During his headline performance at Madison Square Garden, Nigerian artist Rema took a moment to recognise Don Jazzy for his behind-the-scenes influence on Afrobeats and the careers of many artists.
As Don Jazzy appeared briefly on stage, Rema paused the show to express his appreciation:
“There are so many things you’ve done for the game that you don’t talk about, that people don’t talk about… I just want to say I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart and I love you so much.”
Rema’s tribute resonated with fans, many praising him for celebrating a key figure in the rise of Nigerian music globally.