Why I said Wizkid disrespected Don Jazzy – Macarrones

Comedian and actor Adebowale Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni has revealed the reason why Afrobeat music singer Wizkid disrespected Mavin Records boss Michael Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy by calling him an “influencer” .

Macaroni stated this on Wednesday during a live program on Wazobia TV in Lagos.

The comedian justified his stance on Wizkid by saying that while Don Jazzy is an influencer perhaps ‘the biggest entertainment influencer we have in Africa’, he added that the context in which Wizkid introduced him was disrespectful.

He added that Don Jazzy is not just an ordinary influencer, saying that the Mavin Records label boss influenced the music industry when he first came out with Ricardo Banks, Tiwa Salvage, Korede Bello, Dija and the new generation of music artists. .

Macaroni said: “Don Jazzy is an influencer and perhaps the biggest entertainment influencer we have in Africa. He is a major influence in the entertainment industry, from music to film.

“Its impact says it all. So while Wizkid’s comments about Don Jazzy were a bit disrespectful in context, Don Jazzy’s influence is undeniable.

“Look when he’s been doing it with the likes of D’Banj, Wande Coal, Dr Sid, De Prince and then with Maving Records when they just came out with Ricardo Banks, Tiwa Salvage, Korede Bello, Di’ja and more. to this new generation.”

He said Don Jazzy has been so successful that there can never be a discussion about shaping the music industry without mentioning him.

The comedian also described Don Jazzy as a champion and a great influence whose impact is undeniable on the growth of the music industry.

“Don Jazzy is a champion. Of course, he is an influencer; He is a great influencer. He doesn’t do it just for the music; He does it for content and movies. All you need is to add Don Jazzy as a contributor. You don’t even need to have a million followers. If he loves what you have done, he will simply accept your request and the millions of followers he has will be able to see the content.

“But the way Wizkid put it (influencer) when he (Wizkid) said, ‘I can’t chat with an influencer.’ That context is what seems to us to be a lack of respect,” he added.

PUNCH Online previously reported that celebrities slammed Wizkid for making fun of Davido and Don Jazzy.

Wizkid, in a series of tweets on Monday, sparked concern on social media when he mocked Davido and Don Jazzy.

As a result of the controversial tweet, Wizkid trended on X. He was ranked number 4 on Nigerian X trends.

During exchanges with his followers, the Grammy Award-winning singer branded successful music producer and label owner, Don Jazzy, as an ‘influencer’, and mocked Davido for his recently leaked viral video where he is seen on his knees crying and pleading with someone he believed. be a female associate.

Among the celebrities who have so far condemned Wizkid for mocking the two music heavyweights is popular nightlife king, Cubana Chief Priest.