Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy confirms Grammy-nominated singer Ayra Starr remains with the label, dismissing speculation about her departure

Mavin Records founder Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has dismissed reports that Grammy-nominated Afrobeats singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, has left the record label.

Also read: Ayra Starr’s Mother Explains Why She Cut Off Three Friends

Don Jazzy made the clarification on X on Thursday evening after a fan praised the music executive for continuing to support artistes who had previously departed Mavin Records, with Ayra Starr mentioned among them.

The comment prompted Don Jazzy to directly address the speculation, making it clear that the 24-year-old singer remains part of the Mavin family.

“Lol my Ayra my pikin my celestial being is still very much a Mavin abeg o,” Don Jazzy wrote.

The affectionate response quickly put to rest the growing rumour surrounding Don Jazzy Ayra Starr and the singer’s status at the label.

Ayra Starr has been one of Mavin Records’ most successful artistes since joining the label.

Her rise has been marked by international recognition, major collaborations and a growing global audience, culminating in Grammy recognition as her career continued to expand beyond Nigeria.

The clarification also comes shortly after the singer featured in another wave of online speculation following reports that South African authorities had denied her a visa to enter the country.

However, South African Consul-General to Nigeria, Professor Bobby Moroe, subsequently disputed those reports, saying immigration authorities had no record of a visa application or rejection involving Ayra Starr or members of her team.

The consul-general’s clarification added another layer to the recent online speculation surrounding the singer, although neither development has altered her position within Mavin Records.

Don Jazzy’s latest intervention provides a straightforward answer to the latest claim, confirming that Ayra Starr remains with the label as speculation about her professional future continues to circulate online.

Also read: Ayra Starr Crowned Spotify’s Biggest Female Afrobeats Star

For Mavin Records, the clarification also reinforces the continuing relationship between the label and one of its most prominent contemporary stars, whose career has become an important part of the company’s international profile.