Why I’m Still Single – Don Jazzy

Popular music producer and Mavin Records boss, Michael Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, has said that fear of heartbreak and divorce remains the major reason he has not remarried, despite his fame and success.

Speaking in an interview with HabbyFX on YouTube on Monday, the 42-year-old revealed that stories of failed relationships, cheating, and public scandals on social media have made him wary of commitment.

Don Jazzy, who married in 2003 but divorced two years later, said that while he still believes in love, the realities of modern relationships often make him cautious.

“There are good ones, and 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 them,” he said.

He also noted that negative experiences from others often make people more cautious.

“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,” he explained.

The Mavin Records founder also admitted that financial risks in marriage add to his hesitation, saying that seeing men lose their life savings in divorce settlements has made him more protective of his 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 lives, 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 said.

When asked if he was currently in a relationship, Don Jazzy said he is single but still open to love.

“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.

He reflected on how much he has grown over the years, admitting that he is still working on himself to become a better man.

“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, but I’m getting older and wiser,” he said.

Don Jazzy also spoke about his lifestyle and work routine, noting that he now prefers a quieter life and mostly stays indoors. He recalled that when he was younger, he was pretty much moving around, But now, he has learned to delegate.

“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 said.

He emphasised the importance of teamwork in his success, saying, “One can’t do it by themselves. Even God is all-powerful, but He can’t do everything by Himself.”

When asked about his favourite artists, Don Jazzy said it was difficult to pick one because of his broad creative range.

“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.

On his faith, the producer said he still believes in God by birth but is now more sceptical about churches because of some things happening there.

Despite his fears, Don Jazzy’s honesty and humility have continued to win him admiration from fans, who praised him for being open about his insecurities and faith in an industry where many hide behind fame and perfection.