Michael Collins Ajereh, known as Don Jazzy, has voiced concern over a sharp decline in collaboration among Nigerian artists.
Speaking on an episode of the On The Grind podcast, he said the trend is dangerous for Nigeria’s music industry and argued that a tree cannot make a forest.
He urged artists to set aside excessive ego and work together. Jazzy, the head of Mavin, said he believes collaboration is important for both the growth of individual artists and the wider music industry.
He said:
“Most of Nigerian artists need to drop their pride, grow up and understand that no man is an island. A tree cannot make a forest.
“If you are so talented and versatile and can write, produce and sing, kudos to you. But still, you need to collaborate. I am a fan of collaboration. I came into this business collaborating with people and I am forever going to keep collaborating. I understand the importance of collaboration.”
