Let go of pride, collaborate – Don Jazzy tells Nigerian artists

Record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has expressed concern over the sharp drop in collaboration among Nigerian artists.

Speaking in an episode of On The Grind podcast, Jazzy said the trend is dangerous for the Nigerian music industry, stressing that a tree can’t make a forest.

He urged artists to let go of excessive ego and collaborate. The Mavin boss said he believes that collaboration is important for both the growth of artists and the music industry.

He said, “Most of Nigerian artists need to drop their pride, grow up and understand that no man is an island. A tree cannot make a forest.

“If you are so talented and versatile and can write, produce and sing, kudos to you. But still, you need to collaborate. I am a fan of collaboration. I came into this business collaborating with people and I am forever going to keep collaborating. I understand the importance of collaboration.”