Mo'Hits Records (popularly called Mo'Hits) was a

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-based music record label owned by

D'banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), known professionally as D'banj ( ), is a Nigerians, Nigerian singer, rapper, music executive, event host and television personality. He signed with American rapper Kanye West's record label GOOD Music ...

and

Don Jazzy Michael Collins Ajereh (born 26 November 1982), known professionally as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian music executive, record producer, singer, songwriter, businessman, and philanthropist. He founded the record label Mavin Records in 2012, as a sub ...

. According to Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Mo'Hits Records Limited was founded in 2006, signing D'banj as its first recording artist. Don Jazzy was the CEO/President of the label and D'banj was the Co-Owner. The label went on to sign other artists including

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, Dr SID,

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and K-Switch. The label specialised in

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History

Founded in 2006, the first album released by the label was D'banj's ''

No Long Thing ''No Long Thing'' is the debut album by Nigerian recording artist D'banj. It was released by Mo'Hits Records in 2005. The album was produced by Don Jazzy, and supported by the singles " Tongolo", " Socor", and " Mobolowowon". Singles *The music v ...

'' in 2005. Other albums are ''

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'' (D'banj), '' Mushin2Mohits'' (Wande Coal) & '' Turning Point'' (Dr SID). The label has also released a compilation album called ''Mo'Hits All Stars''. Don Jazzy has won various accolades including Nigeria Music Awards (NMA) Producer of the Year in 2006, and

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Music Producer of the Year in 2007. The label has also attracted foreign interest from international acts like

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and

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and D'banj got signed to Kanye's GOOD Music. The label is no longer in operation as Don Jazzy moved on to open Mavins Record Label and Dbanj started up DB record label.

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In March 2012, Don Jazzy confirmed using his Twitter account to announce that D'banj had left the group. D'Banj's reason for leaving was cited as difference in interests. Don Jazzy went on to establish another record label known as

Mavin Records Mavin Records (also known as the Supreme Mavin Dynasty) is a Nigerian corporation and record label founded by record producer and recording artist Don Jazzy on 8 May 2012. The label's inception came to fruition following the closure of Mo' Hits R ...

Post separation

After separation, Mo'hits artistes performed together for the first time on 27 December 2017 in the

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History

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Post separation

Artists

Discography

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