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repogirl:
OP, Abeg don't be a learner, if Micheal Jackson could go broke, who be dbanj abeg? He should go and pay his creditors jare!

AZeD1:
I don't really care about D'Banj or Don Jazzy but did you seriously write the above?

If global companies can be bankrupt then........

A simple search of bankrupt billionaires would do you a whole lot of good.


EDIT: http://www.therichest.com/rich-list/most-shocking/5-billionaires-who-went-from-filthy-rich-to-flat-broke/2/

PS: If this was a school write up, the above just rendered your whole essay irrelevant because you obviously do not know what you are talking about.

bakynes:
I always say it on Dbanj/ Don Jazzy topics that this guy is not broke. See endorsement deals from Big Int'l brands all over the world. No African artist is a brand ambassador to Apple's Monster beats abi na 1 naira dem go pay am, Hennessey nko, today today Ciroc don join the Endorsement deals. Ow much music they pay for naija sef when c'mon Oritse Femi don get House for Lekki person wey sing one hit last year na Bangalee making money since London days till now na hin go dey owe rent. Make una use una Brain o and stop hating.

goldendiamond:
My[i] 10[/i] differences between Dbanj and DonJazzy

1. Family Background
2. Mohits Records
3. Generousity
4. Business sense
5. Endorsements
6. Foundation
7. Influence
8. Diversification
9. Music Concerts
10. Age & Humility


1. FAMILY BACKGROUND
Donjazzy has always hidden details about his family background obviously based on the fact that its nothing to be proud of. As you all know, his brother Dprince is from same mother but different fathers. However dbanj has a solid close knit family with kids brought up with christian values. No wonder we hear such inspiring lyrics from some of his songs like mobolowowon, olorunmaje, mr endowed(remix) and the recent collabo with oritsefemi(double wahala remix). Mohits first crib was given to them by dbanj's mum(a bungalow at michael otedola estate) and their first official car too. dbanj is from a good and admirable family with successful siblings and responsible parents.


2. MOHITS RECORD
Despite the misinterpretation in the media that donJazzy owned mohits, it became clear to all(after the break up) that its was a partnership between the two friends. They both owned the record label 50-50 and dbanj had more controlling power(that's why he could sign artistes at will). Donjazzy never owned mo-hits records, it was a partnership between both of them(that was why donjazzy had to drop the name when they broke up). When 2face left kennis music or when wizkid left EME, tell me did baba keke and banky W change their business names. Dbanj even had more shares in mo-hits. He was everything and controlled the label. That was why all concerts they performed back then, you will always see "Dbanj & Mo-hit all stars" on handbills or bill boards. The whole group leveraged on his brand name.


3. GENEROUSITY
Donjazzy is a stingy and greedy guy that was why wande coal left when he felt cheated. He was just wasting the boy's life away performing at shows but no album to show for it. Wande left and immediately was endorsed by telecoms giant globacom; and released his own songs under his black diamond. If you doubt me search it on google on "why wande coal left mo-hits.

I pity those three new recruits(Reekado banks, Di'ja and Korede bello), donjazzy will just keep using them and hiding under the disguise of "mavin all stars" but they won't av any album to their name except they wise up like tiwa savage who spends her own money to make videos(backed by support of her manager/husband)

Dbanj is arguably the most generous artiste in africa. He once said when asked how rich he was in an interview. I quote "money is just a material thing and vanity upon vanity, all is vanity". He gave wande coal a brand new Prado after he crashed the car he won from Hiphop World awards(now the headies). He bought six range Rovers few years. gave D’Prince an LR 3, after he crashed it, he bought him a Range, and it’s no news that he bought two Bentleys; one for himself and one for Don Jazzy.

DonJazzy has never even bought a car for his brother Dprince so how can he buy for others in Mohits. And after the MoHits break up with Jazzy, Dbanj bought a Benz C-class worth over N9million for Kswitch and a luxury automobile for himself - the Aston Martin Vantage V8. He also got a 2014 Honda CRV jeep for his sister as a wedding gift. What a generous man.



4. BUSINESS SENSE
At Mohits, Donjazzy was in charge of music production while dbanj ran the business aspect. There are many music producers eg lengudury, idcabbasa, Jmartins, Dr frabz, J-soul, Spellz, Sosick, Sarz, TY-mix, Cobhams etc to mention a few. So dbanj doesn't need jazzy to make good music(as he can simply employ the services of any good producer) but jazzy needs dbanj to be business oriented. No wonder dbanj has achieved much more business wise after the Mohits break up. But all jazzy has been doing is just making music(that majority of the income goes to marketers like obaino music, Tjoe records and Ahbu ventures) the three kings that run alaba international.

In 2013, D’banj received an invitation from Hennessy to visit France and was the headlining act for the 2013 edition of Hennessy Artistry. In 2014, Dbanj's song "Bother You” was the official soundtrack for the highly acclaimed and world renowned “Half of a Yellow Sun“ movie adapted from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's best selling novel.


5. ENDORSEMENTS
Don jazzy has very lucrative endorsement deals including one with Loya Milk worth about N50m. MTN is worth N25m, and his endorsement with Samsung Africa also made some millions.

In 2013, D'banj was named the Bank of Industry (BOI) ambassador worth multi millions. In Nov 2013, D'banj re-signed a multi-million Naira deal with Globacom, the company he parted ways with in 2010 where he cashed in over $500,000. In October 2014, D'banj was named the official African ambassador for Beats by Dre(a company owned by Apple). The biggest ever endorsement deal by any african musician.

For a software giant like apple and perhaps the most innovative infotech company in the world notable for unique products like ipods, ipads, macintosh OS, apple MAC laptops, iphones, apple watch etc to chose dbanj out of the multiple artistes making hits in africa is quite awesome. Indeed this man is highly favoured.


6. FOUNDATION
Donjazzy from our records has no operational foundation. D'banj is the founder of Koko Foundation for Youth and Peace Development and has been involved in many humanitarian and charitable programs both locally and abroad. This act has opened doors for him globally and with his great sense of humour he keeps endearing himself to top executives locally and on the african continent.


7. INFLUENCE
Dbanj is far more influential that Jazzy and has become a global brand. Dbanj has met with the who is who in the world through the ONE campaign and other platforms. Bill gates, Mo Ibrahim, Aliko dangote, mike adenuga, femi otedola, goodluck jonathan, issa hayatou, sepp blatter etc. Dbanj performed at the CAF nations cup in 2014 a deal worth over $200,000. He also has relationships with top american artistes like kanye west, Jay Z, beyonce, Snoop, 2chains, Big sean to mention a few.

He is also Nigeria's first United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace. Dbanj is the ONE campaign ambassador in support of agriculture investments. He was among the few stars invited to the prestigious white house to raise awareness on agriculture in Nigeria as part of the Bono’s global humanitarian group. He also led 18 other African artists on the song "cocoa na chocolate" and won Best African Collaboration at the All Africa Music Awards in 2014.



8. DIVERSIFICATION
Don jazzy is only known for music and his nite club but dbanj has succeeded as a musician, entertainer, ambassador and now diversified into various forms of business especially agriculture(cocoa farming to be precise and his koko garri that has been endorsed by the richest nigerians). Following the foot steps of foreign artistes before him that have diversified into other profitable ventures; knowing fully well that you cant keep churning out hit songs for life.



9. MUSIC CONCERTS
After the break up of mohits, dbanj's DB records av staged two high profile concerts that was sold out. Koko concert and D'kings men concert. This two events enjoyed massive sponsorship from multinationals, banks and top nigerian companies. The two concerts game him a combined income of over N250million from ticket sales alone and others from sponsorships. Mavin records till date is yet to organise any notable music concert.

Dbanj also has over 35 awards to his name which includes: BET Awards, Channel O Music Video Awards, Fizz Awards, Ghana Music Awards, The Headies, Kora Awards, MOBO Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Nigeria Music Video Awards, Sound City Music Video Awards, World Music Awards, 4Syte TV Music Video Awards and the recent All Africa Music Awards in 2014.



10. AGE and HUMILITY
Despite being older than DonJazzy, dbanj still respects him and created a high profile for him which made people to adore jazzy. The words "its don jazzy again" became a popular slogan during the Mohits era. It was all his idea to make Jazzy look like the Don.

Jazzy on the other hand isn't humble but very arrogant. He once ordered his body guards to beat up a guy in a nite club. He once had a grudge with ikechukwu which made them to part ways. Dbanj also had issues with ikechukwu but later settled it and accepted him back to his crew at DB records. DonJazzy disliked Dr Frabz out of envy just because frabz created the beat for the highly successful "WHY ME" that shot them to prominence. Jazzy never acknowledge publicly that it was Frabz beats. Due to this Dr Frabz left mohits too on a bad note. (Frabz, kswitch and myself attended the same university in Nigeria so these are confirmed facts).

Dbanj and Tuface are the most humble nigerian artistes you can ever meet. If you've been shunned by other artistes in public you will understand what I mean. Dbanj response to his fans is very impressive despite his A-list celebrity status.



CONCLUSION
Dbanj has a great sense of humour which makes him very likeable. He thinks globally but jazzy prefers to be a local champion. This was the reason for the problems of Mohits. Dbanj was thinking ahead and planning to expand the Mohits brand when they met Kanye west in the US but DonJazzy couldn't humble himself because kanye was also a producer and he knew he may be relegated to the background. No matter what our entertainment industry(whether music or movies) is doing today, its was all adopted from the west. Even the gadgets and equipments we use to produce music was manufactured by europeans and americans. So please tell me is there a crime that Dbanj was thinking big.

The latest tape released on "THE TRUTH" also exposed the envy that existed in Mohits from the outburst of Dr Sid stating that "his brand and star is too big, its overshadowing...". What a wicked world that the same people you call family can gang up against you just because of your success. Imagine if a kelly rowland envied beyonce, will their relationship still be intact today.
The truth is no one can be trusted except God. In conclusion, my advice to Dbanj is to "forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace".

Now to all bloggers that may copy this piece and paste on their blog; my advice to you is that "be original because imitation is your limitation and your originality is your greatest value" This is a copyright by my humble self so ask for permission before using it.

Check my nairaland profile to contact me. God bless Nigeria. One love.

SirShymexx:
You're so full of shiit smh.

lovelyadeola:
Hahaha Chronical Hater Spoilt Belle lolz....U beta face ur study and leave Oga Titus alone b4 you get High BP onto anoda man Ish...

Scarpon:
we all know its been a while this guy has been on the stage or make any new deals even dre beats, glo has drop this guy as ambassador he is just flaunting the reserve to stay on fame

alobam1:
Just what I was saying with a friend today not knowing something like would make Frontpage..Donjazzy is a local champion that feels being in a single and particular comfort zone..He should be out in the world producing for the likes of Jay Zee kanyee west etc..Abeg Dbanj,Bangerlee all the way..

gift01:
Oga Titus being humble? Abeg na story for the gods. Just answer this: Why did he not allow Olu Maintain join Mo Hits? Why also did he not allow Wande Coal also enjoy the publicity he had with Mo Hits? Its audible to the deaf and clear to the blind that Oga Titus no humble.

chronique:
Dude might be right. I remember my first experience with them. Went to pick my aunt from the airport that day and coincidentally,they were on the same flight. While waiting at the arrival hall/lounge,D'banj,Jazzy and Wande came through. Wanted to say hi to them but was wondering if they wouldn't snub and act cold like most celebs used to do way back. At the end,I just decided to stay put,and was just staring at them. D'banj made a salute to the head gesture with his hand,as He passed and I responded with a thumb-up gesture. Jazzy and W.C didn't even send if people were there or not. They just walked on like those around were nothing. This was in 2009 and the flight was a S.A flight from Jo'burg.

goldendiamond:
Tanx my oga
Av got nothin against donjazzy but this is the hard truth and the key players in the entertainment industry can also confirm it

Zedric:
Dbanj, is that you?

dmyke:
I like D'banj well enough, but that doesn't mean I should hate Don Jazzy, or swallow the nonsense you have written here. Let me address some of your rubbish:

1. Family background. What has family background got to do with anything. How does D'Prince being Don Jazzy's half-brother (different dads) affect D'banj or Don Jazzy? The next thing we'll hear is that Dj Cuppy is the best Dj in Nigeria cos of her family background. Smh.

2. Mo'hits ownership. This is a non starter. Where has Don Jazzy claimed that he "owned" Mo'hits? You say it was a "50-50" partnership, and then you also claim that D'banj "was everything and controlled the label". Haba. Choose one na.

3. Generosity. This is just African mentality (or poor man mentality). Because Don Jazzy doesn't buy a car for his brother, he's a stingy man? D'banj buys some cars for his friends and he becomes "arguably the most generous artiste in Africa"? Na wa oh. You want to know what real generosity is? After the split, this is what Don Jazzy said: "And to end d old era, I will be donating the proceeds of my production catalogue from day one till date to five charity organizations. Thanks. IDJA". That's generosity. And since you're fixated on cars, we all heard the gist that Don Jazzy gave Dr Sid a Land Cruiser as a wedding gift. You mention the new Mavins recruits. Does anyone doubt that Don Jazzy has been a blessing to their lives?

4. Business sense. Don Jazzy is first and foremost a businessman. D'banj is an entertainer. I wonder how anyone can claim D'banj is more of a businessman than Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy has a degree in Business Management for crying out loud. Do you know that Don Jazzy has even ventured into the most profitable business in Nigeria: oil and gas, with his "Mavin Energy" company? Everybody remembers a couple of years ago when Don Jazzy became the first Nigerian to get a bottle of the world's most expensive champagne ($2m). You say there are many music producers and D'banj can simply employ any one. My brother, there is only one Don Jazzy. How many D'banj songs have become household hits in Naija since the split? I honestly can't think of any.

5. Endorsement. D'banj is doing quite well for himself. No doubt about that. But Forbes Africa rated Don Jazzy as the second most bankable star in Africa (only behind Akon). What more can I say?

6. Foundation. D'banj is to be commended for this. Though, see number 3 above.

7. Influence. Now this is just ridiculous. Not sure you even understand the meaning of the word. Don Jazzy is easily the most influential figure in the Nigerian music scene right now. Being seen with a couple of foreigners doesn't make you influential. Don Jazzy was recently rated as one of the most influential Africans alongside the likes of Dangote. And no, D'banj didn't make the list.

8. Diversification. D'banj is more of an entertainer than Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy is a much better producer (not sure D'banj even produces). They've both diversified well into other ventures.

9. Concerts. You claim Mavins have no concert til date, yet they toured the UK a few months ago with their "Mavin UK concert". Open your eyes.

10. Humility. This doesn't deserve any response.


Don't get me wrong. I like D'banj, and I wish they would work together again (just imagine the Koko master on a track like Dorobucci!). Apparently, D'banj also wishes the same (if he can pay the Don enough).

Nobody should try to rubbish Don Baba Jay!

SirShymexx:
Stark illiterate and smelly primitive peasant, the money I earn weekly should feed ya entire family for a year - with a lot left. Freaking dirty scrounger.

How about tell me how Dangote's net-worth moved from $2.1 billion in 2010, to $21.6 billion in 2014. Like seriously, who's fooling who? - GTFOH, dirty bum.

dmyke:
I like D'banj well enough, but that doesn't mean I should hate Don Jazzy, or swallow the nonsense you have written here. Let me address some of your rubbish:

1. Family background. What has family background got to do with anything. How does D'Prince being Don Jazzy's half-brother (different dads) affect D'banj or Don Jazzy? The next thing we'll hear is that Dj Cuppy is the best Dj in Nigeria cos of her family background. Smh.

2. Mo'hits ownership. This is a non starter. Where has Don Jazzy claimed that he "owned" Mo'hits? You say it was a "50-50" partnership, and then you also claim that D'banj "was everything and controlled the label". Haba. Choose one na.

3. Generosity. This is just African mentality (or poor man mentality). Because Don Jazzy doesn't buy a car for his brother, he's a stingy man? D'banj buys some cars for his friends and he becomes "arguably the most generous artiste in Africa"? Na wa oh. You want to know what real generosity is? After the split, this is what Don Jazzy said: "And to end d old era, I will be donating the proceeds of my production catalogue from day one till date to five charity organizations. Thanks. IDJA". That's generosity. And since you're fixated on cars, we all heard the gist that Don Jazzy gave Dr Sid a Land Cruiser as a wedding gift. You mention the new Mavins recruits. Does anyone doubt that Don Jazzy has been a blessing to their lives?

4. Business sense. Don Jazzy is first and foremost a businessman. D'banj is an entertainer. I wonder how anyone can claim D'banj is more of a businessman than Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy has a degree in Business Management for crying out loud. Do you know that Don Jazzy has even ventured into the most profitable business in Nigeria: oil and gas, with his "Mavin Energy" company? Everybody remembers a couple of years ago when Don Jazzy became the first Nigerian to get a bottle of the world's most expensive champagne ($2m). You say there are many music producers and D'banj can simply employ any one. My brother, there is only one Don Jazzy. How many D'banj songs have become household hits in Naija since the split? I honestly can't think of any.

5. Endorsement. D'banj is doing quite well for himself. No doubt about that. But Forbes Africa rated Don Jazzy as the second most bankable star in Africa (only behind Akon). What more can I say?

6. Foundation. D'banj is to be commended for this. Though, see number 3 above.

7. Influence. Now this is just ridiculous. Not sure you even understand the meaning of the word. Don Jazzy is easily the most influential figure in the Nigerian music scene right now. Being seen with a couple of foreigners doesn't make you influential. Don Jazzy was recently rated as one of the most influential Africans alongside the likes of Dangote. And no, D'banj didn't make the list.

8. Diversification. D'banj is more of an entertainer than Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy is a much better producer (not sure D'banj even produces). They've both diversified well into other ventures.

9. Concerts. You claim Mavins have no concert til date, yet they toured the UK a few months ago with their "Mavin UK concert". Open your eyes.

10. Humility. This doesn't deserve any response.


Don't get me wrong. I like D'banj, and I wish they would work together again (just imagine the Koko master on a track like Dorobucci!). Apparently, D'banj also wishes the same (if he can pay the Don enough).

Nobody should try to rubbish Don Baba Jay!

oseiwe:
Goldendiamond, nice write up. Abeg how I go take invite Dbanj and Kayswitch for my party? I dey find their PR

ohluyeemeekar:
The Age thing is a surprise though, I like dis write up, if u were a gal I will have date u immediately....thumbs up bro

repogirl:
I tell you sey I dey study? Abi you high on paracetamol?

lovelyadeola:
Ehyaa sowie Oya go bck to kitchen u belong to, Cuz dis Thread discussion pass ur IQ

repogirl:
See this okponu in serious need of a rats brain tramsplant, common one plus one you can't even figure out! If dbanj isn't broke, then why is he owing people and why is he being taken to court?

Stop reasoning like an ode and tell your mentor to stop owing people jare! A man with true wealth is not a debtor!