Why I resisted signing Davido and Wizkid - Don Jazzy
Famous music businessman Don Jazzy discusses why he turned down the opportunity to sign Afrobeats icons Wizkid and Davido to his now-defunct record label, Continue Reading.
Don Jazzy revealed the information while he was a guest on the Leaderboard podcast, which is hosted by Fisayo Fosudo.
Because Banky W, the CEO of EME Records, had already taken the opportunity to sign the Starboy, the CEO of Mavin Records claimed that he was unable to sign Wizkid.
Don Baba J said that he had the chance to sign Davido but turned it down because he believed the artist could find success on his own.
Don Jazzy expressed sorrow for passing up the opportunity to sign talents like Simi and Teni. He mentioned that Falz The Bahd Guy, a rapper, was a candidate for signing, but the transaction ultimately failed.
I like Simi, but I didn't sign her, he said. Wish I had. Even though I like Teni, I didn't sign her. Wish I had. I had the chance to sign Davido, but I decided against it because I thought he would be okay. Of course I couldn't since Banky W beat him to Wizkid. It would have been incredible. Falz, I adore your art. A agreement was almost reached.