Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, has opened up about the painful experiences he faced during his university days, revealing how constant rejection from women damaged his self-esteem and continues to affect his confidence even after achieving fame and success.
Speaking in an interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Bounce Radio, Don Jazzy recounted how female students often mocked his looks and showed no interest in dating him, leaving him with emotional scars that have lingered for years.
According to the music executive, being repeatedly called “ugly” by women in school caused him to develop deep insecurities, making him shy and uncomfortable expressing himself publicly. He admitted that those experiences contributed to his struggle with self-confidence and are a major reason he still finds it difficult to speak freely in public.
Don Jazzy further revealed that the emotional wounds from that period have also affected his relationships, as he now finds it hard to trust women who claim to love him. He explained that many of the same women who ignored him in the past are now drawn to him because of his fame, making it difficult for him to believe their intentions are genuine.
Despite building a successful career and becoming one of the most influential figures in the Nigerian music industry, Don Jazzy said the rejection he faced as a student still shapes how he views love and trust.
In his words, he said: “Girls used to call me ugly in university and no one wanted to be my girlfriend. It affected my confidence, and that’s why I’m shy and struggle to speak in public till today. It is also why I find it hard to believe when a woman tells me she truly loves me. Most of them are now rushing me now, why didn’t they love me then?”
