On May 8, 2012, legendary music producer, Don Jazzy, introduced the world to his record label known as Mavin Records.

On May 8, 2024, Mavin Record celebrates 12 years of being one of Africa’s most influential entertainment companies and producers of good music.

Going by the story or history of the record label, it could be said or acknowledged that the record label, Mavin Records, has a great historical content, following how it has advanced to the status of global platform in music production. More so, it is very obvious and evident on how the record label has impacted and developed the Afrobeats music genre in the music industry, both locally and internationally.

The Record Label, Mavin Records, founded by Don Jazzy in 2012, emerged as a lighthouse of creativity and discovering/developing of talents in the African music industry. The vision of Don Jazzy for Mavin Records is to propel music, especially the Afrobeats genre to greater heights in the globe.

For over 12 years of productive existence, Mavin Records has been a springboard to success and greatness for some Afrobeats iconic artistes, producers, and industry professionals. Across generations, the label has always led from the front, positioning itself as a viable platform for global stars like Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Korede Bello, and more in the early 2010s. Now, the same label is currently home to Rema, Ayra Starr, Ladipos, Johnny Drille, Crayon, Bayanni, Boy Spyce, Lifesize Teddy & DJ Big N.

In the efforts of being encompassing and to be supportive in the music industry, especially in creativity – in 2022, Mavin added producers – Andre Vibez, Jvxn, Prestige, Sevn – and songwriters – Mbryo and Milar – to its already enviable list of creative minds. In the same vein, the label also remains dedicated to grooming the next generation of industry leaders through initiatives like the ‘Mavin Future Five program’, especially by providing aspiring music professionals with hands-on experience and mentorship.

In this light, Mavin Records is leading the present vanguard of music stars while shaping the future of the music industry.

The Record Label’s Founder, Don Jazzy, has reflected this via his statement where he stated thus: “It is a landmark year in so many ways. We are grateful to everyone who has been instrumental in our success in the past 12 years. We are building a legacy together- for Nigeria, for Africa, and the global music community.”

Chief Operating Officer of the Record Label, Tega Oghenejobo said: ‘’We are proud of what we have accomplished so far as a team, but we remain ambitious still. There is more work to be done as we break more talents, expand to more territories, and contribute our quota to the development of Africa and her extremely talented human capital’’.

As Mavin Records celebrates its 12th anniversary in 2024, the label is firmly dedicated to continuing pushing the boundaries of creativity and excellence. Universal Music, which is the biggest music label in the world, recently acquired a major stake in Mavin Records, in a multimillion-dollar deal that emphasizes the company’s status as the leading record label in Nigeria.