DON JAZZY APPOINTS TUNJI AFONJA CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER AT MAVIN RECORDS

Lekki, Lagos­­( Business Wire ) ­­ Mavin Records today announced it has appointed Tunji Afonja as Chief Digital Officer. Following a year of consulting for Mavin Records,Tunji will now be in charge of Mavin Record’s rapidly growing digital presence and will report directly to Mavin Records CEO Michael Collins Ajereh ( Don Jazzy ).

Label boss, Don Jazzy had the following to say about the appointment

“I am thrilled that Tunji aka @theafricannerd will be joining our team, “The digital space is an important focus as it is the front line of how we distribute our music and communicate with our amazing 5.5 million plus fans that connect with us on a daily basis. We are looking to take this distribution and communication to the next level with Tunji leading the way.
“I am profoundly honored to work with Don Jazzy and his 6 amazing artists”​said Tunji. “In​my experience working with some of the world’s biggest artists and labels, I have never seen a collection of supremely unique talent in one label. This makes me believe that Mavin Records has the potential to be the world’s most popular music label in the not so distant future. I look forward to working with Don Jazzy and other Mavin execs that include Tega and Bizzle to make this a reality.

Over the past year, Tunji has been a special consultant to Mavin Records, helping grow Mavin Records digital presence across I​nstagram,​Y​ouTube a​nd other various platforms. He has been instrumental in the launching of chart topping songs and music videos that include Dorobucci, Adaobi and Godwin. He brought new digital initiatives highlighted by the social media fan music videos for #​Godwin​and #​Katapot.​Tunji’s stellar experience with building services such as Postargram for A­List celebs and other digital initiatives he has spearheaded for some of the biggest artists in the U.S. make him the perfect person to help Mavin Records achieve all it’s goals in the digital space. He will focus on building the label's independent platforms through apps and websites, positioning Mavin Records to be a more powerful and dominant label for years to come. He will also work with brands who have shown an increasing interest in partnering with Mavin Records in the digital space.

About Mavin Records
Mavin Records is the no.1 music label in Nigeria, redefining mainstream sound and pushing the music industry to the next level. Artists on the label include Tiwa Savage, Dr. Sid, D’Prince, Di’Ja, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello. Music production is led by Don Jazzy and his team of allstar producers Baby Fresh( @babyfreshmavin ) and Aluku Timothy ( @altimsmavin )
Contact Information
Phone : +234 816 059 2518 info@mavinrecords.com 

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The song is a melodious sing-tale that captures praise from a @bellover's perspective with a fresh approach and a happy ever after feel. Produced by the amazing @donjazzy. enjoy!!!

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The wait is over. Mavin records CEO, Don Jazzy finally unleashes new signing Di’Ja to the scene, after nearly five months of meticulous planning and orchestration behind closed doors at the Mavin HQ. 

The eclectic sensation, who is set to be the most dynamic new act of 2014, has already made waves in Canada. She was nominated for the Best Urban/R&B Single at the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards and won the 2008 Best New Artiste award at the Beat Awards. Hadiza ‘Di’Ja’ Blell, has always had a passion for her craft. This multi-talented singer, song-writer, visual artist and humanitarian holds degrees in Biology and Psychology, but it is music that always coursed through her veins. It is a talent that she is now about to share across the continent and beyond.

 According to Don Jazzy: "Di'Ja represents the new generation of Nigerian music. She is versatile and adaptable. No experience in the studio with her is ever the same as the last. Our fans, friends and good music lovers are in for an interesting musical journey planned ahead." 

Her first official single under Mavin; "Yaro" is an up-tempo celebration of love and commitment against all odds. The song features an ethnic twist that infuses Hausa and Krio dialects in honour of her Nigerian and Sierra Leonean roots. Di'Ja who is set to dominate the competitive world of entertainment in Africa and beyond, will be joining an increasingly formidable team which includes Dr Sid, Tiwa Savage, D'Prince and Don Jazzy as the new frontline of Mavin 2.0

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The rapper spent a few days hanging out with Nigerian superstars including Dbanj, Don Jazzy, Davido, Olamide and many others.

And he sat down with celebrated MTV VJ Ehiz to talk about his relationship with his family, Wizkid, Ice Prince, Olamide, the lingering Dbanj and Don Jazzy feud and how he brought the pair together in one surprise-filled night.

Wale Interview from MTV Base Africa on Vimeo.

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Tiwa Savage - Eminado  

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