‘It Was Olamide Who Humble Don Jazzy’ – Samklef

15 Nov 2025, 10:23 by Rachel Okporu Fadoju · Naija News

Veteran Nigerian music producer, Samklef, has claimed that ace rapper cum YBNL boss, Olamide, has made more impact in the country’s music industry than renowned music executive, Don Jazzy.

Naija News reports that Samklef made this assertion while reacting to the backlash Olamide is currently receiving for declaring Wizkid, “the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela.”

Samklef, in a post via 𝕏 on Saturday, argued that Olamide deserves to be respected, claiming that he broke the chain of gatekeepers in the Nigerian music industry.

He wrote, “Devil go punish anybody wey talk down on olamide! His impact in the industry even Donjazzy Dey learn.

“It was Olamide who humble Don Jazzy after that Headies wahala. And broke the chain of the industry gate keepers..Na him make Don Jazzy dey wear this new mask.

“After Wizkid, na Olamide get the real street credibility.”

Don Jazzy and Olamide are widely regarded as Nigeria’s most prolific music executives, owing to the number of talents they have nurtured to stardom through their record labels.

Don Jazzy was instrumental to the rise of Wande Coal, D’Prince, Dr Sid, and several artists through the now-defunct Mo’Hits Records, which he co-owned with D’banj.

After Mo’Hits split, he launched Mavin Records, which has produced superstars such as Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Korede Bello, Johnny Drille, Rema, and Ayra Starr.

On his part, Olamide has, through his YBNL record label, launched the careers of artists such as Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML, Asake, and many others.