. He praised artists like Johnny Drille for their versatility and also acknowledged the efforts of major figures such as Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, 2Face, D’banj, and Olamide, who he said have pushed Nigerian music to global heights.

His daily life, however, has become more structured and less public. “When I was younger, I was always out and about. But now I delegate. I’m an improver now,” he explained. Don Jazzy said he spends most of his time indoors, whether at home, in his office, or at his studio, all located close to each other. He credited his team for efficiently handling most of the label’s day-to-day challenges, noting, “One person can’t do it all alone. Even God is all-powerful, but He can’t do everything by Himself.”

When the topic shifted to faith, Don Jazzy maintained that his belief in God remains strong, though his trust in organised religion has waned. “I believe in God by birth. But nowadays, I get sceptical about churches with how things are now. Still, I believe in God,” he said.

Through it all, Don Jazzy’s honesty about fear, growth, and faith offers a rare glimpse into the human side of fame. His story is not just about music or marriage but about the constant pursuit of balance between success, love, and inner peace.