Music executive and Mavin Records founder, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has dismissed reports that singer Ayra Starr has left the record label.

The clarification came after speculation spread across social media that the award-winning singer had quietly parted ways with Mavin Records following her growing international profile.

Don Jazzy dismisses exit rumours

Reacting to the reports, Don Jazzy took to social media to assure fans that Ayra Starr remains a member of the Mavin family.

“Ayra my pikin, my celestial being, is still very much a Mavin abeg o,” he wrote.

His comment effectively dismissed the speculation that the singer had severed ties with the label.

The clarification also reassured fans who had been questioning Ayra Starr’s current relationship with Mavin Records.

Ayra Starr’s global rise fuels speculation

The rumours emerged as Ayra Starr continued to strengthen her position on the international music scene.

The singer has expanded her global profile through international collaborations, festival performances and major award nominations, prompting some fans to speculate that she could be preparing to move on from Mavin Records.

Before Don Jazzy’s intervention, neither Ayra Starr nor the record label had publicly addressed the reports.

Ayra Starr joined Mavin in 2021

Ayra Starr joined Mavin Records in 2021 and quickly established herself as one of the label’s leading artistes.

She gained widespread recognition with songs including “Rush” and has gone on to become one of Nigeria’s prominent music exports.

Her growing international audience has seen her music gain attention across several markets, particularly in Europe and North America.

Don Jazzy reaffirms Mavin relationship

Don Jazzy’s latest statement has put to rest, at least for now, speculation surrounding the singer’s future with Mavin Records.

His description of Ayra Starr as his “pikin” and “celestial being” also reflected the close relationship he has publicly maintained with the singer since her emergence under the Mavin umbrella.

The clarification comes amid increased attention on the relationship between Nigerian artistes and record labels as more performers expand their careers internationally while maintaining existing professional agreements.