Michael Collins Ajereh, known worldwide as Don Jazzy, said the Nigerian music industry can no longer thrive on solo talent alone. Speaking on the On The Grind podcast, the Mavin Records chief warned that the declining trend of collaboration could undermine the sector’s progress.
Ajereh stressed that even the most versatile, multi‑talented musicians cannot achieve lasting success without partnering with others. He urged artists to recognise the benefits of joint projects, noting that teamwork opens new growth opportunities and strengthens the industry as a whole.
“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,” the producer said. “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,” he added.
