Don Jazzy, on Tuesday, August 23, unveiled Bayanni, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), as the newest addition to his music record label, Mavin Records.
“It’s that time again when we bring to you another young talent from the Mavin Academy. Meet BAYANNI. He has gone through a series of defining moments and is ready to be unveiled to the world. Pls Welcome @itsbayanni , the newest MAVIN.” Don Jazzy wrote.
An excited Bayanni, who claimed that he had been dropping freestyles since 2016, narrated how he received a life-changing message from Don Jazzy in 2019.
The producer slid into his Instagram DM, greeted him in French while stating that some content on his page caught his attention.
Sharing the screenshot, Bayanni wrote,
“The Genesis!
Lonely nights, dark mornings, waiting for the sun to shine on me while posting my freestyles back in 2016. Then I got a DM in 2019 from someone I respect so much. @DONJAZZY thank you for giving me this opportunity. Sit back, as I take you on this journey. I’m ready, ARE YOU?”
See their first exchange below,