Don Jazzy admitted that Afrobeats still operates like a developing genre when stacked against older international music scenes, and everybody working in the space keeps figuring things out as trends shift constantly. The Mavin Records founder pointed out how video production budgets exploded from reasonable amounts to six-figure dollar investments over just a handful of years.
The producer said he stays ready to absorb knowledge from artists and businesspeople who conquered challenges he hasn't faced yet, whether that means stadium tour logistics from someone like Burna Boy or refinery construction insights from industrial billionaires. He wrapped up by suggesting that aspiring label executives should probably listen when he talks about running successful music companies in the Nigerian market, since not many people actually pull it off long-term.
The producer said he stays ready to absorb knowledge from artists and businesspeople who conquered challenges he hasn't faced yet, whether that means stadium tour logistics from someone like Burna Boy or refinery construction insights from industrial billionaires. He wrapped up by suggesting that aspiring label executives should probably listen when he talks about running successful music companies in the Nigerian market, since not many people actually pull it off long-term.
