“I Had No Shame” – Tiwa Savage Opens Up About Boldly Asking Don Jazzy for Mavin Records Deal

Award-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is reminding the world that boldness and resilience are essential ingredients for success—especially in a competitive music industry.

In an inspiring and emotional interview with Afrobeats Intelligence, Tiwa revealed that she once shamelessly approached music producer Don Jazzy for a record deal—after being rejected during the Mo’Hits era.

“When Don Jazzy started Mavin, I went to him and said, ‘Can you sign me now? Because you didn’t sign me in Mo’Hits before,’” she recalled with a laugh. “I don’t have shame… and then he just said yes—like that.”

🔁 From Rejection to Reign

Tiwa’s story is a testament to persistence. In an industry where egos and rejection can break spirits, her ability to put pride aside and ask again for what she believed she deserved reflects a level of tenacity and self-belief that many aspire to.

Looking back at her Mavin years, Tiwa described the label as more than just a business—it was a family, a community that offered emotional support beyond the stage and studio.

“We’d all run to Don Jazzy’s room if something was going on—Sid, Tega, Reekado, all of us… We’d cry, talk, and get through it together.”

Now signed to Empire, a more corporate label, Tiwa admits she misses the emotional intimacy and camaraderie she had at Mavin, proving that support systems matter just as much as good deals.

🗣️ Our Take: Confidence is the New Currency

Tiwa Savage’s honesty is refreshing. Too often, people are afraid to ask, to knock again, to risk hearing another “no.” But her story shows us that sometimes, all you need to do is ask—again. Without shame, without fear.

In a world where pride often stands in the way of progress, Tiwa’s "shameless" request landed her one of the most important deals of her career, eventually cementing her place as Afrobeats royalty.

It’s a lesson for artists and dreamers everywhere: success doesn’t always come to the proud—it comes to the persistent.

💬 What do you think of Tiwa’s story? Would you dare to ask again after a rejection? Is "shameless" ambition the secret ingredient to winning? Share your thoughts below!

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