Don Jazzy, the creator of Mavin Records, has announced the appointment of Tega Oghenejobo as the label’s new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The music mogul made the announcement on Tuesday via Instagram, commending Tega for his unrelenting dedication to the development of African music and his crucial role in defining the success of Mavin’s musicians.

.Don Jazzy praised Tega’s dedication, resilience, and leadership throughout the years, credited him with building strong teams, cultivating top-tier executives, and forging long-term careers for Mavin’s talents.

“I’m proud to announce Tega’s expanded role as President and COO of Mavin. While I am often praised for discovering and nurturing superstars, I can confidently say the most genius move I’ve made was recognising Tega’s passion and resilience.

“From the early days, I’ve seen him delve into the business, build teams, develop executives, and create sustainable careers for our talents. His commitment to Mavin and African music has been relentless, and I’m certain that with him in this role, we’ll continue to achieve remarkable milestones for our artists and the company,” Don Jazzy wrote.

In response, Tega Oghenejobo thanked Don Jazzy, whom he said to as a “supreme leader,” for placing his trust in him.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to improving African music and expanding Mavin Records’ presence in the global music industry.

“I’m honoured to take on this new role as President and COO of Mavin Records. “It means taking on new challenges, setting new goals, and reaching new heights,” Tega wrote on X (previously Twitter).

“Thank you, Supreme Leader @donjazzy, for your unshakeable support in my ability to lead the Mavin team. “I accept this responsibility with deep gratitude and a commitment to creating something greater than ourselves,” Tega said.