Popular Hip hop Artiste Michael Ajere A.k.a Don Jazzy tells of his background history when growing up ” I used to sell Akara with my mum hoping that big men would give me money”.

Don Jazzy, a seasoned producer and music executive who was up in Ajegunle as the son of an akara seller, has spoken about his modest upbringing.

This was said by the Mavin CEO during a guest appearance on the most recent episode of the Zero Conditions podcast.

He claimed that being in poverty had molded him into the person he is now.

I remember it like it was yesterday, he remarke. my mother and I used to sit on a bench in. Ajegunle while frying akara (bean cakes), and any big men who passed by in a Peugeot 504 or Mercedes 230. Or another vehicle would stop to buy akara i can still picture my wish that the man would simply glance. At me and say, “Young boy, just take this; I know that you need it.”

According to DAILY POST, Don Jazzy’s mum passed away from cancer in July 2022.

ember it like it was yesterday, he remarked. My mother and I used to sit on a bench in Ajegunle. While frying akara (bean cakes), and any big men who passed by in a Peugeot 504 or Mercedes 230 or. Another vehicle would stop to buy akara.

The Mavin boss talked about his humble upbringing in Ajegunle and how living in hardship had shaped him into the man he is today.

Don Jazzy, a seasoned producer and music executive, has admitted that he peddled ‘akara’ alongside his mother in the hopes. That wealthy guys would drive up and give him money.

During his guest spot on the most recent episode of the Zero Conditions podcast, Don Jazzy made this statement.

I also recall thinking, “I wish this man would just look at me and say, Young boy, just take this, I know that you need it,” he stated.

Source: africanworldentertainment.com