07/07/2025
IN A BLINK ( The Don Jazzy/Michelle Jackson Log)
In April 2021, Don Jazzy (born Michael Ajereh) surprised fans by revealing he actually married UK-based model and writer Michelle Jackson in 2003, when he was 20
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He explained the marriage “was beautiful,” but ended two years later. His heartfelt reason:
“Music became my priority instead of my family… We got divorced when I was 22 and it hurt”
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He added he’s still deeply in love with music and isn't ready to remarry, fearing a repeat of past mistakes
The Reunion in Lagos (April–May 2022)
In late April 2022, Michelle Jackson returned to Nigeria and reunited with Don Jazzy in Lagos after almost two decades
Videos from their meet-up show them smiling, chatting, and Don Jazzy teasing her about what she’s learned since coming back, calling her a “Naija girl”
Media reports, including Punch and TheCable, noted the reunion sparked rumors—but emphasized Michelle had since remarried and now has a son
👥 What People Are Saying
“Never knew Baba don marry b4… One of the best kept secrets in the Nigerian music industry.”
📌 So what’s the current status?
They were young lovers – Married in 2003; divorced by 2005.
Private until 2021 – Don Jazzy opened up during a wide-ranging interview.
Reunited socially in 2022 – No confirmation of rekindling their relationship; Michelle has since remarried and has a child.
No talk of reconciliation – The reunion seemed nostalgic and friendly.
✅ Don Jazzy’s confession shed light on a private chapter in his life—a marriage to Michelle Jackson, driven apart by his musical ambitions. Nearly 20 years later they reconnected in Lagos, sharing warm interactions, but both have moved on: Michelle remarried and has a son, and Don Jazzy remains cautious about marriage.
