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The Rave Lord pays emotional tribute to Don Jazzy at sold-out Madison Square Garden concert
At his sold-out Madison Square Garden concert, Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema delivered one of the night’s most touching moments by publicly honoring Don Jazzy, the legendary founder of Mavin Records who first signed and mentored him.
In a video that has since gone viral, Rema halted Don Jazzy’s quiet attempt to leave the stage, choosing instead to spotlight the man many credit as a foundational force in modern Afrobeats. With deep emotion, Rema told the massive MSG crowd:
“There are so many things you’ve done for the game that you don’t talk about, that people don’t talk about… You’ve changed so many lives. I just want to say I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart and I love you so much.”
The audience erupted in applause, and online praise quickly followed, with fans commending Rema’s humility and Don Jazzy’s enduring influence on the music industry.
Many described the moment as “historic” and “deserved,” especially given Don Jazzy’s behind-the-scenes role in launching the careers of stars like Rema, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, and Reekado Banks.
This public “giving of flowers” reflects a growing culture in Afrobeats where younger artists are showing deeper appreciation for industry veterans.
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