Mavin Records boss Don Jazzy has shared how his experiences during his university years shaped his confidence and self-perception.
Speaking in an interview with media personality Ebuka on Bounce Radio, the music executive revealed that he was frequently ridiculed while in school, which had a lasting effect on his self-esteem and ability to express himself publicly.
“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?” he said.
Don Jazzy explained that those early experiences continue to influence how he views himself, making it difficult for him to fully trust expressions of love despite his current fame and success.
In an earlier viral clip, the Mavin boss also spoke about why many modern marriages struggle to last, using wedding cake traditions as a metaphor. He noted that in the past, couples often had traditional fruit cakes that could be preserved for long periods, suggesting that their durability symbolised the strength and longevity of marriages in earlier times compared to present-day relationships.