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YNaija Spotlight on Mavin Records Label’s Female Rapper ‘Lifesize Teddy’

YNaija Spotlight: Mavin Records Label’s Female Rapper ‘Lifesize Teddy’

Lifesize Teddy (Elestee), born “Banigo Apiafi Treasure,” is a Nigerian female rapper signed to the famous Mavin Records label by superstar music executive Don Jazzy in 2023. The poet and artist joined the same label as Rema, Ayra Starr, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, and more. Lifesize Teddy first came into the limelight in 2019 when she... Read More

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Mavin Record Delves into Filmmaking with “Chapter EX”

November 14, 2024

Mavin Record Delves into Filmmaking with “Chapter EX”

Internationally recognised music record label founded by Don Jazzy, Mavin Record, has announced the production of its debut short film, “Chapter EX”. Directed by Daniel David and starring Tomi Ojo, Deji Osikoya, and Amarachi Audu, the 11-minute short film was released on YouTube on November 13. “Chapter EX” tells the story of Eve, who believes... Read More

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August 10, 2023

Mavin Records Welcomes Lifesize Teddy as She Unveils Her Debut EP ‘LST’

Mavin Records, the iconic music label established by Don Jazzy, has unveiled its newest gem, Lifesize Teddy. The excitement was palpable as Don Jazzy himself took to his Instagram page to introduce the world to this remarkable female rapper, an embodiment of dedication and perseverance. Lifesize Teddy’s journey to this momentous signing was nothing short... Read More

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Rising Artist Boy Spyce Reveals Why He Blocks Twitter Influencers

In a dynamic shift from conventional music promotion strategies, burgeoning artist Boy Spyce, a prominent signee under Mavin Records, has made waves by intentionally blocking Twitter influencers. This audacious move comes as Boy Spyce elucidates his conviction that authentic musical excellence should be the cornerstone of success, while paying for promotion that may not align... Read More

Blogs, The Music Blog

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Don Jazzy Reveals Why Wizkid Wasn’t Signed to Mo’ Hits and Names Artists He Wishes He Could Have Signed

In a candid conversation with podcaster Fisayo Fosudo on the Leaderboard Show, Don Jazzy, the acclaimed head of Mavin Records, shed light on why he couldn’t sign Wizkid to Mo’ Hits, the record label he co-founded with D’banj in 2006, which unfortunately dissolved in 2012. Don Jazzy disclosed that Wizkid’s signing with Banky W’s Empire... Read More

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February 10, 2023

Ayra Starr releases new hit track ‘Sability’

Ayra Starr, the reigning queen of music at Mavin Records, has just released a fresh new tune called ‘Sability.’ Following the success of her last record titled “Rush,” which topped the charts, she has released a new song as her first record of the year. As is her custom, Ayra has delivered yet another sizzling... Read More

Blogs, The Music Blog

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December 1, 2022

Mavin Records reveals album tracklist for ‘Chapter X’

The upcoming album from Don Jazzy’s record company, Mavin Records, is titled Chapter X, and its track listing has been released. The album’s tracklist was released by the record label on Wednesday via social media. Songs like “Alle,” “All I’m Saying,” “Ogini Na Fio,” “Won Da Mo,” “Amin,” “Overloading,” “Losing You,” “Won Le Le,” “Jara,”... Read More

Blogs, The Music Blog

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November 9, 2022

Mavin Records releases the first single from their upcoming compilation album, “Won Da Mo”

Mavin Records has put out another jaw-dropping song called “Won Da Mo.” It features Rema, Ayra Starr, LadiPoe, Crayon, Bayanni, Boy Spyce, Magixx, and Johnny Drille, all of whom are signed to the label. This is the label’s second release for the year 2022, and it is both intriguing and agreeable to the ears. The... Read More

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Mayorkun performs 2006 Nigerian hit song ‘Ijoya’ alongside Mavin Record’s Di’Ja

Talented Nigerian singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, paired up with Mavin Records queen, Di’Ja to perform at Budweiser’s studio. The two artists worked together alongside popular music producer, Gospel on de beat, for the remaking of Weird MC’s 2006 hit song ‘Ijoya’. Since the airing of the pilot episode of the Budweiser Smooth Kings Remix, fans and consumers of the premium drink have always looked forward... Read More

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Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage’s exit marks the end of the Original Super Mavin Dynasty

In May 2012 after a year of terrible feuding between Don Jazzy and D’Banj which led to the dissolution of the Mo Hits crew and D’Banj staying at Kanye West’s Good Music while Don Jazzy left, he started Supreme Mavin Dynasty. SMD, or Mavin Records for short was Don Jazzy’s phoenix move, his play to... Read More

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February 3, 2019

Entertainment roundup: First trailer of ‘Fast and Furious’ spinoff ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ drops; Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records secures multi-million dollar investment | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. First trailer of Fast and Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw drops The first trailer for Hobbs & Shaw dropped today, and this movie looks like it is going to try... Read More

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January 8, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 8th of January

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: A pirated copy of ‘Lionheart’ was recently sold in traffic and here’s why Nollywood urgently needs to tackle its piracy problem

Cover Stories, Featured

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Dr Sid

ICYMI: Is Dr Sid finally making his music comeback, dreadlocks and all?

If you’ve been following Nigerian music over the last few years, then you have noticed the meteoric rise and the sudden decline of the Super Mavin’s dynasty as an ensemble super group. Sure, individual artists like Reekado Banks and Tiwa Savage have managed to keep themselves in the conversation through a stellar EP (and rumoured... Read More

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September 8, 2017

Iyanya drops visual for ‘Bow For You’ (WATCH)

Mavin Records artiste, Iyanya has continued to make his return and presence known in the music industry. The ‘Your Waist’ singer has released the visuals to his song, ‘Bow for You’. The video was directed in London by Ogo Okpue, who also worked with him on his previous video for ‘Hold On.’ ‘Bow For You’... Read More

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Iyanya shuts down Lagos At Signature EP unveiling concert

Iyanya was at his waist-twisting and torso-baring best on Wednesday night when he unveiled his new EP, Signature. He rolled back the years by performing live songs from the highly anticipated 7-track album on stage at Hard Rock Café, Oniru, Lagos in an Industry Night Special. Dressed in a colourful camouflage-jacket, the Mavin Records artist... Read More

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New Music: Iyanya releases “Hold On” (LISTEN)

For those who predicted that Iyanya’s career would nosedive following his move to Mavin Records, he may just have made another attempt at proving you all wrong. With a second Don Jazzy-produced single, Iyanya takes us on a trip back to the days when we first fell in love with his melody. The newly-released Hold... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Mavin Records welcomes three new acts, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split | More stories

Catch up on all the entertainment stories you missed yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Mavin Records welcomes three new acts Label boss, Don Jazzy made the announcements via his Instagram page on Tuesday. Rapper Poe, The Voice contestants DNA and alternative music act, Johnny Drille are... Read More

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February 28, 2017

Is Mavin Records about to get its groove back with these new acts?

Yaay! Mavin activated! The hashtag that accompanied the three Instagram posts announcing Mavin Records new acts, Ladi Poe, DNA and Johnny Drille. Before you get excited, we need to go over these questions together. Will these three acts give Mavin Records the saving that it so badly needs? The saving that even Iyanya could not... Read More

Thinking Through

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February 28, 2017

Rapper, Ladi Poe joins Mavin Records

by Dolapo Adelana Rapper Ladi Poe has joined the Mavin Records. CEO of the record label, Don Jazzy made the announcement on Tuesday via his Instagram page. Poe appeared in the music video, Awww sang by D’ija of Mavin Records. He also appeared in Falz’s videos, Chardonnay Music and Marry me. https://www.instagram.com/p/BRECYc7jQwI/ Poe becomes the third... Read More

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Don Jazzy YNaija

February 28, 2017

Don Jazzy welcomes two fresh acts into the Mavin Dynasty

by Dolapo Adelana Award winning producer and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy has welcomed two new artistes into the record label. Don Jazzy unveiled the artistes on Tuesday via his Instagram page. The artistes are Johnny Drille and Itz DNA, made up of the duo of Blairis DNA and Clintis DNA. https://www.instagram.com/p/BRD-qrMDrre/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BREAs_tDlFl/

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January 3, 2017

How Don Jazzy plans to expand Mavin Records

Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy has revealed plans to expand and properly structure the label. In his New Year message, he said the record label will be employing the services of Talent and Catalog Management professionals, Content Developers, Retail, Sales and Fashion, Licensing specialist, Touring and Logistics specialist, Social Media Analysts among others. The message... Read More

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December 12, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: King Sunny Ade’s guitar sells for N52m at concert, Usher jams to Phyno’s Fada Fada in the club | More stories

Here are the top entertainment stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night – and are still buzzing this morning on today’s Entertainment Roundup. King Sunny Ade’s guitar auctioned at N52million at Sunny on Sunday concert The custom-made Fender guitar designed by Nigerian artiste and writer, Victor Ehikhamenor went... Read More

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November 30, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ‘contributes’ N1m to Toke Makinwa’s book, Di’Ja releases visuals to new track | More stories

Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj contributed N1million to Toke Makinwa’s book, On Becoming Toke Makinwa recently launched her tell-all book, On Becoming and still in the spirit of gratitude for the success of the... Read More

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November 21, 2016

The Mavins are not on the Headies nominees list and we’re still wondering why

The Headies is one of the most respected music awards in Nigeria. Maybe not the best, considering the controversies that trail the event every other year; but it is our safest landing as far as awards in Nigeria are concerned. This year’s edition is the 11th and a few weeks ago, the list of nominees... Read More

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November 3, 2016

Iyanya should be afraid of Tekno but he says we’re dumb so we’ll leave him be

Early on in the week, the news of Iyanya‘s new deal with Don Jazzy‘s Mavin records hit news sites, for the simple reason, two big names are involved here. But precisely, not many of us saw this coming, considering the duo had collaborated only on a track, at least that we know of, in the past.... Read More

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November 2, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Linda Ikeji’s LIS unveiled, Jaywon welcomes baby boy | More stories

Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Linda Ikeji unveils her own social networking site, Linda Ikeji Social Africa’s most influential blogger, Linda Ikeji is set to take on the world as she unveils Linda Ikeji Social (LIS), a... Read More

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November 1, 2016

Only a dumb person will compare me with Tekno – Iyanya

After the shocking announcement that Singer Iyanya has been signed to Mavin Records owned by Don Jazzy, fans resumed comparing the ‘Kukere’ crooner to wave of the moment, Tekno. Some fans have insinuated that Iyanya’s exit from MMMG can be linked to Tekno’s recent success, claiming he felt threatened. But in a recent interview with Thenetng,... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Why I joined Mavin – Iyanya

New Mavin Record Label artiste Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk has given reasons why he joined the label. The “Kukere” crooner who announced on Monday he was now a member of The Mavin told The Cable that the “Don Jazzy factor” played a key role in his decision. Iyanya said, “It’s official, I’m now a Mavin and we’ve dropped the first single... Read More

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September 17, 2016

Korede Bello’s Oct. 1 Zurich show cancelled | Here’s why

Mavin Records artiste, Korede Bello will no longer perform in Zurich on October 1 as his management could not reach an agreement with show organizer, DJ Jolly of Jolly Entertainment. The show organizer took to Facebook on Friday to reveal that Korede Bello’s manager could not provide a video confirmation that the artiste will be attending... Read More

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Iyanya officially fires Ubi Franklin as his manager… announces new team

It seems Iyanya just officially fired his manager Ubi Franklin – who also doubles as his business partner. On Monday night, the Triple MG co-owner announced he has signed a deal with Temple Management Company – an emerging management company who recently signed on the entire Mavin records roaster, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Funmi Iyanda and... Read More

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