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List of recording artists under Mavin Record Label
1. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy or Michael Collins Ajereh, as his full name reads, is the CEO and owner of Mavin, but he first made his chops as a producer, partnering with D’banj to set up the now defunct Mo’Hits Record Label. He then set up Mavin Records in 2012 following the dissolution of Mo’Hits after he and D’Banj split. Since then he’s taken a backseat on producing and singing but resurfaces occasionally to fill that capacity.
2. Rema
The boy wonder of the new generation of music, Rema, or Divine Ikubor, is a frontline Mavin artist who records trap and Afropop songs. He was signed by Mavin under Jonzing World, an imprint of the latter record label which is owned by Charles Enebeli, brother to Don Jazzy. Rema’s signing was announced in March 2019 and was followed by the release of his self-titled EP with singles such as Dumebiand Iron Man that hit the global charts.
1. Don Jazzy
Mavin CEO, Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy or Michael Collins Ajereh, as his full name reads, is the CEO and owner of Mavin, but he first made his chops as a producer, partnering with D’banj to set up the now defunct Mo’Hits Record Label. He then set up Mavin Records in 2012 following the dissolution of Mo’Hits after he and D’Banj split. Since then he’s taken a backseat on producing and singing but resurfaces occasionally to fill that capacity.
2. Rema
Mavin and Jonzing world artist, Rema
The boy wonder of the new generation of music, Rema, or Divine Ikubor, is a frontline Mavin artist who records trap and Afropop songs. He was signed by Mavin under Jonzing World, an imprint of the latter record label which is owned by Charles Enebeli, brother to Don Jazzy. Rema’s signing was announced in March 2019 and was followed by the release of his self-titled EP with singles such as Dumebiand Iron Man that hit the global charts.
3. Ayra Starr
Recently activated Mavin artiste, Ayra Starr
Aged 19, Oyinkansola Aderibigbe’s stage name; Ayra Starr may well be a prophecy of the power of her talent. According to Don Jazzy, the teenage singer used to be a member of the Mavin Academy where promising young talents are trained. She then became an activated Mavin artiste in January this year and hit the scene with a self-titled, well-received project as well.
4. Crayon
Mavin artiste, Crayon
Another voice set to change the music scene, Charles Chibueze Chukwu or Crayon is a 21-year-old Afropop singer who is also signed through an imprint to Mavin. This time it’s Babyfresh’s Blowtime Entertainment. His signing was announced in May 2019 and he has released two EPs since.
5. Ladipoe
Last year, Ladipo Eso also known as Ladipoe, had one of the biggest songs with Know You, but as the Mavin rapper, he’s been signed since February 28, 2017.
6. Johnny Drille
Lauded as one of the most brilliant artists by Don Jazzy himself, Johnny Drille is a singer, songwriter, producer and sound engineer. Born John Ighodaro, he broke out in 2015 after his cover of Di’Ja’s Aww gained traction online and became a Mavin-activated artiste on the 28th of September.
7. Korede Bello
Now a veteran artiste on the label, Korede Bello is an Afropop and RnB singer who has been signed to the record label since February 2014.
8. DJ Big N
The official DJ of the record label, Nonso Temisan Ajufo represents the label on deejaying fronts, once touring the US with Tiwa Savage who was a former member of the label.
9. Magixx
On September 23, 2021, Mavin Records made it clear they weren’t resting on the oars of the artists they had on their roster and announced the signing of Alexander Adelabu, a singer with an interesting mix of music genres at his command.
10. Boy Spyce
Ugbekile David Osemeke, popularly known as Boy Spyce was signed to the record label on April 14, 2022, after attracting the attention of Nigerians on social media with his superfluid and prolific Afropop freestyles.
11. Lifesize Teddy
Born Banigo Apiafi Treasure, Lifesize Teddy grew up in her beautiful hometown of Bonny Island, Rivers State. She joined Mavin Records on August 9, 2023.
