Prominent Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has urged men to prioritize establishing the paternity of their children, suggesting that a DNA test is more crucial than a traditional naming ceremony. Don Jazzy, born Michael Collins Ajereh, shared this advice in a recent Instagram story, saying, “DNA test is more important than naming ceremony.”
The producer’s statement adds to the growing public discourse surrounding paternity testing and the importance of verifying biological parentage. Don Jazzy’s comments follow a series of high-profile paternity fraud cases that have sparked conversations about the importance of DNA tests in relationships.
Don Jazzy, who has launched successful artists like D’Prince, Rema, and Ayra Starr through his Mavin Records label, highlighted the significance of DNA testing as a means to ensure transparency and certainty in family relationships.
This recommendation from the music mogul comes amidst an international scandal involving Baltasar Engonga, a former senior official in Equatorial Guinea. Engonga was reportedly found with over 400 explicit videos featuring various women, many of whom are reportedly married to prominent figures. Allegations suggest that those involved include high-ranking officials’ wives, such as the president’s sister, the attorney general’s wife, and even the wife of Engonga’s own pastor. In the wake of the scandal, Engonga has been dismissed from his role as Director of the Financial Investigation Bureau (ANIF), and an investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Don Jazzy’s advice resonates as a call for caution and responsibility, particularly as questions of trust and transparency increasingly dominate discussions around relationships and family dynamics.
