By Ayeni Adekunle
‘There’s an important person in that building, right?’ the cab driver asked. ‘Important musician?’
I nodded, too tired to let any curious driver drag me into a conversation.
He got the message and left me alone the entire drive from Canary Wharf to the London Marriot Hotel, in Grosvenor Square.
Then, as I got down to get my suitcase from the trunk, he gave me a knowing look, smiled, and said ‘are you the musician?’
‘Of course not’, I said to him, smiling this time. ‘The musician is in Canary Wharf, his name is D’banj’.
Silence. Confused look.
‘D’banj?’
Yes, D’banj. He’s big in Africa. You know ‘Oliver Twist?’
Silence again, then as his final ‘no’ came, I said ‘Google him.’
It was 4am on Saturday, April 21. I arrived in London eight hours earlier, and had spent almost all of that time chatting with D’banj, in his first interview with a Nigerian newspaper in a long time, and his first interview on the Mo’Hits brouhaha.
London is D’banj’s town. He’s performed there over and over, his single ‘Oliver Twist’ is on the A-list at Choice FM, and enjoys heavy rotation on other stations. A day before I came, he spent hours doing interviews at the Universal offices in Kensington. Some might hail D’banj as the man championing the gospel of ‘Afrobeats’ across the world. But, just like the cab driver, London does not yet know D’banj.
As we walk into the Choice FM building in the afternoon on Saturday, there are no heads turning or fans gazing. In fact, his lawyer, Elias, who wore a pair of loud snakeskin boots, attracted more attention than D’banj.
Who leaves a zone where they’re comfortable and celebrated; where they’re established and successful, for a place where no one seems to give the slightest care?
D’banj, that’s who.
The 31 year-old entertainer has spent nearly two years building structures he hopes will help take his music to new markets in Europe, and especially America. This move, he believes, cost him his friendship and business relationship with his long time partner Don Jazzy.
‘I’m a risk taker’, he says. ‘Life is all about risks. But you must never endanger yourself. I don’t endanger myself, which is why, even though I’m here, I’m still in Nigeria all the time, performing’.
With incredible energy, and the kind of passion that endeared everyone to him when he first moved back to Nigeria in 2005, D’banj says his deal with Kanye West is a case of ‘preparation meets opportunity’.
‘I pulled up with my entourage at the Emirates first class lounge in Dubai. We were returning from Scott Tommey’s birthday. I came down with Bankuli, my P.A. Chuchu, and my business manager Chidi. My entourage was large and I was looking fly. One of the hostesses ran to me with a Kanye West placard. I said I’m not Kanye o – then I told my guys ‘Kanye is around so no dulling.’ Chuchu and Bankuli spotted Kanye walking in to check in. They went to him and he said we could come over’.
‘As they came, I had my iPad with me, and my headphones. First thing Kanye said was ‘I like your T-shirt’. I wore a Zara T-shirt and a D&G ring. He liked my appearance and said he’d give me 5 minutes. I told him ‘I played with you in Nigeria during NB PLC Star Megajam. I’ve done a song with Snoop and we’re going to shoot the video now. I’d like to play you my songs.’ I played Oliver, Scapegoat, and Fall in love. He was dancing. He removed the headphones and said ‘I don’t mean to sound rude, but if anyone has to bring you out in the states, it has to be me, not Snoop. He asked when I was going to be in the US, and I told him I was going there that day. Then he asked who my producer was, and I said Don Jazzy. He said ‘come with him.’
Three months later, D’banj, Don Jazzy and their crew were in New York, where, according to D’banj, it took almost forever before they could establish contact with Kanye. ‘It was only an email address he gave us at the airport. So when we got to NY, we sent several emails but got no response. Not a single one.’
‘Then we met someone that knew someone that knew another someone and we got another email address. We sent several messages again, no response. Then Bankuli sent a final one saying, ‘we have been in New York for some time and sent several emails. We have waited long enough and are now on our way to do the Snoop Dogg video’
And then the reply came. ‘Sorry to have overlooked your earlier emails. Mr. Kanye would like to meet with you tomorrow.’
‘We didn’t believe it. Don Jazzy, who had been reluctant all along, still did not believe it. Even when we got there (Wyclef’s studio) the next day, he stood outside. When Kanye came I went to call him ‘Oya come now, come play am the music now’. It was difficult to believe it was real and it was happening. Then when Kanye came in, with the GOOD music acts, I was like, ‘wow’.
From there everything happened fast. Next they were meeting Jay Z, making a presentation to LA Reid (At Electric studios), and discussing contracts. But while the label offered him a traditional recording contract, D’banj opted for a joint venture agreement structured to guarantee three things: retaining full control of his materials in Africa, signing Don Jazzy on board (on behalf on Mohits USA), and, he says, bringing the Universal/Def Jam imprint to Africa.
‘I’ve always thought of how I can be a useful vessel to the industry. A friend and colleague always says to me: ‘D’banj, you’re the Jesus Christ of the industry.’ So having ran Mohits for nine years, I already had plans of how we could blow Mohits up. I had plans of expanding, and most especially, bringing hope to that 11 year-old kid somewhere in Africa who may never have had the opportunity to get signed to major labels’.
‘So it was not really just about me. There’s a big market in Africa. I said to them, ‘I’ve sold millions of records in Africa, we’ve done millions of hits with CRBT, and I’ve run the most successful label on the continent. You take care of the US, but let me take you to Africa.‘ And I’m happy to tell you that we’re doing that. D’banj’s album will be the first under Universal/Def Jam Africa, and we’re already putting all the structures in place’.
‘I’m a businessman.’ I learnt from my mom, who’s a very successful businesswoman. So having run and funded Mohits for nine years, I knew we had to move to the next level. And everything we wanted was happening. Finally we could take African music to the world.’
Just like the lyrics of the song, D’banj was an Oliver Twist. Here’s a guy who had conquered a continent; was sitting on the top three list, and making more money than anyone else in his category. D’banj was a big player in Nigeria, where there are over 150 million people; a big player in Africa, with over 850 million people. But he wanted to play big globally, with 7 billion people to grab from.
And that’s where the problem started. ‘Don Jazzy was no longer comfortable. You know, we were like fishes out of water, in this new system, starting all over again, like when we returned home in 2004. I got him a place in the US, set up a studio there, just so he’d be comfortable and be able to work without going to hang around the studios. In one year Jazzy did not make a song. I said, maybe you want to go back to Lagos, you’ll get inspiration there?’ I was all about the work, I wanted us to make this happen, so we can bridge that gap and create a path for Africa. But Jazzy wanted us to go back home. And I understand. He’s my friend, my brother’.
‘But I never expected him to do what he did.’ He said to me in July last year ‘Let’s scatter Mohits. He told me there are two captains – two captains cannot be in a ship. I was like ‘that’s not possible, this is a marriage’. He said ‘then this marriage is no longer working’. I said then let’s go for counseling; I asked, so what happens to our children?’
Don Jazzy wanted Mohits, D’banj says. And that happened on April 16, 2012 – after months of a bitter feud, characterized by accusations and counter accusations, widespread speculation, leaked emails and failed reconciliation attempts.
‘You can see he has signed already’, he said, showing the agreement with Don Jazzy’s signature. ‘I have full rights to my catalogue and full ownership of my Koko Holdings, while he has full ownership of Mo’Hits, including the artistes and liabilities.’
Already judged guilty in the court of public opinion, and publicly disowned by his own boys Wande Coal and Dr SID, D’banj says he’s sad, but not bitter. Does he feel kind of lonely, alone in the cold? ‘Asking me if I’m lonely because Wande or Jazzy has left me is like asking my first sister if she’s lonely now – she has two kids now, lives in Canada. Don Jazzy is still my brother – we just had to move on. We’ll still work together in future, same with my boys. In fact, just this week, he sent me the remix to Oliver Twist that we’re releasing in the UK on May 14. All the interviews I’ve had here, I kept hyping him. It’s already in my system – you know me, I’m a one-way soldier. Jazzy is a very quiet person. Loyalty is key. My loyalty still lies in the friendship I had with him. He was cheated by JJC, and I was present. I swore never to cheat him. But I’d like to think our visions became different.
‘It was clear when we met that Jazzy wanted to be the biggest producer, I wanted to be the biggest African entertainer, not the biggest singer. I had my mind on money. In order to say I’m the biggest, I had to be the richest. So for a very long time, he was on the back end. He respected my act, I respected his music judgment. Every meeting that brought us money I went for. I’d say I need to confirm from Don Jazzy because that was the agreement, even though I knew it was my decision. First Glo deal was $500,000. That Landcruiser jeep was because of my demands. It was because of the skill and exposure that I used to bargain. I’m a businessman’
‘People say I’m less talented, I was known as a jester in the JJC squad. I’d make everyone happy and play the mouth organ, but I knew what I wanted. I decided to give Don Jazzy power in 2007 when we realized that after four years, they did not recognize us as a record label. We had signed artistes and done all this work. So we restructured, and restrategized. So I told him to chill, so he can be more respected and be the don. I’m older than him by one year, yet I respected him like a don. I remember when he came out at Ali Baba show, I knelt down for him, so people would say he’s the baba. All the talking in my ears and all, it was an arrangement. All the Soundcity advert and all, he did not tell me anything. It was all an arrangement.’
With his UK publicist Vanessa Amadi taking notes nearby, his manager Bankulli interjecting every now and then, and several legal documents surrounding us, D’banj spoke passionately of his former partner in the same way a man might go on about a cherished and respected, but estranged, lover. He’s on his sixth cigarette, and thinks the room is stuffy, even though no one complains. So he opens the sliding glass for ventilation. ‘Jazzy did his part’, he says, sitting down again and looking me in the face. ‘He made the music for nine years. But nothing stops him from making for twenty more years. We could have changed the formula. Why didn’t he want to change the formula? It was time to expand the business, Mohits was Motown reloaded. We always knew we would expand, he always said I had more swagger than anyone else he knows, And I know he’s one of the best producers in the world; we wanted to make Mohits the biggest in Africa. Other labels were springing up. So if we could conquer America, London when no one had done it before. Most of our people stop in Germany, or Paris. But this is America, this is the big league; it makes us the strongest, the biggest. We had already made the money. And who best to introduce me to the rest of the world? Kanye did not want to change anything about my music, my style of dressing, or my brand. It is God’s favour. But Jazzy was and is very scared. Something had worked for eight years, so he wanted to maintain the status quo. People are afraid to try new things.’
‘But’, he tells me, still maintaining eye contact while lighting another cigarette, ‘I’m not afraid. I’m a vessel that God is trying to use to help the industry. I’m a bridge. Once in a few years, one artiste comes from the UK to run the world, none has come from Africa. Fela was the closest. It’s been my own dream; I made my name from Nigeria, unlike Seal, Wale, and Tinie Tempah. And I want to bring Universal, Def Jam and all to Nigeria. So if I can build that bridge, then we’re good, because it will give hope to the boys in Asaba, in Oshogbo that this thing is possible.’
The day after our Canary Wharf interview, we meet up at Highbury Islington, where he’s shooting a documentary and the promo for the Oliver Twist competition for the UK. D’banj’s new crew: Semtex (a white A&R rep from the label), Bankuli and Vanessa, are on the ground, working with the production team. ‘This is why we’re here o. This is the work’, he says as he invites me into the dressing room.
‘And when people say why am I not talking, this is why. I’m focused on making this happen. It’s more important for me to make sure I don’t disappoint all those who have invested in me; all those who believe in me and are supporting the movement, than to be fighting over who’s right or wrong. Even now that I’m talking to you, I don’t even know if I should be doing this interview.’
It’s very unexpected that D’banj – the super aggresive D’banj – is speaking in this manner. He has fought many battles, cut off many former friend-associates, ignored the Nigerian media, and reportedly humiliated several Mo’hits members, including Ikechukwu and Dr SID. Temperamental, often impatient, and vocal, those who know him will tell you the D’banj they know, is not the one that’s speaking.
So I ask:
The perception is that you’ve become arrogant, unreachable, proud. You’re not the D’banj we used to know; not the D’banj I used to know – and most people in the media will say this is true
Obviously people will say stuff – but this is me. I can’t keep up with everyone, no matter how much I try. But I understand where I’m coming from. I cant forget my roots – all the interviews I had yesterday, I was ‘bigging up’ DJ Abass, he gave me my first show in London. You saw me giving Jazzy props in my interview earlier. That’s me. If I was arrogant I wouldn’t have been the one even chasing Jazzy around since he told me last July that he wanted to scatter Mohits. Last time I saw him was on February 19 at Irving Plaza. He didn’t support the show, and he only came on stage when SID and Wande were performing. I wanted peace.
And even my mom, who had supported us from beginning, who gave us the house we stayed in (in Michael Otedola estate, Lagos), the Previa bus we used and paid for Tongolo video, spoke to his parents last December; ‘this is what your son said o’. I remember my mom saying to me, ‘if you guys have been together all these years, and no wahala, then if you need to part, I hope there’ll be no wahala.’ She was very particular about that. I had enough proof to have come out and speak; this thing has been on for a long time, and we’re in April now. But I don’t want to cause any wahala. I don’t want to spoil anything. I don’t want trouble. Right now, I just want to be able to move on and do my business.’
That’s surprising, because when the leaked emails emerged, revealing private email conversations between the estranged partners, all fingers pointed at D’banj. Don Jazzy, a likeable celeb and social media addict, didn’t have anything to prove. D’banj was the one who looked bad, and, understandably, would want to make a move that could earn him public sympathy.
‘The signing (away of my shares in Mohits) was already being discussed before April 16. If I kept quiet from January till now, what would it benefit me to leak anything? Remember all the stuff about my password and all? We know where that was from, I really wouldn’t want to think it was from him, my brother, but it could be from anywhere, but I don’t want to call anyone’s name’
But were the emails forged?
Everything in those emails were facts. And I don’t even think the mails favoured me in any way. It’s not the exact mails that were sent and signed, but there were elements of truth in the mails that were published.’
Why did you tell Ebony you own Mohits?
My mom advised me not to speak. And the interviewer took it out of context. I co-owned Mohits. We registered the business in 2004, and we owned it 50:50. So I spoke about that, but the interviewer took it wrong and the fans put pressure on them and they corrected it.
I never wanted to have any interview. It was on the eve of my US show. I was told I should do the interview, because they’re very troublesome. I had to do the interview for the sake of my show the next day. I was guaranteed that there’d be no politics questions. I had not been in the country. And I had been under pressure. Sadly, when that happened and I was being attacked in the media, none of my guys came out to support me.
Looking at all this, what are your regrets?
The truth is that if nothing went wrong, you’d have still heard all this good news and Mohits would take the glory, I didn’t come out in eight years to say anything. Everyone made their contributions. There were no issues, as long as it worked. My mistake was thinking that we were one. People don’t question their brothers and sisters.
How do you feel about Wande Coal and Dr. SID taking sides with Jazzy?
I won’t be too quick to judge Wande Coal. I hear it was Jazzy that tweeted those Wande tweets. I don’t know how true that is, but I know he had our social media accounts. As at a month ago, I couldn’t access any of my accounts. My password was changed on Twitter and Facebook. Then Universal intervened. I’m about to be verified on Twitter now. I’m not really a social media person, so it was Don Jazzy and some of our other guys that were running it. Wande himself knows the truth. He cannot talk to me like that. The whole Mohits knew who ran the label businesswise. They knew who to come to when they needed to get money out, after we recorded the album. Who knows the factory where Dansa was made? But you will know the marketing manager. The car he’s driving, I bought him a brand new Prado from Phyllis and Moss after he crashed the car he won from Hiphop World awards. I bought six Range Rovers last year. I bought D’Prince an LR 3 last year, he crashed it, then I bought him a Range, and it’s true that I bought two Bentleys. Because of Jazzy. But after July last year, after the issue with Jazzy, I bought myself the Aston Martin.
You bought that? I thought that was a gift?
I bought it.
How were you able to fund all that?
In the last nine years, there are a few people and corporate bodies that God has helped me build relationships with, either individuals or banks, or even corporates that are involved in the growth of the industry. I’ve enjoyed their support, and even now that we’re going global, we’re pooling the funds together from all these places.
Could you possibly be Nigeria’s richest pop star? A billionaire?
Vanity upon vanity. Money is material. In terms of what we’re doing, you’ll call me a Trillionaire, because this vision is too big for only me. With the help of the industry, the government, people like you Ayeni, we will not only be billionaires, but trillionaires, and not just me, but every little kid that has same talent like Beyonce, or Nicki Minaj. And with the standard of the UMG worldwide, we can pass people out from our own Universal Music Group Africa, Universal Def Jam Africa, and everyone should jump on this ship with us. It’s not the Titanic.
There’s been a lot of confusion – what label exactly are you signed on?
My album comes out under my label/GOOD Music/Island Def Jam. I’m funding the D’banj album, in America, through GOOD Music/Island Def Jam. GOOD Music is Kanye West who is co-executive producing with me. The deal comprises of Island Def Jam, in US. But in UK, it is under Mercury. My first single will be released in Europe on May 14. My work will be released in Africa through Universal/Def Jam. We don’t have these structures in Africa, and they’ve seen how much money they’ve lost. They’ve seen what I’ve done with Mohits. I made my pitch to them; I’ve made them realize how much they were losing in the African region. Over 150m Nigerians, over 800m Africans. 2% of that is 8.5m. They were not making anything except from S.A, which has been the US of Africa. So we will be launching this label in Ghana, in partnership with Vodafone, launching in Nigeria in partnership with MTN. Def Jam Africa will be up soon; Kenya, SA, and North Africa will follow.
Why are you risking all this? What if you burn your fingers and lose everything you’ve worked for?
Lose out? Well, I am happy I even have something to risk. To whom much is given, much is expected. Look at Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Jay Z, Kanye West, these people take it to the max, take it to where they believe that they can push it to. In the first instance, coming back to Nigeria with Jazzy was because I was a risk taker. And I wouldn’t say I’m throwing everything away. I would say I’m putting everything back in, in order to rip into the future. I get a broadcast from Tonye Cole everyday. He says when you tell people this your vision, know that it’s not for you alone – it’s for everyone. It’s like what Fela did. If what I’m doing doesn’t work, but sows that seed that will germinate in three, five years, it means my name will be written in gold.
Some people have tried this before you, unsuccessfully. Do you have doubts and fears sometimes?
My last album was in July 2008 – no album in four years and I know what I still command in those four years. The momentum for me to be able to do this is because I see how much it took me, I saw the benefit, it’s God, and the favour of the relationships we’ve built. Plus, I don’t take no for an answer, I don’t take negativity. It will work in Jesus’ name. If not, I wouldn’t have landed in the UK and hear Oliver Twist on the radio. Nor would I be in the mainstream media with them saying I’m pioneering afrobeats. I said to them ‘Oh hell no, that’s Fela’s music. Fela is the legend.’ So I pray to God – I beg my fans, it‘ll be good to do half a million downloads. It’s possible, it’s a different market. Platinum in UK is 300,000. I believe with the support of my people in Redding, Coventry, Dusting, Hackney, Thamesmead, Abbeywood, we can do it.’
And so, as I say my goodbyes and flag down the cab that’ll take me to Heathrow Airport, I can’t help thinking out loud: should one man sacrifice the wishes of the collective on the altar of ambition and material wealth? But then, what should be expected of the man whose dreams and ambition grow beyond those of other – possibly myopic- members of the collective: should an individual sacrifice his personal desires; derail his destiny, so to speak, in the interest of the collective?
In all of this, faithfulness and loyalty have been brutally murdered. And the jury is still out on who pulled the trigger.
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401 comments
D’Banj pls take it easy o. Nice interview, luvly ambition, i believe you have talent to deliver at be successful at the same time, but in all, remember where you’re coming from. Don’t expect everyone to support your dreams….. I wish you success as you plan to take Africa to the world
I hope he can achieve all this.I support his decisions.
Wow! Informative. Totally sounds like D’banj. I’m feeling sympathetic (and empathetic too) to his cause. I wish the both parties success all the way. It truly was a beautiful marriage.
All I can is dat d banj should do what is right&good 4 d future of the entertainment industry&i pray God will forestall peace bcos we all love you 2{d banj&jazzy}together
This is DEEP…
May God bless you and continue to enrich your work and ambition I love you dbanj#no homo.
In truth, if you can dream it, you can achieve it… I pray you surpass your dreams. Don’t forget to take your boys along when you reach the top.
I see a matured dbang talking. Pls Don Jazzy & Mohit u guys reconcile your differences. My love to you all
When I saw this news I was eager to know who the repoter was…..God bless you bro as you keep up update and informed in all entertainment new & we can now make conclusions in our mind with the Don jazzy/dbanj issue!
Eya! I understand DBanj and I understand DonJazzy. Just wish dey could just kiss and make up
I have been hating ever since but sincerely after reading this I av been been praying for this young talent and a man of dreams and zeal all driving towards the actualization of goals that will be of benefit to all. God will bless u abundantly DBANJ and you will never fail! Some of us really do know all you did for Mohit, we know abt all the fake acts but to a positive end and you refering to urself as a business man is well said and your strategy is very much respected. Again God will Bless u and YOU SHALL NEVER FAIL!!!
A man with vission have no friend,ur investment frm d begining shows u know where u ar going to,goodluck brother.
It is well by his grace
Hmm…I don’t think its wrong to be ambitious…D’banj is a go-getter.whatever works for you hommes!
Good luck D’banj…the only way to go is UP
nna mehn…
this is some serious matter O!
waht if D’banj is actually the saint in dz feud?
*sigh*
U still didn’t tell us how he betrayed u. U just told us th story of THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE UGLY. U people are hiding something and u can join d CHURCH OF SATAN but what I want u to know is JESUS is d only way
Hmmmmmm now i am really speachless…i feel there re still gona be more revelations…
I would say that is was a nice interview. I have been waiting to hear the other side of the story and with this I am ok. The problem was that both had different dreams and to achieve that there has to be a break-up. D’banj is taking a risk and its possible he makes it. Good business spirit. Wish them all the best
How are my sure what D̶̲̥̅̊’banj is saying is the truth,let’s hear from Donjazzy himself before we take sides.
Speechless
Really interesting… Deep in a way! All the best to both parties!
Ur d best Dbanj!…just kip ur head straight n forward…cheerz
I am convince that D’banj speaks.just be yourself and believe in God because human are natural deceit plus greed.continue to be rational and objective.God bless you D’banj.
@last….I knw it all along…d’banj trust me u’ve acted so matured..u re a bold & courageous young man & u av inspired so many of us..I personaly admire ur business prowess…I jst hope u’ll take dis advise,pls let dis be d vry last time u re gona say anytin abt u,jazzy & mo hit….I hope ur custume manager “Tola” is stil on ur team..only u knw whr u re takin ur music,u’ve started d movement dnt let shallow minded fello distract dis dream..NO STOPING U!!
Wow!what an expose!I think d solution is with u guys,u’r good together,jazzy is also a good person like he said!
Wow. So many projects. Success Dbanj . I respect your hustle.
Pls pray harder n remember don papa J n U hv cm a long way…U both gell weller….U knw wat I mean Dipo….M be Ur friend way back…..Bode thomas…..carry d people way go always tel U d trues no mater wat
Really wished u guys could just make up. I understands ur dreams and fears. The don could be having some fears which is understandable, but slipting up is only giving in to fear. Best of luck to Mohit and Dbanj and please, no trading of blames and accusation. It was very matured of Dbanj to have kept silent.
I never doubted this guy though. Its all good. Like one of the comment says, it was indeed ǻ̀́ beautiful marriage. Now, its time to move on and try to achieve bigger things. Wish all of them the best.
Every Great Idea started with a Thought; then Doubt; and Finally, Belief Again. Touch d Sky!!!!! My Nigga!!! @ D’banj
Ayeni’s writing always gets мε glued! This ιs one page I’ll definitely bookmark! Well done Ayeni!
@Dbanj, there ιs time for everything. Ambition ιs not α sin and yσυrs has paid σff severally and yσυ’ve proved yσυ кησw what yσυ want and are not afraid to wσяк for ι†. Yσυ inspire мε.
@Don Jazzy, in the eyes of Africans, Dbanj has been humble and loyal to yσυ. He мαч нαvε said its αη act but ι† seems genuinely нε does respect yσυ. ∂σ maintain the friendship at least.
I wish yσυ both the best in υя endeavors!
Kudos to Ayeni (again)
God bless u Dbanj..I wish u all d best dat u wish4urslf!!
It’s truly sad n amazing how the love of money can ruin friendships. There’s no betrayal in this story only GREED. Good luck with that.
D banj is truely an icon,a mentor and role model indeed.Not every body wants us 2 grow higher than them in life regardless of their relationship 2 us.I love dem all though,but shit happens.
A vry different perspective. Its true dt derz always two sides to a story!
If all these are true den D’banj, I respect u and ur dreams but I will still suggest dat u try 2 settle amicably wiv Don if possible carry him along 4 he can still come 2 think in ur directn. God bless d 2 of u in whateva u do.
I suport u. But always chase at Donjazzy to make peace. The truth is I mite not Like U onLy , but I knw I Love u both.try harder to make peace pLs
I must confess – this is inspiring! I wish dbanj all the best in his pursuit for immortality. Salute!
Kanye West is a homosexual for liking dbanj appearance
D banj no1 shud deny Чя succes Ãήϑ growth……changes happen in life but ΐ†ƨ depends on how d pple around u will accept it…..nw am convinced…..d banj jst trust Чя self Ãήϑ b strong 4 Чя self,tings lik dis are bound to happen…..uv got God Ãήϑ Чя mum on Чя side who else matters
Well Said, No Rumours No Hidden agenda. This is even more like a discussion cos most interviews are majorly prepared for. Very Typical Dbanj !!!
WaooO! I’m speechless! Informative…Mature response. All this drama is just a mere misunderstanding nd impatience. I pray for divine restoration of peace,love nd true friendship btw you guys again. You guys are blood already, we dnt like dis mess atall. Good luck bro.. #sad#
This stuff is heavy and with you all the way kokomaster
deep stuff……..hmmm…..really deep stuff
Now this is D’banj…the truth is; the split hurts but the dude has got a vision, his crew refused to buy into it and *a man* sticks to his belief and vision. Don’t be blindly sympathetic to the one dat commands social media, he’s not a risk taker and D’banj can’t apologize cos of that or let down himself and his dreams! So D’banj I say to you: Go get it done….even if it’s not a success, you tried and took the bull by the horn! Go guy….u are d pride of Africa!
Hmmmm dis is deep! Lukin frm both sides, no one @ fault. Gudluck Dbanj
Wateva happens, I wish u all both the best, God is the giver of success…pls visit olawaleabdulkadir.wordpress.com for all your articles on news,career,management,leadership,success,personal finance etc
Buh d’banj can smoke o…am praying 4 u.D lord is ur strength..
Dumbfounded buh only wish ƔU̶̲̥̅̊ guyz culd make up,gaskiya! ƔU̶̲̥̅̊ 2 r a great n 1daful combination,asides dat I wish both of ƔU̶̲̥̅̊ d best n ur future……
Nice interview there , pls U̶̲̥̅̊ guys shuold just setle your differences dbanj i pray you never fail. I’m your ambition love you all
Dbanj I just pray that God will continue to uplift u
From this interview, its quite clear dat dbanj means good for everyone in nigeria and Africa at large…didn’t knw Don Jazzy cud be dis …lemme reserve my comment… Meanwhile, i pray for u dbanj! God has take u to the level, He wud definitely not leave U now! We expect dat One day, a Nigerian wud Win the Grammy! Amen
I don’t care hw busy D’banj was. He owes it to his fans 2 defend himself if he won’t do it 4 himself. Based on his silence, I and many of his fans assumed he was guilty of all he was accused of. Now, I feel terrible. D truth is, I’ll always b a fan of d 2 of dem regardless. Obviously, 1 of dem is nt telling d absolute truth but den its good 2 know dat dey feel like our opinion of dem is important. Dat makes us feel important. I guess all I can say is, I wish you 2 well in all of your endeavours. God knows best.
This is realli mind blowing and brings to limelight issues that have been in the dark… I don’t wanna take sides, so I’ll wish them all success in their endeavours…
Mehn.. Dis is serious n interesting to hear Dbanj talk dis way.. He is indeed a business man.. As for jazzy he is alrite with africa best and nt aspire to go beyoud..I wish Dbanj better luck cos is action is justified from inception of their marriage.. I love mohit .. Aftermath Media®
Now,I know wats d whole story was all about.Well,I felt for Jazzy cos he was only trying not 2 loose his partner buh,Dbanj was trying 2 make Mohits go 2 d next level.D both team get point sha,buh,all in all,may God see u tru
i cant just stop laughing at Dbanj ,
am sure he don’t know what he is doing
Like I’ve always tot about d whole tin frm begininng I kw its either business issue or more personal ones. I pray Almighty Allah will resolve dis nd make both of u (D’banj nd Jazzy) succed in wahever u choose to do
Hmmmm… Not until now, †ђξ person I faulted was D’Banj! But after going thru dis piece, I had τ̅☺ ask myself questions!! All †ђξ same, wat We Mo’hits fans want is ‘Reconcile PLS’ so we can tek on Africa/World 2geda. MUCH L♥√ع from @MCROLEX1 HILLCON RECORDZ
Can we please talk about something else? Like….. The Man Utd/Man City title decider..
Hmmmm…this is really deep.
It can still be resolved. U guys make a perfect combo
Its a big lie. He left a lot of things out and twisted a lot of things so he can sound like a saint. He’s a big liar and a thief. Mschewwwww!!!!
Any more lies or truth to tell?…this is jst a hoax to me! I hope this isn’t another ‘arrangement’ of urs…
Am dbanj its don jazzy gosh is this the end I wish you guys best of lucky more money more
Can’t wait to here don jazzy’s own part of the story
Wow! dis has been long awaited! Well in all of dis I would say like my father would say “40 friends can not move together for 40yrs” if don jazzy truely called for dis since july last year den D’banj should not be sorry for any of his actions . Every true businessman should aim for greater hights and anything or anyone tries to pull him back den best thing to do is let off dat person.I personally did not like de way some of our nigerian comedians ridiculed D’banj indirectly during AYshow becuz don jazzy was there. Anyway I wish D’banj de very best if all of dis is true. Cheers!
Its just like the saying “how can the sky be my limit when there are footprints on the moon” go well Dbanj, God will see u thru.
Wow!!! After reading this, am loving and respecting Dbanj. Now we all have a clear picture of what transpired. God be with you guys. Amen.
@Holistone that was just a caption. To attract readers.
Cool story brah!
Dbanj nice move for the growth of music industry not only in nigeria bt d whole of africa.but one thing still remains don jazzy is a necessary tool to be used…let the love continue in mohit.
the bible says ‘can two walk together, except they be
agreed?
if your vision is different from your business partner,
would you stay continue doing business with them?
why do organization downsize or is it rightsize?
D’banj, as long as you have peace with yourself
and proud of your decision, carry go my men.
hmmmm..dis is serious…well cnt take sides wit any1..dey know d truth…let d truth prevail..Goodluck 2 d both of dem..God dey..
Deep revelation…..from the get go already took sides with Dbanj anyway….was sure he cldnt ve bin as bad as dey tryna make him be n we all knw his PR skills was not on point….tank Jah….tall dream yh but we all wish him the best #GoodMusik #Legoo…..mohits ws a formidable alliance sha no doubt….
Well, good spirit and vision. Well said bur the fact is there an unclear naration as to the cause of the break-up. If Don jazzy wanted mohit to split there must be an explanation for that. Kudos to Dbanj for being a risk taker bur the fact is something is missing in d gist.
Y’all should stop all dis emotional yarns,d’banj wants more(money)fuck where he is coming from,he is focused on where he is going,anyone who would be an obstacle should be left behind…#shikena
Well its all GoOd, wish them the best.
Wow!Twenty friends cannot play for twenty years so says a maxim. This interview has shed little light on the bruhaha at least,liitle light I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the sense that we still have to hear from don jazzy,yet,i wish the duo that changed the face of entertainment industry best of luck I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ their endeavours.
Right from the very first day I saw D’banj, I loved, respect and connected myself ‘nd my dreams with him. My friends call him(D’banj) my daddy, everywhere I go I show forth this D’banj image in me, but I never forget to show forth the real me…….. I’m not judging anyone, but all I’m here to say is “If this words are true. Daddy(D’banj), good tiding can never elude you…… You’ve blessed millions of Africans ‘nd I pray GOD blesses you more”!! #Ooooshey!!
Wen I listen 2 d great works u have done with Donjazzy,they are evergreen. Hope dis ur new guys can help explore d greatness in u like jazzy? If yes den move on bcos change is inevitable and both of u have nothing 2 loss. U have both paid ur dues. All d best.
I’m sure u niggiz wud sort urselves out sooner or later..bt till den,God bless ur hustle..
Nice speech boss wish u best if luck on your goal and pray dat jazzy will take a second thought about this
You need to listen to a story from both parties before concluding.I heard don jazzy’s side before and i judged wrongly.I concur with D’banj,you need to follow your dreams irrespective of the outcome.Just like a child who wouldn’t stay with his/her parents forever,we gotta grow…all the best D’banj,the sky’s the beginning…
Broo I like all what you just said on your interview,but what I will add 2 ur words is that,try and know who you will be telling ur words..people are very weeked especially africa and our nigerians..I always wish you good and sucess and I know you shall get there..fileeeeeeeee.
Dbanj God wil c u tru (let dem say cos u can’t pls every1)gudluck
D banj am not saying don’t dream big or want to be a super star but sumtimes be careful of what you dream for…what did jazzy saw that made him relent? Have u ever asked yourself that question… Ʊ got pride in u and that is talking…be careful cause u might end up saying had I known…am not taking side here but brother if its money and fame u got ur eyes on…then go read stories of people who wanted it in a rush…
Dbanj had a positive foresight frm start…God wil take u to d promise land…he will see u through difficult time
This is really intresting and quite enlightening!!!I jst wish him the very best hope and pray he can achieve all these things and also try n work things out with donjazzy!!D’banj jst keep being you and never forget ur roots.God bless u!!much much love.
Very informative mr D’banj, I wish you Good luck n success and may God bless your hustle. May God bless Don jazzy too, business is business but friendship is respect. Either reping MoHit or Good music pls keep the Green White and Green flying. #hustleLeague
Yes Mr Ayeni u murdered it…a top up for u…
now i guess i can confirm , that 20 children can not play for 20 years, and two different ambition cant work on same line…. Jazzy is my Man i love him so much and i think he need to see beyond where he is now…not jus stayin and maintaining a position.
i wish both parties VERY GOOD LUCK.. AND ALSO WISH MYSELF SAMETHING…. as we are all in an nu face of financial status..
Dbanj uv got guts no dout,jst dat u nid 2 tk mor cautionn n may God help u if ur into dia illuminati shit……..
D’Banj go and make up with Don Baba J…..i still believe dere is something u guys are hiding, wit dis dreams u ve i fink taking Don Baba J along will just make it a BOMB!!!
who is the grass suffering. please they are not suffering, they are smiling to the bank in excess of hundreds of thousands of dollars!
It wud have been more better for u guys to reconcile..I really love u guys
D truth is,Don jazzy was out of his depth in Yankee ,I think he has a if it ain’t broke don’t fix it mentality, d vision is bigger than don j, so d best bet is for both to stick to their dreams,If JESUS had asked his disciples if they will ascend to heaven with him,a lot would have said NO,cause some of us just don’t see beyond our present level.
Only God knows the true story. Truth will always shine and clean hands can never be bound. Only time will tell. All mohit crew are good. Good luck guys
If dese finz r true, den I fink dbanj has got ambition n he’s just a smart dude. If dese fingz r true, uncle don jazzy m shud grow up n stop being insecure joor….*.wahala ti owo ma da le,*
Well I still feel Dbanj and don baba j’s issue is just another way of creating ‘more’ publicity.
So how many sticks of cigarette did he smoke
I believe you Mr. Dapo, that’s how all Igbo guys do…like seriously its not adivcable to do anything with them. Wish you the best in life and I pray God bless you more and more…ur number 1 fan
I really hope D-banj has done d ryt thing cos Mohits is like Jay Z and Beyounce and I still do not see dem breakin up. I hope dey make up soon, and further more I sincerely pray our blaq America brodas ova dere are genuinely going 2help D-banj cos sooner or later Afrika will command d faith of entertainment in d world. Thumb upz… 2Don Jazzy and D-banj… Trust me, u guys will still make up! I cryd wen I heard d break up!
Serzli som nigerianz re jus dump..I see dump comment…u ppl re jus talkn he said how don-jazzy betrayd him yet dia wuz nuffin of such in dis convo…no matter wot dbanj u shldn ve left 4real…ur comparin urslf wif stevejobz n jayz das gud 4u..buh serzli woh kinda song do u wana sing wif kanye RAP *huh*…..kanye jes wana use u das woh I feel….d-banj I ha8td u eva since u sang 4 GEJ..*fact*
Ayeni Adekunle failed with the title of this interview
once again proving controversy sells and almost in the
category of yellow journalism. Dbanjs assertions does not
reflect don jazzy as a betrayer. smh
I am not a Dbanj fan but Oliver Twist will make British
No.1 pop charts by the grace of God.
I think Wande Coal
would have a better chance in the UK, if he had the
opportunity because he is a talented singer. Can Dbanj
write and produce his own songs without Don Jazzy?
Time will tell!
Dbanj should have called a lawyer and settled or break up
with Don Jazzy in a nicer way. Call the media and tell
them in front of Don Jazzy that Don Jazzy has asked for
separation.
Both of them are childish. Don Jazzy has a lot to lose but
he will get his share from Oliver Twist sales in the UK
and USA.
I hav alwys respected u d’banj,u wil continue 2 shine n they wil get 2 undastd dat u re layin a foundation 4 we the up comin artistes.As u lukin up 2 kanye 2 achieve ur desires so I’m lukin forward 2 sign in ur label some day.
Honestly, I must give kudos to the interviewer for a piece like this…journalism has NEVER been this simple. As regards D’banj n Don Jazzy feud, ALL I just want to say (which shall be my first n only comment) is that 40 friends don’t play for 40 years.
This is the spirit I’m talking about. D’banj I love your drive! Heaven is got your back. I look forward meeting you someday soon.
I’m sorry but I miss the part where Don Jazzy betrayed D’Banj.
the “linda ikeji” style of getting back on the good side. Daniel Banjo, the writer you hired did you no good. The story is “over” long, and Daniel you are confused. Pele
I have always been a great fan of Dbanj and I’m one of those few that tweeted #teamDbanj. All the best posterity will judge u.
Twenty frnds can’t be for twenty yrs,so it’s said,I guess that’s what is playing its part.some pples r short sighted not being able to see bynd, not that they don’t like you but they’re scared of losing that which they’ve already gotten.But if you are sure of ur dreams go for it,they’ll respect you for it later,cheers
Any of you thought of how big this might grow if both parties still stick together?..then it won’t be about d’banj alone…Wande..SID..Switch..Prince..C’mon..this people are great..well..I wish D’banj success in his Ambition..I respect the Idea..God Bless U all..
*sigh* d whole thing D’banj said was so emotional God will deff see u thru. Still remain ur no 1 UK fan!xoxo
So much to digest!!! God has a reason for everytyn.. So if this is God will..den who re we to judge or crucify any1.. U gettn to d top d’banj n all and to all d mo’hits
THIS IS DEEP!!!! Wish you both all the best! Daniel ma gbagbe ile ooo
Whatever this is about I don’t know, but I know there’s nothing wrong with having bigger dreams! You shudnt be stopped Dbanj, d sky is your starting point, just make sure all your doing is based on christ. Much Love.
Apparently, Dbanj rily opened up and said a lot that he has gone through. But the only betrayal here is that DonJazzy didn’t want to continue as a Partner again.. Maybe he was scared that Dbanj might over Power him with his tall dreams.. Buh let’s nt blame Donj, when your solid foundation starts 2 seem shaky, you’l be forced to find another ground which he did. So! What’s d solution??
Nice1 Dbanj…all d best in ur dream.
D banj is the real boss here.keep going higher jor
Hummmmm…the problem is D’bang is ready to take risk, while big bros ‘don’ isn’t ready to, guess that where it all started from. but well good innovation D’bang..praying for U all the way, bt never d less don is still a brother…one way or the other he has an impact in the whole mo’hit thing….along wit the rest…”Remember them”
I had faith dat dbanj was not all wrong as everyone was taking it! Am a big fan of urs, watched lots of ur interviews to know u really love don jazzy, and I pray God bless u true and true, u will succeed. Amen! I love u loads, rem u came to my school in 100level, so free spirited so full of life! Am happy u granted dis interview.
He has a Dream. I pray u guys make up.it would be cool listening to you guys.nice reporting doe..
I never liked you, dbanj. You’ve always been a proud person.
‘Pride comes before a fall’. This just myt be the beginning of
your downfall.
I’m no hater o, but don’t lose yourself in all of dis regardless… Know where u came from and who u are!
The truth is really i cannot judge cos my bible say “judge not” so all I can say is dapo oyebanjo pls jst b mute henceforth cos am so sure anoda story will comeup again by ur partner and it will go on and on if care is not taken,really I dnt knw wat 2 say dat will do a miracle of reconcilation jst dis aftrnoon I was telln mi fwend dat it will b so hard 4 both guyz to move on alone I love mohit but I belive in destiny ad I knw 4 sure d truth will always prevail,I beg of u media is d best fwend ad d worst enemies of celebrities. Pls dbanj let ur effort,ambition,and dreams speak 4 u wen u might hav acheived wat u wish ad d same goes 4 don jazzy havn said dat I wish 4 reunion u were d best and could still b d bestest eva but I wish u all best in life. Peace!
Daniel, you have made a mistake. What made Fela an international sensation is that he was uncompromising in his authenticity. He willed Afrobeat into being in defiance of whatever market forces abroad and in defiance of what foreigners defined as acceptable music. This is why he endures to date. You have made a very serious error in joining up with Kanye. It has nothing to do with the man, his skills, or his organisation. It has everything to do with the market he sells to which is Hip Hop. You are not going to make money for Kanye as an “African Hip Hop” act, and you cannot be an American act. Honestly I wish you the best of luck. But you have made a mistake here. I just hope that you remain as strong as you are today when Kanye kicks you to the curb.
God will be with you D’banj am also an artist and I no how u feel.plz be stronge for ur fans
Mohits’ breakup was long envisaged by the media. Sme using April fool concept nd others try a forecast. But ain’t gat much to say. Whether its Dbanj or Mohits, only time will tell. I can remember the first tyme I saw Dbanj on stage. He wasn’t known then with the koko performance @love garden fiesta Surulere with Ruggedman. He brought him on stage. C. o. decoast was also there in 2007 or so. Before he came to lime light. He Neva showed any respect to Ruggedman for that. I just believe that no matter how Gud u r , u need to give respect to whom it is due and dAts it. As for me am not eager, only time wil tell. Wishin Dbanj nd Don Jazzy the best. I still get people like 2baba and 9ice to roll with and the whole Shaph Records crew. We need ur empire to break up so dat ours can rule in Nyja and oll ova. So keep it up. Lols
Love a good con,Nigerian Kardashians *wink*
D baj baba , I ve always loved u . There re always Ups and Downs , and for someone to go so higher , u really have to soo much believe in urself and that’s what u ve did . I pray for more sucessful year with Kanye . 1lv
This is truly capturing and motivating!..I’lld never ever lost faith in dbanj!.yhu ar truly ma man!..GGMUB!..amin to all your dreams bro!
My friend tell us those secret thing una dey hide. Church of satan don kill your career.Dey there nah
Life is all about risk…..D banj all I wanna say to you is stay strong….. We’d wait for you for street abeg no forget us
This is DEEP,luv u 2 2geda,wish u will make up.I dnt like dis at all*sad*
I am proud of you bro,God is your strenght i just pray don jazzy will undersatand before its too late….:mmmmm
Aint ga beef Fø̲̣̣я̅ bot of Ɣ☺ΰ ß̣̥u̶̲̥̅̊ђ dbanj shud °̩ say ure js a pawn in a game da dnst even kn ♓☺ω is bin played…as we all kn,we see beta yd of a game dan D̶̲̥̅ persn in it.ure js workin n ΰя ambition and dream whc is kool ß̣̥u̶̲̥̅̊ђ do °̩ eva tink of D̶̲̥̅ oda syd? Jazzy def has smtn goin n in him da he nv wants 2 tell Ɣ☺ΰ cz we all kn D̶̲̥̅ speculations goin n n kanye,jayZ and D̶̲̥̅ rest.ure js a dreamer and D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ see ure vry ambitious and really min ΰя peak. Bro blv me °̩ kn Ɣ☺ΰ get it ß̣̥u̶̲̥̅̊ђ Ɣ☺ΰ definitly av 2 eat wiv D̶̲̥̅ devil.Ɣ☺ΰ only sed ΰя part and Ɣ☺ΰ nv sed anytn Ώђɑ̤̥̈̊† D̶̲̥̅ major cause is and °̩ kn Ɣ☺ΰ kn Ώђɑ̤̥̈̊† he tinks. Ure a nigerian wiv culture and dis dudes are 1million yrs away tinkin dan we africans. Ɣ☺ΰ cn nv say Ɣ☺ΰ wana chnge “mother africa” tuface is far beta dan Ɣ☺ΰ ß̣̥u̶̲̥̅̊ђ he has D̶̲̥̅ fear of God and nt chasin Ώђɑ̤̥̈̊† Ɣ☺ΰ end up sufrin in D̶̲̥̅ afta world..dude com togeda and reason wit una sef. And lk Ɣ☺ΰ sed “vanity upon vanity” get da in ΰя skull. No wil eva worship ΰя blv…guys sweeten up.there is mor dis big ambition…peace out!
Wow!!! This is some deep talk…..anyway, as you said, it was a good marriage. I respect the fact that the cause of separation was not that one was cheating or stealing from the other, it at least shows one thing….you guys were true to eachother. If Banj wanted one thing and Don wanted another, its only wise to part ways. Now a word of advice, two of you do yourselves a favour and keep your friendship, even if you are no more biz partners. After all said and done, D’banjiiiiii!!!!!, I hope the real reason for your separation is just diff dreamz as you said and not you going as far as joining Illuminati to bring Africa to the world ooo, we dont want that kind of assistance o. Finally, a word is enough for the wise…..always remember the son of whom you are!!!!! God bless Nigeria!! God bless us all
people have disputes…you guys should settle your differences and move on and make more money and build all the names involved… wish you guys all the best.
Am so on your side…….but know one thing….Nigeria here “we ve got ur back”….keep us posted…come to naija and do shows once in a while…give us what we want and bring people down here brov…kanye and jayz…we love Ʊ plenty
Hmmmm neva knew D’banj is dz matured. May d Lord bless d work of ya hand. All d best,I love u no matter wot
Shit yo!!!! D’banj has obviously displayed an unimaginable level of maturity, patience n intelligence. He’s a risk taker….. I hope he succeeds in his endeavors….. N I wish don jazzy luck too….. But yo!! Hz closing words were deep!!
Let’s take a look @ this matter..D’banj is an entertainer and very friendly and most people like d’banj are nice and gat respect for people cos he is lousy so if anything comes out wrong am very sure he wud hv said it out..don jazzy is a slow poison ,u can neva believe his awkward act cos people will surely judge him positively…I blv what Dbanj said n I don’t think he needs anybody to support him..do it alone cos most they v showed u wif a bad act…U r d best Dbanj
Awww! D’banj you’ve obviously put your heart n’ mind into all of this well if its meant to be then it is if not who knows! But hey! We in Nigeria? We lovve you n’ we’ll always have your back bro! Keep going! Make that maneey!
Didn’t see the betrayal by Don J in the article. Great PR stuff by the writer probably sponsored his trip to London. Anyways another story that touch d heart..all d cars! Range Rover don turn moi moi! So much wash..just remember..the street is watching!
D’banj had a good interview but he said too many things to cheapen whatever was left of his relationship with his so called bro…u could have easily driven home your point without telling how generous you were by buying this car and that car for everybody…with that said, I wish u both success!
Its so unfortunate this had to happen but then everything Dbanj said in this inteview is the truth and it is what we all know. Dbanj is full of life, free spirited and highly sociable. Don Jazzy is the exact opposite. U don’t need a soothsayer to tell u the personality that will be more likeable and consequently make more money between the two.
But then, efforts from Dbanj helped build the Don jazzy brand. My question is this. Why was it so difficult for brand Don Jazzy to make money as vibrant as it appears? The question is simple…the personality of Michael Collins is dull and not vibrant and therefore cannot attract or strike te right kind of business even though the brand is strong.
The day Don Jazzy twitted concerning the Fuel subsidy riot, absolving himself of wrong doing I smelt betrayal, envy and jealousy. Treachery is a terrible thing. Don Jazzy is not loyal to his man and behaved very childish with his tweet. To make it worse, he jumped on twitter again when the news of their feud just broke…saying it is true and that whatever, he has made materially and financially will be donated to charity. I see this as theatrics, a spoil spot, someone who is out to destroy destiny and dream out of jealousy and envy.
Now that he has Mohits I really look forward to what he will do with it. Lets see what happens without Dbanj. I pity Wande Coal more out of the lot. He’s got talent but that’s not enough. Music business is beyond the good voice and a good producer. It is way more than that. There are so many producers in Nigeria who will do better than Don Jazzy today. There is no big deal.
Illuminati hypin,controlling and manipulating.we know what it is.its all Fugazzy
Well this is indeed deep! The fact that the relationship did not last is heartrending but sincerely the truth is it is time for them to move on,regardless of our sentiments,God knows best. Pls we the fans should be careful,cause our comments means a lot in this issue. If there is something the 2 of them is trying to hide,God will reveal it. Goodbye to the best collabo in Naija.
Very funny….God knows what really happened between them
The only thing i can say to this; “Try so many things because you dont know where your bad lock might come from.” To me i think “Don” is like being scared……
Thanks for the REPORT.
I’m really overwhelmingly SPEECHLESS !
Wow! Dbanj I know your a very hard working human. Keep it up you’ll make insha Allah
I really don’t care who is at fault,but I really don’t know what D’banj that keeps calling God’s name here and there will be doing with a guy like ‘KANYE WeST’ who openly said that he has sold his soul to the devil. To be ambitious is not bad at all,man should live for a purpose! I respect your drive to success! but know what you are doing and with whom!knw your background! If wat we hear bout this pple over ther eis real! Then I must say,I have great pity for Dbanj,those guys are also ambitious and dont give a damn about you. Be wise! For what shall it profit you to gain d whole world nd loose ur soul. #Oneluv!one9ja#
I love and respect D’banj and he has made it obvious in shows and interviews how much he loves and place Don Jazzy high..so don’t judge him now. May God see you through d’banj the sky is ur starting point ! Aim higher bro
Why waste your time arguing over this, its only a way of gaining more publicity. And enriching more media organisations like NET and co. Very soon after d’banj’s album is out they will reconcile by then most of you will wanna download and buy more CD’s of dbanj’s to listen to what he’s got to say about their bouhaha.
D’banj no tell us how don jazzy take betray am. Mcheeewww na their luck jawe, wetin con sign me
I stand to be corrected. #okbye
I appreciate D’banj’s interview but some things aint making sense. I applaud him for his dream to conquer America but must his co-partner follow? It’s not but force. He took a decision without Don Jazzy and no matter how noble his intentions may be its left for Don Jazzy to decide for himself. Secondly D’banj forgot to mention the betrayal part. Lastly if all the artistes in Mohits knew right from time who ran Mohits and he managed everything well and is about to expand the company to a global scale then why is it just his brother that is jumping at the opportunity? Or r they saying Wande Cole and the others don’t like the US wether? Pls I’m so looking forward to Don Jazzy’s piece. Goodluck to both of them but these articles are mixing facts with fiction.
The betrayal part is there. Read between the lines. If u have a supposedly trusted friend who out of jealousy and envy destroyed the platform on which the two of you should have conquered the world and apart from that he also embarked on a campaign o calumny against u and thereby denting ur image in the process. What do you call that? Treachery, disloyalty and betrayal.
Na wa o….. Who r we to believe abt we pulled d triger “D’bang or Don Jazzy… Interesting anyways. I swear, dis is jes d beginning
The truth has not been made known, the are both trying to be careful. From my point, I think jazzy is not ok wit terms from kanya and the rest but Dbanj is seeing things from another perspective
Hmm….well ? fink we need to hear both parties and also der z more to dis I’m sure.
Good 1 but pls mr ayeni pls go 2 don jazzy and interview him 2 cos its like na only u dey give us d correct and truthful detail pls I would love 2 read dat of d oda party!! Hmmmm koko master God will strengthen u from d throne of grace
This is beginning to feel like the truth. Eventhough I’m sure there’s a little exaggeration of things, at least we know where the fault lies for now till Don Jazzy comes out to do an interview like this.
D’banj settle with don jazzy
I read through dbanj’s mind…….he’s so passionate and loving….all has already been programmed by God….bro i got your back and by his grace we are all gonna turn trillionaires….keep it up…
I feel u D banj jor!ahead ahead…holla k switch fi mi
I beleieve in people that chase their dreams. But not every1 has d mind 2 take risks, that’s not a problem. If they r 2 part ways it shouldn’t be a big deal. They r matured minds. Since they’ve split then it doesn’t mean their friendship should end, they just can’t do business 2geda anymore.
Well its a gud dream u̶̲̥̅̊ ave, if only peeps ave such a dream, life iz all abt taking risk 2 achieve u̶̲̥̅̊я̲̅ aim, aint against u̶̲̥̅̊ but d bad fin i heard iz d̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅t u̶̲̥̅̊ re joining illuminati n i dnt wnt 2 blve its true. How true iz d̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅t pls?
Abeg…It all sounds like bullshit to me..just tryna get sympathy
Omg am so thrilled by what iv read,its all new story compared to what wiv read in the tabloid.I’m AMAZED. I still love d’banj tho’#No1fan.
This is a serious EDi (spell) same thing that happened to ppl when they were united to build tower. It was lack of unity that set their dream APart: I wish could could see how many ppl that r happy this is happening to theM! Then they’ll quickly come back, this is what some ppl want in the industry….. I won’t say more than that! ABOVE ALL jesus is coming SOON!!!
Frm d interview so far, jazzy set d ball for breakup rolling, bt forgiveness is key here nw. 2face left plantation boyz to become who he is nw..wit no issue. All I can say is, jazzy n d rest of month hits crew shld support dbanj on his nxt move rather than disown him. Pls I beg, let LOVE lead btwn u guys.
This is the greatest interview since the shocking…..nice decision,D̶̲̥̅̊’banj can project Africa
Dbanj what about the rumours of you being a member of the illuminati?
This…is…DEEP.
Donjazzy simply doesn’t want to join ILLUMINATI! Reason he pulled out. Biko who wouldn’t like to live the American dream???!!!. There is obviously more to this story!
Dbanj this interview shows how egoistic you could be. Why refer to Don Jazzy as just Jazzy??!! My two sents 🙂
Wow! 2012 did indeed bring drama..this has to be the most affected by Nigerian youths(or is it the subsidy issue?). Its like a marriage ending and a messy divorce,secrets being exposed,lies,forgery..name it. Fingers crossed,let’s see how the drama unfolds!
D’banj, you guys are trying to use our heads here.there is absolutely more to this than painting your f**** self good and trying tell us you have got money.over ambitious will end up in hell!
I ve always ℓo√ع D’Bang but have more respect for d Don. D marriage btw dis two Talent has bn the best thing that happened to this African continent in entertainment α̲̅πϑ I ve bn hurting since ur divorce hating d’bang more for everything. But with this insight, α̲̅πϑ a deep reflection on all there performances, I will give a big salute to D’bang. He has d personality of a child-star:crazy,arrogant α̲̅πϑ even childish, that’s why it will be easy to lay all d blames on him compare to d Don who has a big-boy α̲̅πϑ mature personality. Please, oluwa-D’Bang,take risk α̲̅πϑ pursue ur dreams, I wish u complete success. And to oluwa Jazzy- I understand α̲̅πϑ still respect u cos u don’t wanna overstep ur limit. U recognize ur boundary α̲̅πϑ wanna maintain that to stay on top of ur game. Kudos to u Baba. Bring up more boys α̲̅πϑ give us beautiful music. U can even discover d local boys polish dem up α̲̅πϑ wen de r ready pass dem to d koko master
I swear ever since I heard mo bo lowo won ave always kaled u mine, I wish i cud hlp u in any way bt i believe mai prayers wud work for u. Frndz r enemies and enemies r frndz always knw dah. Pls dnt fill bad pls u all ave made name pls dnt break up d marriage pls do sumfin bt pls dnt relent in ur effort in making ursef and urs big, wud always pray for u kos I kal u mine. Interviewer tnx so much.wish I cud see u and say mai mind to u abh dis issue. Pls continue wid humbleness and see GOD working for u.
its a great dream and vision u have D,banj. But my advice is u built castles and ride D most xpensive rides without kanye and defjam, yet nigerians heard u , africans heard u and nw D world. U shud have stick with mohits and build ur own Good music. U are greedy
Don jazzy is an ingrate and a thief… I knew it all this while because he as been the loudest tweeting every now and then…
Def Jam Africa by Dbanj? No comment!!! Hmmm let’s wait and see o whether this is really for all or jst another looooon thing from dbanj. I don’t buy it… Ur own MoHits u didn blow, na naija artistes u wan help..ok oo
D’banj knws wat is afta, he definetly has a price to pay. If Don Jazzy wants out so b it. Lyf is a risk but d risk d’banj has taken is a big 1, gain d whole if u want….. Anyways, am still ur fan. But can u do it without Don Jazzy? If ur interview was sincere or deceptive #Godiswatchingyou#
Waohhh! God will see u through my broda
D banj I love u keep it on sky is ur limit nigeria tey wait u
D’banj ….Illuminati in the making!!! Thread carefully bro. Much love
one thing and one thing only, let dbanj be!!!!no one should kill his dream…
If dis is the truth, then thumbs up to you Dapo. You can’t remember me but i do from Winners Chapel. You are a rare gem, keep it up bro…
It’s neva d fist tym a tin lyk dis’s appenin,it once happened to d plantashun boiz n nw..we all c wia dey ve all riched. So,letz jst jst support both parties wiv prayers dat God go make dem bigger both.
I understand both parties&d fact dat they now have different dreams.but D’banj d grass is not always green on d other side,n sometimes being over ambitious isn’t healthy.I know D’banj is trying to get into d American dream but its not everyone the fame and power has worked for.wish d both of them goodluck
o well Daniel Banjo,
lets look at all your hits over time, from the days of Tongolo to right now, the quality of your music became weaker and the quality of Don Jazzy’s beats became stronger. Up to the point that people started verbally acknowledging it, and you had to coin the (cos we all know you’re not a singer, rapper, or anything.
In the whole Naija music industry, Dbanj is the only one that people separate his music from his beats (not even WC or other mohits folks)
But you seem to have forgotten your formula for success. or maybe nobody did the calculation for you
crappy voice+Don jazzy beats+DonJazzy voicesef +Dbanj gra-gra = success
so if we take out “jazzy’s part
crappy voice+ Dbanj Gragra = ???
Dbanj that has never worked with any other producer (or maybe i missed that part sha), i laugh in chinese!
The only thing nobody can steal or copy from yo is your talent- your signatureDbanj has none. That is why artistes like WC, Wizkid will do well with whatever producer cos they bring something to the table.
o well, I’m still waiting for the betrayal part.
The sad part will be if Don Jazzy never learnt anything from their years of patnership sha… o well, he now has money so he can hjire a good team!
If what I just read frm this interview is totally accurate then I was wrong †̥☺ judge D’banj from the onset. I’m totally with him on this one…GO DAPO!!!
Well said! I still thing all of you should make up and do this together because I can see this group clash individually like Remedies, Plantation, Maintain, KC presh….etc! The group need to come together to achieve this dream! MoHits is the way forword!
i and my sister use to love him so much,but ever since he
linked up with kanye west(hate)might be the word i can use,for Godsake Kanye is a devi
No comment at all I’m really tired of these whole stories
Very intresting drama….. I want to advice u…and Don baba J dt dis fued can also b used to make money(thnk abt it) …d road to succes is built to drop som close ones on d way… Finally every1 shud put their money where their mouth is… D true test wud b in d content/depth of the material u subsiquently produce.. So pls put ur back into it. Same goes for Don J its a challenge for u two to do so great … Then together. Take advantage of the fued… ( ie no one shud b bitter or shallow minded to start beefin/wishin evil…that energy shud b chanelled to succes)-speakn from personal experience
Dbanj I respect ur ambition n pray ur heart desire comes through in Jesus name. I sincerely hope u hv nt left d Jesus who gave u d talent to follow satan for fame? Am certain there is more to dis quarrel than meets d eyes, Don Jazzy can not split with u just cos u want to become great. U guys shld either settle or keep quiet. God bless (if u r patient enough to wait for His(God) time)
D’banji is now among the(dev*l)tomorrow he will publicly come out and say he sold himself to the devil for craping deal…………..men to hell with you guys
Hmmmmmm…….there’s no problem in bin ambitious but lot of tins has bin left unsaid,there’s more to this story i believe!
*sigh
Wow!..So touching, sympathetic and emotional, ι†’s so 2 hear 4rm both parties and be matured ιŋ all ųя dealings, tnk God dat D’banj spoke and he didn’t go “A wire” just 2 defend himself bcos of d mis-quote of d media and frustration of rumour 4rm d masses. Both guyz ar good, honest n mature, buh ι†’s said “wen d goin gets tough, d tough gets goin, buh we shld observe b4 we leap, things fall aparts d centre can no longer hold’ ..All des troubles and fears were pioneered by d finger of “takin over 1 city @ a time, d big families, d 1 unified symbol, d 1 president(president of presidents)…d Group/Society/Club/1 big Family/Cult dat шιll drag d world 2 a brutal end and condemn his own 2 eternal doom!..He will give u RICHES, WEALTH, POWER, and FAME buh †akξ ųя SOUL!…’The ILLUMINATI (LUCIFER)!
Things can work out with the duo(dbanj,jazzy) they. Could still work as a team
NEVER TRY TO OUTSHINE YOUR MASTER.D’banj you have reasons for what you are doing, but by breaking a law of power, its seems you are doing the right thing the wrong way. A house divided against it’s self cannot stand. It that doesn’t mean it can’t grow, but may not last as long as it aught to. You guys have been doing well, but you have to learn to tolerate and blend your ambitions. Can’t say who’s wrong or right cause I haven’t heard from others. But its like mutiny for a good reason based on your comment. To us don jazzy is your leader. Whether he was right or wrong. No one is perfect. Not even you. Watch your ambition my man. So it doesn’t backfire, and affect the destinies of the ones you are trying to help. There is more to life than meets the eye. Stay blessed my guy. Lucky.
Interestinly said. Sounds like ure focused Dbanj. But there’s a little glitch.. If u want to help the little kids as u repeatedly mentioned. You should have been doing that.. What’s up with koko foundation. These are the tools u created and its been empty nothing concrete has come out of your foundation. Its good to know that u spend millions of naira buying your whole crew cars, but that kid on the street u mentioned doesn’t need that much.. Perharps a free show for the less priviledge might suffice also, might I also point out that working the americans isn’t the height of our achievements as nigerians Pls comparing yourself to Fela is an insult also.. Lyrical content is what made fela an international Icon representing Nigeria positively.infact some songs might relate to u. On the other hand your doing oliver twist. Se ori e pe sha.its jjus a question brother to brother..na so we for talk am if say u no big. But whilst where there.. How did your remix with snoop happen. Coincidentally with the presidential elections in Nigeria.yes its very easy to forget but some people are facing the consequences of your I go vote for..this interview is also one sided.I don’t believe wande jazzy sid and ur kids as u call them will turn down these kind of deals that u have found urself in.. There has to be other issues.. Spare us. I admire your oneness being able to dream and trying to achieve, but one must realise. That true leaders never burn bridges..u miight need to cross them again.its hard not to wish u good luck also. But u can be rest assured the pressure is on as not only Nigeria is watching you, but the world. And we’ll be looking forward to the album. If the magic is there.so cheers and a toast to your career. I wish it was real champagne I dey use but na only pelebe. A.K.A ori malu. So da mi lohun ti snoop yen gan oo..
Bro, i’ve just read ur version, but yet to hear Jazzy’s side of the story. However, my greatest joy is dat U̶̲̥̅̊’ve sat under the tutelage of Papa( Bishop Oyedepo), which makes me strongly believe U̶̲̥̅̊ would ever live to consider God in all U̶̲̥̅̊ do, but i beg of U̶̲̥̅̊ do anything in ur power to make-up with the Mo-hits family, for peace to reign ‘cos U̶̲̥̅̊ can’t do it all by urself. Would luv to be in touch with U̶̲̥̅̊, take it easy man……. May God Bless & Keep U̶̲̥̅̊. Cheers!
Interesting…. ‘An action packed Interview’. Ayeni D great. I give it up to u for bringing dis out. For D’banj. we make up to break up nd vice versa. but don’t labour in vain. Bring the world to Africa.
Just an advice av got for u d baNj pls read n study d biography of micheal jackson cos am sure ur dream is Comparable to his if nat fela as uv sounded.God kip blessing u both @jazzy n d banj
Hummm….all i can say is I hope Dbanj is making the right
decision cos it will be so bad if it turns out that he just carried away cos he wants to be
seen like he is mingling with American celebrities which to me
is totally stupid. Not all who goes to Hollywood comes out sucessfull
all good things comes from good and if God wants to bless you, it does
not matter where you are in this word. His blessings will still come to you.
For example, Aliko Dangote never went to Hollywood before he made
his name as the one of the riches blacks in the world. Fela did his music
in Africa and he still is recognized all over the world. THINK WELL O! Success Is definitively not about going to to Hollywood.
We gat ur back bro,carry on…ooooshee
D-banj is da best.u’ll do gr8 music n d whole world wld reckon wif u…deres still much left unsaid.But pls deres no need 2 say more, just let it go.do wat u v 2 do.m not a celeb,but d lil I do even ma close friend still show signs of jealousy even openly plus betrayals here n dere. Not evry1 wants u 2 be happy n successful in all cases. It all boils down wif aw u intend 2 deal wif it. Am ok wif aw u choose 2 deal wif dis.wif dis stuff am seeing abt d illuminati shit!!! M ++ve dat u’ll never reduce ursef 2 dat level.do us proud dear…..missed ur appearance on shows of l8!!!we miss u!!!
READING NOT REDDING, DALSTON NOT DUSTING.
Funny enough many pple do not understand what dis is al about. Killuminati wants 2penetrate African music industry through D’banj. U all must knw dat dis is no longer our beloved D’banj but nw an agent of forces of darkness whch J-Z, Kenya n d host of others he mentioned openly proclaims. Sorry 4u D’banj n u re bold Jazzy 2 separate ur self 4 dis evil dats comin through D’banj. Killuminati accordin 2pac but if u didn’t get it, remove the “K” & u wld. D’banj has joined dem, & nw on a mission 2 sink African music industry in2 Satan wrship n ofcuz d fans 2 follow thus. Dis is end time movement n I pray u re not caught in d web n ofcuz not deceived by this cheap swt talks. Tell me who wld wrk away 4m such an opportunity, Jazzy refused 2sell his soul n dat caused d split simple. Do not be deceived but pray n watch coz d end tym is here. Def Jam? Killuminati proper…run 4ur life n watch so dat u make heaven. D’banj wat shal it profit u? Am sorry coz I once liked ur ginger but nw d answer is no coz u hav officailly joined d dark side. May God rescue u b4 its 2late. Be warned pple…am not afraid. Jesus is d Lord 4eva n not evn these individuals seekin 2win souls 4 satan can change dat. In Jesus name be warned!!
Well, the both of you sir, should not cut off your noses to spite your faces…it may be that your strength was in your unity. Well, i also understand the need to move on and conquer new grounds…but think your fans would have loved it most if you achieved the forthcoming feats in unity…it really was a marriage if you ask me! Wishing you both all the best sha!
DON JAZZY IS AN IGBO MAN WITH IGBO SENSE…WISE DECISION HE MADE!
The break up is sad but I can’t help but wonder was an international expansion of mo hits into a global record label the only thing that scared Don jazzy why should dat even scare him?its a business right? I can’t help but feel something sinister happened but maybe its just my immagination. Let’s not dwell on dis so much but let’s wish both parties involved well in watever they do
Nigerians ˚a̶̲̥̅̊я̲̣̣̥ǝ̥̥ †ђξ worst africans ever. Ɣ☺ΰ guys J̲̥̅̊u̶̲̥̅̊s̶̲̥̅̊t̲̥̅̊ swallowed everything dbanj said line,hook and sinker.listen to both sides of †ђξ story first.why I don’t believe dbanj z cuz dbanj is greedy nd W̶̲̥̅̊åS̤̈̊ never contented with ђã†̥ he had.there z also more to this than this trash we call an interview.FACT:dbanj z an oliver twist dats y he joined kanye nd sold his sold but DON JAZZY actually knws †ђξ ends meet S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴͡ they had an argument nd if D̶̲̥̅̊A̶̲̅τ̲̅ W̶̲̥̅̊åS̤̈̊ ђã†̥ wld call mohits quit then. S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴͡ be it.who does like american weather.if the money W̶̲̥̅̊åS̤̈̊ clean the whole members of mohits wld ve gone with him.plz let us stop behaving like FOOLS nd try to be realistic.Dbanj is trying to get sympathy which Ɣ☺ΰ nigerians ˚a̶̲̥̅̊я̲̣̣̥ǝ̥̥ giving nd he z reading Ɣ☺ΰя̲̣̣̥ comments nd saying look @ dis fools they don’t knw †ђξ koko.as Fø̲̣̣я̅ trying to help african D̶̲̥̅̊A̶̲̅τ̲̅ z BULLSHIT.let’s wake up 4rm our slumber its 2012 people
Good lie, bad liers, truthful liers tell a tale what has a begining definitely an end(Nelly fartado”Y do good things come to an end”). For starters nobody really wants to speak the truth but its bitter.
To IDJA n D’banj tell us what lives have u torched since God made u whom u both r today. Correct me if am wrong D’banj aren’t u a youth ambassador “WHAT HAVE DONE” to make the youths even call u their representative? A pen to write or a book wasn’t given to any youth, they are even worse by day no impact and if it a lie to every reader look out ur window u would c what am talking about. U people think that what ever or what u think u r is r power. D’banj u just talking about cars u bought, first class sits, and what u v done, (am sorry for as many that were leaked from D’banjs mouth that he did one or two things for) makes him feel like his doing a great job.
I know some few artist not even privileged to what falls from ur eaten table but yet go to motherless home their marks are there starring right at ur face. I love progress , everybody does and ur so called project is good no doubt but I want both don jazzy n d’banj to know this what u had u didn’t share neither lenght helping hands NO and u think africa would accept you. Home boi if u people like marry again or divorce as many times as u like the truth una no tru for Naija youths any thing. Not by expensive shows, buyings cars and all what not but there is more to life than these.
May God forgive both of you. Nobody I repeat again NOBODY GIVE PASS GOD. True talk.
This situation saddens me. I still think D’banj sold out his team mates. Unfortunately this happens all the time. Jay z and Kanye both did it to Dame Dash…. SMH
Hmm,with this I believe in 1 thing which is tranparency,d word dat says in any lies dere is paticle of trueth,I don’t believe in judging anybody bcos wat is hidding only God knows,if datz d way God design it so be it nd nobody will change it,I wish u all d best life got to offer,love u all
Said this on LIB and saying it here too…
Sweet Baby Haysus!! Who the hell is this Vanessa Amadi person that is his publicist?! She is messing this man up BIG TIME! What the heck kind of publicist is she? She clearly DOES NOT have D’Banj’s interest at heart. The public DOES NOT need to hear/know all this. Yes you are pained and offended and all but somethings need to remain “unconfirmed” STOP rehashing ishh! STOP airing your dirty laundry! Leave it alone. If it must be addressed, do it through others! What matters now is what D’Banj does going FORWARD. Revamp your image and make the public forget all your past sins. Create a non-profit or something… GEEEZZ!!! To be an A-List celebrity, you are only as good as your publicity team ooo. D’Banj, fire this woman and get some good representation!!!
Baba God bless your hustle, I admire your dreams and I want you to succeed but I promise you, you ain’t going nowhere with your current publicist on your team. Shikena.
I personally bliv wat is happening now is wats meant 2 happen.Every individual has got his own ambition in lyf,let’s allow dem coz they both kno best wat actually happened!! Not everything can be said publicly and every human being has dat natural habit of defending himself….All da best d’banj go make Africa Proud,,,,,Oshe!!!
From wat I have read, its so clear now that don jazzy started the whole trouble, but u
See d bang my friend trouble comes wearing no banners n the closer it gets the more silent n dangerous it becomes so just keep doing wat u Know best n forget them hear say ppl cos they will always talk even if they don’t have the slightest idea of wat they ar talking about. Big ups D’Bang. More power to ur elbow.
Awwww!!so touchin,so sori Dbanj..
I wish this a televised interview,it would seem more realistic…but if d’banj had spoken like this for real, that guy is a real bomb…don jazzy aint bad also, maybe he’s just*america-phobic* lol
I respect ur hussle bro… GOD is ur strength
At point in life you will have to take a tough decision that determines the direction of your Life. Those decision(s) may cost you long-built relationship, families, friendship, etc. You only need to convince yourself you’re doing the right thing. This coming from Mr. Ayeni makes me to believe every words Dbanj had said. He’s a human being n might have eered, but one thing I noticed n thankful for is that Dbanj had grown to be a man, dropping his ‘arrogant’ toga he’s been known for, well I can believe its more like an act he developed to get attebtion for himself. Lol. But back to basics, I said it on Facebook that MoHits had no ‘office’, cos u don’t run a record label with no concrete structures n professional hands, its more like a family affair, but the Good Life deal exposes this n everyone became uncomfortable, probably except Dbanj who has the vision. I salute the young man’s courage. I’ve known he’s going to go big from that day he performed his first big show at the NottingHill carnival cos he’s smart n got Swag. One lesson for all Nigerian artiste to learn from is for you to learn the business side of music. U must understand what the Music Business is all about n the way it is run. Go online n study how it is done. I once told PSquare at the press conference of the Danger album that they can never break into the mainstream American music market if they think they’re talented n not ready to mingle with the big names, today they’ve dropped their Ego n pride n now rolling with Akon. The video of Chop My Money has recorded over 2.5 million views in less than 2 months, which had never happened to any African artistes, its now the number 1 video on YouTube by an Africa based artiste.
I will advice Dbanj and Don Jazzy to sheith their swords and move on with their respective lives n businesses. Its normally for issues to arise but we must be matured to handle. God bless the two guys for givn us good music while their marriage lasted, God bless Nigerian music
@Biodun Caston-Dada….well said, i respect your analysis. On point, on point,
on point
I really feelfor D’banj ooooo,please be carefull and God will lead you trough the right path
Any man who tries to be good at all time is bound to come to ruin among the many who aren’t good therefore it is necessary for a man to learn how not to be good and use this wisdom when necessary. The search for greatness requires a tussle.. At the end we must account to ourselves. D’banj is on a quest for greatness… Allow him.
Aspiration!Aspirations!!Aspirations!!!I luv ur dreams.Dbanji was in a river B4 but now in an ocean of breakthrough.I salute ur courAge.
You have done so well Mr .Dbanj and I believe you can still do more. I Pray for your success always.I love you
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Cool story bro
This is great! Insightful too.. I like the part where dbanj said its like saying he’s missing his married elder sis, and then, shall he not move on? I wish him well in all his great ambition.. Same to donjazzy and rest of the crew. And to ATG, weldone boss, I feel very proud of u!
Big ups Dbanj I’ve always liked your style I blive in u am also a risk taker many of wich were not succesful am I am hapy I did try!!!if dis fails come home and restratejise we still love u Koko master!!!!
Dis indeed is a ruplusive ish! Well don’t wish 2 take sides, buh ol I knw iz either of u both aiin saying da eXact story…,Buh I wish U ol well! U still da best* with or without da crew!
Take it $ rule,the gods favour u.the world is placed beneath u.
sincerely, wat rili happend is clear to God. let every1 just kip doin wat he/she believes in.
I knew it all along. I knew Don Jazzy is a traitor. Although D banj didn’t say it vividly, its there. He kept tweeting every now and then. That’s was never how to dissolve a partnership that you ve earned Millions from in years. He is a betrayer. He kept saying stuff on Tweeter. The day Don Jazzy twitted concerning the Fuel subsidy riot, absolving himself of wrong doing I smelt betrayal, envy and jealousy. Treachery is a terrible thing. Don Jazzy is not loyal to his man and behaved very childish with his tweet. To make it worse, he jumped on twitter again when the news of their feud just broke…saying it is true and that whatever, he has made materially and financially will be donated to charity. I see this as theatrics, a spoil spot, someone who is out to destroy destiny and dream out of jealousy and envy. D Banj. May the Lord be your strength. You will live your dreams. Much Love.
Please excuse me. Don Jazzy is a Nigerian and understands the
plight of the 120 million or so people who have to survive on
$1 a day, as well as face the effects of subsidy removal.
So what are you on about jealousy etc? I think you have failed to be objective
in your conclusion.
brother do your research before talking,durite fuel scarcity,don jazzy used the word we,which meant he was talking on behalf on both of them,so please dont just say thngs except you know what you saying.
Well,wat I can here is that d world is too big for one man to leave on,its written in d bible that yur best friend would be yur worst enemy,so D’banj my advice for u is to push forward by attacking and getting d goal which is achieving yur aims as u av said that yur name will be written in GOLD….so shall it be for those who believe…All da Best …
Really not happy abt this….but God knws best,am still Dbang’s No1 fan,I pray his dreams come true.
Dbanj has a vision and dream.he believes in that dream so I wish him the best in his endeavours.at times you don’t need to follow the crowd.if he is focused with his determinatn I believe he will get there and his dreams will come tru
If all ds Ȋ̝̊̅§ truly coming frm D’banj nd its d actual truth, den feel he shd just move on.when ur on a boat wit friends nd d boat sinks then if Ÿ̲̣̣̣̥ø̲̣̣̥u̶̲̥̅̊ can swim pls swim on
Mr Dbanj, I must confess I am not very happy with u, it was you Dbanj that presented Don Jazzi as the boss only for you to turn around now and tell us he is no more, were not fools, you don’t need to use the media even if there is any saga between you guys, listen man, come rain or shine, a boss is boss, u might have more money or fame today but don’t forget the starting lane, life is short, make more friends not enemies, its not too late for you to make peace, Don jazzi is ur hommy and you know how to carry him along, ur free to run things with illuminati, go for ur dream and plz stop saying things in the name of the Africa child, we are strong people in Africa and ur a product of Africa and every other African kid will make it just their own way, don’t see urself as too high cos the ones u call kds will surpass you and your dream, BLOOD is thicker than WATER but LOYALTY is thicker than BLOOD, I don’t care what transpired, ur man is ur man, peace
Don jazzy is a fool, and a jealous freak, some idiots here are supporting him kz una dey see him tweets buh fact is dat d’banj na omo ogun state dey don’t take chances, see d story is clear and don jazzy obviously wanted to be d boss kz he is jealous of all d’banj as accomplished. God will punish wande coal if he betrays d’banj but if he dosent God will make him bigger kz don jazzy thinks without with things won’t work no be so d’banj is a real hustler and in d next 5years he will one of d richest acts in the world, Imma huge fan of both parties buh now I hate don jazzy kz he is just un gratefull, oloriburuku
Bro D,@ every point in life you face such but d most important thing is to move ahead.somedays you ll advice some1 to move ahead using your own experience.love you
I really admire D’Banj’s courage and guts. He believes in God that he ll make it and I believe he ll. He s hardworking and talented,bt he also knows he needs the ambition. That’s what makes him wise. Go on and carve a niche for yourself. Your biggest fan, Sandra.
Bloody P.R. Its clear that dbanj is selfish. Talking about how he wants to help african. Na africa u wan help abi your own pocket. God is watching you o.
Very well written interview Ayeni. Great perspective, making Dbanj seem like the selfless one though he’s d one who’s gone solo. I’m not going to pass judgement, but only say-In life, there are no permanent enemies or permanent friends. Best wishes Dbanj, Jazzy(Don-lol), and the entire Mohits crew
Nice interview D but one thing i will like to put right is that you should stop calling your artist your boys. That’s rude man. Keep pursuing your dream n God will help u
Very lovely ambition my dear D’banj. Ur interview too is wonderful, really mature. Keep working on ur vision and u’ll get there. Don’t expect too much from friends, just be focused,concentrate and u’ll get to dat height. We are strongly behind u.
The interview is quite interesting after conquering nigeria and africa there is notin bad in venturing into a new and more lucrative market. Especially with a full backing of a big label in d us. Don and dbanj have been great together and I think dey shud aspire 4 d moon together.
Dbanj u better take your eyes off that illuminanti stuff cos its not for people like you.you will die bfore you know it.
Nobody is to blame in this scenario. I hope they both meet once again but this time ontop. Skibanj keep your head above the water. Work hard and learn as you go…
Dapo,”ti eshi ba dani ama tun gun ni”good tins dont come easily.pls Dapo take heart cos there is a reason why all dis happened. you are good no doubt with or without him (Jazzy). God will still distinguish you. Pls bro stay focused cos no shakin.God dey
Hmmm,stories from both sides but only God knows the truth.I wish both all the best.it happens…not new!Watever u do guys,just watch ur back,God will intervein and cos peace to reign.All dat glitters is not gold.watch and pray..Shalom
one thing hav learnt in every game there is always an opponent nd there is always a vivtim,d trick is to know wen u hav d letter so u can become d former….big boss d’banj dis is ur game God bless u as win
A̶̲̥̅ word they say Ȋ̝̊̅ڪ Ƒ۵۳ D̶̲̥̅̊ wise ns Thousand 4 D̶̲̥̅̊ foolish! All Γφυ need do Ȋ̝̊̅ڪ stay focus both teem,nd don’t let it go to U̶̲̥̅̊я Head.Its Gð to take Risk.
I read U̶̲̥̅̊я interview with an heavy heart,couldn’t believe ΨђαƮþ i read.am one of d pple running ♍γ̲̣̣̥ mouth untill i read this.may God see Ʊ through.Ʊ are d best,JƱڪτ̲̅ be focus dear
Hmmmmm. ILLUMINATI penetrAting into African entertainment industry thru DBANJ watch it.
you are a fool…..u think everything is about illuminati??????i don’t blame you cos i know your are one of does people that loose focus….IDIOT
I rep dbanj till i die what a risk taker like me
need to bring this to notice that we should not forget kanye
is also a producer, so what would you have expected from jazzy
seeing his most successful artiste work with another producer
he has no control over? Just a thought tho’ #thinking
Dbanj, carry ur illuminati vision go ur way, don jazzy n africa aint interested in dat kinda shit…… Peel out!!!!!
Its by choice to be on the right track.Take a decison that will take you to a greater height.Be wise,stand tall.
Well,Don’t have much to say buh to wish d banj a very best of luck n success in all his endeavour,may d lord continue to be with u broda.and u sud always have it in mind that good thing will neva want you to do it,but if ones ve a good determination u sure get 2 d promise land.
I think there’s nothing wrong with dbanj trying to expand..they should work together cos they are like rice and stew
Very deep!
the probation of an emasculated fallacy is a delusional bugaboo and cannot be extricated from a tangled economic quagmire, thus causing a deceptive and misleading erroneous answer in a telepathic connection of our innocent homo-sapien minds. D’banj, 1luv
love u but you guys can still come back as one again
Its so unfortunate.. Bt Dbanj, yu had revealed too much… Jazzy felt he was loosing yu and had his fears.. There r no friends-4life.. Y’all should move on.. Life is characterized with challenges..
Todays international music industry is deeper than what we see on TV. The media industry is controlled by major satanic forces. To be successful means making sacrifices like selling your soul to the devil or high level profanity. Have you ever wondered why celebrities even with all their money and affluence are the saddest people on earth because money doesnot buy happiness. Vanity upon vanity. All I can say to dbanj is; there’s more to this life than what meets the eyes. Look before leaping brother. More success in your endeavors. But always know when to say No cause time is coming when you’ll be asked to choose between light and darkness.
Hmmm, this Ȋ̝̊̅§ deep I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊deed, but Dbanj i know and i’m sure Y̶̲̥̅̊o̶̲̥̅̊и̣̣̣̣̥ can do it…go ahead wit U̶̲̥̅̊я̲̣̣̥ dream God wil suport Y̶̲̥̅̊o̶̲̥̅̊и̣̣̣̣̥…Amen, give ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥Ω̴̩̩̩̥☺⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥ mind or thinkin to all d busybody hipocrites, Y̶̲̥̅̊o̶̲̥̅̊и̣̣̣̣̥ are d bomb
Dbanj keep doing your thing..niaja has got ya back!!
Sell your soul to the devil ILLUMINATI#smile#
This is just one side of the story, let’s wait and hear the otherside before judging
Hmmmmmm! What a revelation but there is more to this. I could feel it! Anyway, go on; chase your dream ; achieve d goal… I wish you all d best but thread gently D’banji cuz d floor is slippery.big ups
lotta people kept saying Don Jazzy was tweeting about it bla bla bla… Don jazzy only came out to clear the air and he did that just once and he has not said anything on it again! I follow him on twitter and i read everything! he didn’t say anything personal! So b4 u guys that live on “dem say” start saying rubbish! I wish both parties well and the caption of this news does not have anything to do with the story… I bet the person that granted this interview gave that caption cos he/she knows that controversy sells… and dat guy that wrote killuminati made me laugh sha!
D-banj ȋ̝̊̅̄ like U̶̲̥̅̊ Απϑ ȋ̝̊̅̄ »̶-̶̶ L♥√ع-► ђã† U̶̲̥̅̊ do likewise Don jazzy…but U̶̲̥̅̊ two нªvΣ τ̩̩̥Ơ̴̴̴͡ resolve this;Απϑ I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ conclusion D banj hmmm †ђξя̩̥̊ξ ΨåS̤̈̊ A̶̲̥̅ lyrics U̶̲̥̅̊ dropped I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ this song fimile Remix taking about people saying U̶̲̥̅̊’ve become illuminately α̲̅я̩̥̊ε̲̣̣̣̥ U̶̲̥̅̊ sure this not †ђξ way I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ !!!!!! Well think Ȋ̝̊̅† twice,A̶̲̥̅♏ not against ΰя progress but D bang without Don jazzy….Απϑ Don jazzy without D banj doesn’t just feels right but whatever †ђξ case ȋ̊§ put God first HE knows best.
It gets to a point in life when partners don’t share the same vision any more and want to go their separate ways to pursue their individual dreams. At that point, it’s no longer about being RIGHT or WRONG. It’s about taking personal decisions towards achieving self fulfillment and ultimately living with the consequences – good or bad. Good luck guys.
If this í§ what realy hapened then Ð banj ride on boss. í A̶̲̥̅♏ fully in support of you. But í still strongly wish don jazzy was on board with you. There never was and never will be ♠ pair like you guyz and í realy wish you guyz will try and patch things up. Plus í don’t think any producer will under stand your kind of music and give you the exact kind of beat you need for it as much as don jazzy does and í’♏ sure you know that too. That said í think you should take this Aℓℓ the way. You are bringing the light. Nice one boss.
I hv always loved u guyz 2gether u were a couple,even couples hv misunderstandings u guyz can work something out..jst b patient wit Jazzy
Don jazzy needs to b interviewed too, dis is a one sided story. Buh dbanj, nice concept.
D banj is an ingrate he doesnt have any story 2 justify his actions
Walt disney took his friend to a thick forest back in those days n told him he has a big dream that people all over the world would come there for picnics and all sorts of things n that he should buy the land surrounding the park but the man refused not cos he isn’t a good business man but he didn’t have the dream,only walt disney dreamt the dream n now disney land exists with billoins of people from over the world visiting the park every year. Dbanj,I wouldn’t blame jazzy,he just didn’t see the dream with u,and I tell u Dbanj,if U̶̲̥̅̊ v seen it then u will achieve it. Good one boss, I’m so happy for us Africans, God bless u so much,u r God sent.
Dis dbanj na were o, u wey b say. Dem don inotiate for illuminati…u tink u can fool us, how ur papa wan get money buy 6 range rovers 2 bentleys, lr3 and aston martin all in one year, if no b say u don sell ur soul to d devil. Don jazzy omolomo, d guy run for his soul.
I believe u keep it up and Baba god ll see u thro
As much as ¶ wouldn’t like to be judgemental,¶ can’t but say ¶ think some of the words in this interview weren’t necessary.The truth will always find it’s way out,come what may…so sometimes it’s best to leave some words out for “sacred” reasons.
All the same 2 giants with the same vision won’t always see things from the same angle even if they ever shared the same placentas…diverse view and diverse perspectives of the same view; that’s one of beauties of life.
@ I’m D banj… There is sometin have seen in you since the world of tungolo..and that’s is courage and boldness and you believe you can archive anything on earth..you born superstar and champion to entertain.youu be leave in your self and always think win win and your believe strongly in ur destiny wch is greatness..you got the charisma and the altitude..doe I don’t know if this is the fact but you stepping up to US game is a great one …and anyone who want to run you down from the angle of illuminaty..let dem start somtin 1st and get there…all yankii game stars are not members so its does not mean if you in US game you have to be part of them…for don jazzy pick up courage kanye is a man like you work to be bigger that him..get more exposure and move on ..african is not where dis game ends move ahead to the world you can do it dnt underestimate ur self and the crew..encourage d little chaps wande and rest..let’s go kick the ball in Yankii…. God make all us biggger
You obviously have grace working for you man;follow your dreams!
Very good interview I guess now we your fans know the issues. Your visions obviously parted you went global and Jazzy probably wanted yall to stay d way things were . U both are talented African young men. It would be nice 2 see you both taking over the world together.anyway if u must go it alone just keep it real and remember who you are ! And pls pls pls don’t join illuminati oooo .
Abeg, make we dey reason well b4 we judge. From all I’ve read, all wat he is saying r just blattant lies. Now, dbanj says dis and y’all r piting the dude… Am not saying jazzy isn’t guilty, all am sayin is dbanj is only acting a nollyhood movie 4 u guys.. Yea, u bought d ride, buh c’mmon dis peeps shine came under u.. Uve bin showing signs of pride right 4rm time.. Sinx wen u started telling nigerian legends in d industry 2 pick an application form b4 u cud do a track wiv dem I understood where u were goin 2… Well sha u guys shud just keep quiet and make interesting music d@ made pple notice ur works.and let everything die down… No be una go be d 1st group 2 scartter, so, wats d noise about?
Kudos to ayeni,,,, dis is really really deep,hmmm d truth is, the truth has not being told, but no matter what d issue is, ibeg let dem keep it to demselves, lying all the time, na dem know weting do dem jare, suddenlly don jazzy woke up (gbam one morning)and said Dbanj make we scatter mohits????? SMH na lie lie go kill and scatter all of una, make una carry una mumu matter go sit down I beg,,, thanks ayeni for d gist, I will always wait for more, may God bless ur work… Better person
I only know your name, I don’t know your story, I have only heard and read what you have done not what you have been through. So for these reasons, I will not judge you and wont even try to judge Jazzy either. I think Jazzy should be given a chance for a detailed interview just like this(Only if this interview is genuine thou). However, if everything mentioned here are nothing but true and Jazzy can reckon with this, then I’d say I appreciate your courage. I like risk takers, even if you don’t get to achieve what you hope to, at least you tried, its better than not trying at all.. That way you wouldn’t have to regret. I will also reckon with Jazzy’s action of not wanting to push beyond his limit, I would think he believed African Music, isn’t riPe enough for a competitive Market like America. I mean America has so many talented underground/unsigned artist that even, the likes of MI, Ice prince et al(I guess those are those Nigerians call their best) Can’t even compete with.. But I wish you both and every memeber of the former Mo Hits all the best. Wizkid signed to Akon’s convict music, I think P SQUARE is on that train too.. I think Dbanj/GOODMusic is already extending tenths… But Pls Mr Ayeni, try to interview Jazzy too.. Thanks
NB: Its better to be a king where you are known than to be a nobody in a country like America..(Thinking out loud for Jazzy)..lol… just joking with that though…
I only know your name, I don’t know your story, I have only heard and read what you have done not what you have been through. So for these reasons, I will not judge you and wont even try to judge Jazzy either. I think Jazzy should be given a chance for a detailed interview just like this(Only if this interview is genuine thou). However, if everything mentioned here are nothing but true and Jazzy can reckon with this, then I’d say I appreciate your courage. I like risk takers, even if you don’t get to achieve what you hope to, at least you tried, its better than not trying at all.. That way you wouldn’t have to regret. I will also reckon with Jazzy’s action of not wanting to push beyond his limit, I would think he believed African Music, isn’t riPe enough for a competitive Market like America. I mean America has so many talented underground/unsigned artist that even, the likes of MI, Ice prince et al(I guess those are those Nigerians call their best) Can’t even compete with.. But I wish you both and every member of the former MoHits(Wande,Prince,Switch, SID) all the best. Wizkid signed to Akon’s convict music, I think P SQUARE is on that train too.. I think Dbanj/GOODMusic is already extending tenths… But Pls Mr Ayeni, try to interview Jazzy too.. Thanks
NB: Its better to be a king where you are known than to be a nobody in a country like America..(Thinking out loud for Jazzy)..lol… just joking with that though…
Godspeed D’banj, it’ll all come out in the end, Man of your word or Man on the Wall, @ least you are telling to know what you are doing, Assurance is fair, but as we say in our dialect “mo omo eni ti iwo n se o” don’t let your desires burn your heart o!… Lots o love
I most commend on dis as very informative and deep I support and love Dbanjs ambition,I believe u have talent to deliver even though I feel sympathetic on d groups seperation.wish u all d best in life Dbanj and bear in mind dat a man wit great pursuit for ambition has Little or No friends.Kudos Brov keep ur dreams alive and d Ball Rolling as God will grant ur effort wit sucess
What a revelation, but we need to hear from don jazzy
b4 judgin.
It might be a hoax, but I believe dapo showed maturity & will power in this interview. He obviously played down some events though…..nice 1. I’m impressed but the truth is still yet to be told though
It is well dbanj… i love risk takers, the person who risk nothing, has nothing, is nothing and becomes nothing. He may avoid sufferings and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live…Wish you the very best Dapo my long lost friend. much love aint mad at you.
wats d meaning of all this long crap by dbanj, you bought
cars and so what? you are still a kid, don jazzy does not
have tyme for all d nonsence, guilty conscience would not let
let dbanj, just talking to any media outfit dat cares to
listen.
I felt so bad when I heard about Mohit’s break up. Then I didn’t know what have actually caused you guys separation but to God be the glory, you guys have your reasons behind doing that. Actually, I don’t the blame on any of you because everybody wants more success for him or herself. You guy have indeed contributed so well to the music industry. I pray that almighty God will continue to be with Dapo Oyebanjo, don jazzy, kanye west, every member of mohit and all we Nigerians. God bless
Well its good to depart for a better tomorrow (it may be Good or Bad )
Aww, this is nice to hear bro, I’m also a rapper and i believe we,ll benefits is this ur plans, let d lord be incharge
MEHN!! Very difficult to make a judgement here but some ‘facts’ seem to be consistent,based on DBanj’s choice of words and pple’s comments here. Personally I dnt bliv in dis Illuminati shit,cos like some1 said “attributing SUCCESS to Illuminati membership is like saying GOD doesn’t do favours,Satan does!” So many successful pple r dat way cos of hardwork n gud luck ,not Illuminati. Fame is a big thing n pple tend 2 4get ur just anoda human being like dem. D general consensus is we all prefer dem 2geda..but can’t force em 2stay 2geda. Pple saying stuff just prove dat saying ‘talk is cheap’ cos many of us might do worse if we were starts. Since we aint,we can ‘judge’. Wish u well DBanj,same wt Don Jazzy. Do well globally,as its ur dream. Jazzy wish u wot u wish ur self,ur BOTH very gud. Like I always say,there’s no such thing as a ‘wack’ artiste if he’s making money off his music..cos he’s obviously doing somethn rite. So if u say DBanj aint ‘that’ tight…na u sabi o. U wey ‘tight’,where u dey? One luv to both guys…end of story
Wao! long story there, but seriously at this junction, I dont know who to support. I like both of them but the truth needs to be told. Your boy Luka Henry aka Luka Henry… Leg out
Hmm…………! Dis is really very sad, I v alwys known dat dbanj is N̩̥✽̤̥̣̣̣̣t D̶̲̥̅̊ type who wud turnout τσ b A̶̲̥̅ traitor! Buh den dis is nija anyfin goes, pple judge wivout vin τσ hear D̶̲̥̅̊ full details. I am N̩̥✽̤̥̣̣̣̣t gonna sympathize wiv any1 buh I will jst tell dbanj τσ be careful ₪ take finz easy! God is wiv U̶̲̥̅̊ ₪ U̶̲̥̅̊ will alwys succeed ₪ excel at all U̶̲̥̅̊ ð☺! Jst kip doin good!
Seriously I won’t doubt what u said,but plsss don’t let your dreams die b’cos I know I will be part of those who will enjoy the good foundation you are about to lay. PEACE
I quit agree with u Ayeni. It’s a two-side of a coin. But, the fact remains that, u can run away from ur destiny, no matter how large or small it is. D’banj is meant to be this – let’s support him.
i honestly still think dbanj should be blamed for this.
don jazzy noticed all this, he was loosing you his artist-
so he asked that you both path ways and you refuse till you
broke his heart, the marriage was not built on business
ethics so don why bring business ethic now. same to u dbanj,
mutual divorce would have been the best no media involve –
if truly you both are not pulling media stunt, cos 4rm ur word
ur both pulling media stunt to show La raid you both can manage
Def/jam africa and universal records.
be a house hold name for ever. good stunt ,2 ladybirds mschtew
Dbanj is a big fool for calling himself JESUS of Music.
wat arrant nonsense n blasphemious word. u beta come home
and reconcile with ur team so dat it shall b well with u
before u smoke urself out of existance. those people
(kanye west, jay z n doggy) will not only use and dump
u but will introduce u into drug world. just imagine
only a small interview, u don smoke a packet of ciga.
Clearly Dbanj is a dreamer while Don Jazzy is a realist. It’s good to dream but with common sense.
Dbanj needs to chew on these facts:
1. Kanye West was interested in signing you, yet he gave you only a dud e-mail address to contact him with.
2. You tried in vain to reach him even after someone else happened to give u his real e-mail address, he totally ignored your e-mails til after about 3 months of idling away in the US at your own expense.
3. When he eventually gave u audience, he never deemed you worthy of an apology or explanation for the very delayed response.
4. You’ve been signed on to Kanye’s label for almost a year now, yet he’s yet to dip his hand in his pocket to spend a dime on you. Like you’ve carelessly confirmed in ur interview, you’re the one financing your own album by yourself, even now.
5. Sure your new label mates have appeared in your music video, but how come you’ve never been invited to appear in any of theirs?
Dude, WAKE UP!!!
Wow! He has said it all. I’m with him all the way.
Oliver twist always ask for more, so why should koko master settle for less.. I beg there is time for everything.
D’banj you are a darling….kissesss…..God is with you…
Long live dbanj long live naija music. Dbanj no worry tinz go better,tins don already better . All hail th koko master(importer,exporter koko water) fille….
Dbanj,u shud carry on wif ur vision coz as uve wisely said”an individual can’t sacrifice his personal desires;derail his destiny in d interest of ungrateful fake ass peepz cald fwends…it just hurts so bad 2 knw dah d most trusted btray d most…u got d support of gud nigerians as u sincerely wanna bring a brighter light 2 nigeria and africa as a whole!!!much luv
d banj just be careful with those guys they could be dangerous u know ,cause like u to regret d actions u are now taking,be smart,dont letanybodi use u keep it up,dont join illuminati
just be careful,dont join illuminati
Broda am happy I lived wit u I ate wit I did rehearsalz wit u I went on stage wit….Am dat Dapo kekere ur mum used 2 call wen we all lived in maryland…remember wen we used 2 do morning devotion den we all read bible passages den taiwo ur sista waz the drummer….At first wen I heard abt the break btw u bth I hated u….buh I noticed one fin u had in U….u were alwayz the jester nd funny guy in the house….Donjazzy the mechanic minded green Snake…who knws how 2 leuire people 2 luv him….Brova du ur fin trust me I wud see u soon nd giv u broderly hug….I cud stil remember the last time we met @ thisday show I waz wit u @ the tent nd u said u wher proud of me coz I jst came back 4rm my dance reality show in Johannesburg….If anyOne sayz u got igho nd pride…plz tell dem dat why the clock moves 4rm 1to12 coz time moves Up nd pple step Up….Bro dnt ur brova is in2 music 2 nw…MY MUSIQ NAME….THREAT KING….TRust I wud meet U soon coz am about 2 come out big nd take Africa 2 anoda field of play entirely….Love U namesake…..GODBLESS UR EFFORTS.Shout 2 Bankuli….Plzzzz tell him he gave me hiz number nd hiz fone jst ringssss lol….Stay UP wit Ur New Squad.
I wish U̶̲̥̅̊ all d best, but don’t let d end be a bad one lik. If U̶̲̥̅̊ are not salein ur soul τ̅☺ d devil like kenya west, surely U̶̲̥̅̊ wil brake record but if U̶̲̥̅̊ are, U̶̲̥̅̊ can picture wat ur end wil look lik.
please D`banj push foward and harder. you are save.cos it only a born to be losser that dose not take risk..if you don`t take risk you can not be on top of your game……am happy for you so far…i pray you blow more and get famours like the jay z,kanye,lil wayne and other…i got your back bro….am coming to the top with you soon.so just do your thing ok…
This is so far the most incisive and intense interview of tDbanj
so far after the break up. this so much as clears the air around so many rumours
but this aint over Ayeni… u need do same interview with Don Jazzy.
we need to balance the equation.
however its ood to know they still communicate and exchange emails.
am so sure the duo will still do projects together. most certain
D-banj baba c block ur ears n face ur positivity,4 keeping it lowkey n fronting don jaZzy as HNIC 4 all this years enuf respect with a salute.
following ur destiny is nt d main thing,bt re you sure u re following it in the rite path?…….dbanj,beware of dos guys.
Devil at work,,,,traces of illuminati but remember one day b4 the almigthy God……..vanity upon vanity…..Both dbanj and don jazzy don’t get urself blamed on this day ooooo
Like they say, nothing good last forever. Its normal and human to fashion out your own destiny afterall no two persons is buried in a single coffin. But I feel d banj erred by talking about cars he bought for his crew and money he gave. That is an error, a true homie with a pure heart will never brag over what he did for his friend in the past just because there is a misunderstanding.
Dbanj keep it up. GOD will always be with you and lead you to success…..Anybody that beef you die. LOVE U
I have lost all the respect i had for donjaazzy.
juat bcos ur a good producer doesnt make yu better than
dbanj! dbanj fan for life!!!!!!!
Nice interview. But it’s Dalston not Dusting. lol
I’m proud of u, D’banj… May God continue 2 guide u in Jesus name Amen!!!!!
No ill feelings guys, you have all great things together, be proud of what you have achieved together. Move on and get to the top of your diverse visions.
D’banj, u have made the right decision.You always have them boys support.Its not a crime for an African and Nigerian to rule the world. But remember pride comes before a fall. See you on top.
The first time I broadcast the link to this story being one of the few people that got the story early,about 100 people deleted me on my bb!it is the most revealing story in the history of Nigeria entertainment!I have rebroadcast it again this morning,this time around none deleted me.I am proud of D banj and forever you have my heart.Fizzie Republic 234dc377,@fashie
While one is driven by money and personal dreams , the other is limited by professionalism and logic …….none is entirely correct but Friendship should never be traded for either.
Don’t you guys get it? D’banj is tryna be a legend. He wants to do what no African has done! I don’t have any hard feelings against him. Its a good goal only if he can archieve it. What i jst have to say is “Is this dream of His worth the sacrifice”. As humans we get real desperate which can turn out badly.
I believe d’banj fully….and am proud of him big time,I just hope don jazzy has read did cos with all his posts on twitter to mi he hasnt acted matured nd needs counseling or someting…WE LOVE U KOKO MASTER
well reported. Reporter!!!
but come 2 think of it,don jazzy is d producer,who is d`banj without jazzy
well,d Americans are wicked and greedy people
so u think dey`ll ever allow d`banj too blow in d US smh
is kanye or jay z d biggest in naija?D`banj watch ur back
dey`ll destroy u finally,we still have psquare,mi,wizkid
our music is quite different from dias,i say again,wrong move bro
i dont blaim jazzy a true nigerian
remember,majek…..dey finished him,u can never get ontop in d US
if fela could not,den u cant,why have`nt dey given fela d grammys
even in death?u better invest ur trillions in making naija youths proud
rather dan spending foolishly in anoda mans land
if u nor get money,trust me kanye 4 nor get ur time
olodo,use ur head
Well…if all what you saying is true,then i ll commend you to go for your dream (our dream;african dream) really appreciate all u doing for africa and I pray God helps you. You not alone in these,we africans are behind you..KOKOMASTER.LOL
Agreed,ppl shld ordinarily not brag abt favours they have done for ppl in the past but sometimes and in some cases,it is acceptable.D’banj honestly ruled Mo’hits despite the fact that Don Jazzy was the President.He respected Don Jazzy so much that it was impossible for ppl to believe he is actually 2yrs older than Don Jazzy.He was 110percent loyal to Don Jazzy and i personally believe Don Jazzy liked him too but D’banj seemed to have a larger heart and a plain mind.I love and respect both of them but i sincerely believe this interview.D’banj did a lot for those others in Mo’hits and its soo painful for him to realize the way the rest of the crew turned thier backs on him except ofcourse his brother K’Switch.When they needed to get money out of their general acct,they cldn’t go to Don J.It was always D’banj they went to who ofcourse never dissapointed them.Its really painful and thats y he unintentionally had to disclose a few of the favours he did for them in the past.I love all of them so much despite the fact that i have a softer spot for D’banj particularly ‘cos of his excellent sense of humour and vibrant personality.I hope,pray and wish that by the very special grace of God,D’banj doesn’t get involved in any of these illuminati nonsense talk.I wish him the very best as well as the others and may Allah bless them all.
Its in Ɣ☺U. it is said that our believe control’s us and faith is believing when there is noting to else to do. I believe in U d’banj and that’s if U believe in ur self couse its all about hard work and believe and ur faith is U who have been doing it U can still do it if U believe.
Luv you bro
Go on D’bang live is like that some time and I no u will be graetar dan this amen
Well done Dbanj, God will see u true
Finally I got. To d point where my comment wud be made..umhhhh thank u all for ur positive comment.d gospel of dbanj still on d matter continues. I love dband I love kanye I love good music.
First i condemn those attacking n putting blames on
D,banj, and also he’s got every right to live his live…
in fact if any1 among you ever bought a bicycle to anyone
and sure the whole nation no go rest…
D,banj if their is any other thing you’ve ever give
MO-HIT boys please
say it and you wouldn’t be charged to court….
what i deduced was propelling force in your interview,aspirati-
ons, zeal to move and dominate rest of the continents just
like kanye W your friend & others like jay Z, snoop dogg,
wale, temper and others, was a good ideal and necessary
step to make more money as a business man, fame and good
representation of NIJA, so keep pushing your job and
resurrect mad freestyles because
the whole world will listen!!…
you got my blessings man & i support your music online,
attend your shows in the past even when i come to NYC,
LA, MIAMI, or you dey UK, i’ll fly down & support you…
….
This is a very intense, eye-opening story. Am loving Dbanj the more.
interesting interview but readers should not be quick to blame Jazzy who felt uncomfortable in being under some giants shadows where he would have virtually no say in reality.
Yes dbanj has dreams and all but I would prefer a situation where he totally ruled Africa that this US stars would call him up instead.
The cold treatment of Kanye is normal cos he is nt special in anyway to him. Saying tha He bought this n that wasnt neccesary but success isnt worth losing the one that know how to make ur music cos it is ur music that made u.. pls remember that.
Dbanj, america is full of superstars unknown n unsigned that are even kids, so its gonna be tough holding the ground there as u have done in Africa but nothing is possible. Mend things up with DOn Jazzy, you two have been thru some hard times n he knws u and ur music better than anyone else.
I hope Nnaji had no influence in this speedy realisation of this dreamof urs.
All well and good i strongly advice both sides to move on for the best and keep the Good Music alive.
na ona sabi
20 children cannot play together for 20 years – words of our elders are words of wisdom.
You see, 20 children cannot play together for twenty years. the reason this is happening is because we the PRESS have given this particular topic a massive hype and that is why they’ve decided to prolounge tis act, for me i think they should get on with their lives so that we can have peace.
Instead of D’Banj or Don Jassy bring out good music, they rather destroy themselves in the media.. too bad
D’Banj am proud of you and I wish you the best in future. Don’t relent,Kenny & D 1 took the Bold step like over 15 years ago and today Nigeria hip-hop & entertainment owe it to them. It’s a pity Don Jassy couldn’t partake in the flight,but not to worry Don Jassy or no Don Jassy it’s about time the World sees Us.
Its funny how people think, I have no feelings towards this issue, all I can say is Dbanj should follow his dreams and don jazzy his, there is no need for conspiracy theories or supporting any sides… Its just a simple case of 2 friends who got seperated because of difference in dreams, they get unhappy at each other. Its normal, u people should just free ur mind and hearts and let’s keep listening to good music, what’s the fuss about nothing
I appreciate every one of u who shunned ethnicity to comment on this piece. I salute u all. Dbanj and Jazzy are best together. But if their goals are not aligned,let them part ways. Long live D’Banj,Long live Don Jazzy.
I appreciate every one of u who shunned ethnicity to comment on this piece. I salute u all. Dbanj and Jazzy are best together. But if their goals are not aligned,let them part ways. Long live D’Banj,Long live Don Jazzy. U can all reach me on twitter @Sanyaoludotun or facebook: gbolahan106@yahoo.com
well,kinda dubfounded afta readn dis…i fink dy both hv dr lives to live…bt dr is alwaz a BUT…..Dbanj shd rili b carefl…wshn him & Donjazzy d bst as carry on wif dr nu brand 😉
As 4me,D’banj is ma rolemodel and I believe him,though he may have been wrong but I feel emotion in his statements…so a man must not be punished for his mistakes forever. Thumps Up to you!!!! D’BANJ,u’ be Successful!!!!
Abeg,who b dis ‘The Realness’ sef???? U are an idiot man,hw in dis earth can u say such thing…..mmcchew!!! Bad belle idiot!
OH My God ! i hate D’banj for i didnt know what was going on. but right now ive seen the light. from now on but tight now D’banj will always have my Love forever and ever. youre doing this just for the up coming generations and may God Help you.
I Love you D’banj Mwuahhh
Both of you should be friend in the industry cos if you both allow enemity to rule your world’ am sorry unknow will take over and bring you people down. Your stars work for each other , both of you should realise that first.. And a star like that will never welcome enemity.one love.
You said it all bro.. Don Jazzy went ahead dissing you and saying you cant sing and rap.. I respect you because you didn’t say any bad word against him. For sure you will be celebrated. Ride on God dey ur side
I’ve learned a lot from this interview, eventhough i don’t know the true cause of the feud.. I wish both of u good luck in the your future endeavours. Just remember one thing, hardwork is the secret to success. Once again D’banj i like your courage and u are already giving hope to young africans…God bless u
People are afraid to try new things.’ THATZ WHAT IS KILLING AFRICANS
I read this ages ago…dont care,Its not about trying new things people are afraid of,its about what you have to give to get it that not everyone is willing to do/give.I see dbanj’s illuninati pendant necklace..thats their sign.It all comes down to wat is important to you,your soul or money and fame??i guess don jazzy wasnt willing to make that kind of sacrifice for fame.Money lovers and slaves…sad..To each its own
think Mr Dbanj has done a very good job by trying His best to cut down the huge gap between Africa and the WestI̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ terms of music. All and saundry who want a better future for us as Africans, should please support his innovation. From Benue, Nigeria, FLEXII thinks it is a welcome development/ grow up critics!!!
Nice article. Quite informative. A balanced view point.
you done your part just take care.loke loke loma lo.
Deep story bro, y’all av seen donjazzy’s Marvin records, its obvious dat something was missing. Dbanj was the missing piece and the album was nothing to write about.
For God sake, even though we know donjazzy is one of the best producers in Nigeria, there are ora producers dat are as good as he is. You would be daft to say dbanjs new single “oyato” produce by jaysleek had a poor production.
Is it an offence to dream big? Kokomaster now has the most crowded show in losangeles,that’s a good start. He is top on billboards in the Uk too. Read donjazzy’s interview den judge with your commonsenses if you have one. I’ll post the link for you;
Godbless you for your vision and bole steps. #TeamDbanj
THIS IS A CASE OF ILLUMINATI. DBANJ DON BLEND ILLUMINATI, WE KNEW HOW SMALL KANYE WAS B4 THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER. PONDER ON THESE QUESTIONS, HOW CAN IGBO MAN REFUSE MONEY AND RICHES? HOW CAN DON JAZZY BE SCARED OF EXPANSION? DBANJ CAN ONLY TELL US THAT DON JAZZY CUT LIVER. SCARIFICING YOUR SOUL FOR RICHES, FAME AND CONQUER AFRICA, DOES IT WORTH IT?
nice talk, gud 1 from his own side.
bt i think there’s more to this whole issue.
d don jazzy who came down to nigeria in 2004
now refuses a biggggggggggggggger offer? ibo man?
hmmmmmmmmmm. God knows abt it all, dat i surely knw.
i sha pray for peace, and advice d’banj to do nothing bt
let God take the wheels.
“In all of this, faithfulness and loyalty have been
brutally murdered. And the jury is still out on who
pulled the trigger.”
I hope he continues to do good music anyway.
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If dbanj is gonna read dis comment den I will tell him ma mind
I would never fathom cosplaying that I cant believe it was done, i guess it was bound to happen do to the shows popularity.
it is obvious dbnaj is not saying something. what else can the international community offer u?? dbanj has made so much here……..there is no way Kanye’s support will fetch him more millions..that i am sure of. Na God dey increase man ooo Dbanj. no be Kanye. Gbam!
This has been an extremely insightful read, I really enjoyed this
Hmmmmmm dis is a gud conversation 4rom db, but dis a piece of advise to all nigeria, dat wateva u heard or listen to about 2 pple u at list take it cool, b4 u judge take time. Weda he sold his soul 2 di devil or not, let God judge. @ dbanj man take cool on urself, u re a peace maker like we use to knw u nd make tins rite nd ll bless the good work of ur hand.
Hmmmmmm dis is a gud conversation 4rom db, but dis a piece of advise to d nigerians, dat wateva u heard or listen to about 2 good pple u at list take it cool, b4 u judge take time. Weda dbanj sold his soul 2 di devil or not, let God judge. @ dbanj man take it cool on urself, u re a peace maker like we use to knw u, nd make tins rite nd God ll bless the good work of ur hand.
I seriously tot d’bank was d betrayer, buh after reading dis……I can c wah really happened and I think it’s reasonable,I’m nt judging any1 of ’em tho.
Kudos to whoever ad d interview wiv d’banj and also to the writter and editor of d whole thing I read….u pipo are seriously good,I look forward to working wiv u sometime…..
Good job!
KOKO master ur a hard working celeb my guy keep it up
seriosly u are the Jesus christ, of the music industry betrayed by his brothers but came out to be victorious, keep d gud work up i love ur courage.It takes d grace of god and courage to stand up by urself after being betrayed by your closest peeps.God is on your side.
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