Don Jazzy credits Ayra Starr for changing his life

Nigerian music executive Don Jazzy has reflected on the profound impact singer Ayra Starr has had on his own life, reversing praise from a fan to acknowledge the mutual influence of their professional relationship. The Mavin Records founder made the comments on the social media platform X on August 20, 2026, while responding to a post that highlighted his role in launching the Afrobeats star's career.

The exchange began when an X user shared an old photograph of Ayra Starr, suggesting that Don Jazzy's intervention had fundamentally changed her life's trajectory. In his reply, the executive, whose real name is Michael Ajereh, turned the compliment around, revealing that the Grammy-nominated singer had, in turn, significantly influenced his own journey. He recounted discovering her through an Instagram freestyle and expressed gratitude for the moment that brought her to his attention. "I bless the day I was shown her Instagram freestyle o. She has most definitely changed my own life too. And she has been nothing but a dream Starrgirl," Don Jazzy wrote.

The comments underscore the reciprocal nature of a partnership that began in 2020 when Don Jazzy signed Ayra Starr, then 18, to...