Veteran music producer and singer Abdulrasheed Bello, widely known as JJC Skillz, has broken his silence with explosive allegations of betrayal against two of Nigeria's biggest music icons, Don Jazzy and D'banj. In a recent interview, JJC painted a picture of early mentorship that he claims was met with secret dealings and a narrative that he was cheating his protégés.
The Core of the Allegation: A Mentor Betrayed
JJC Skillz recounted how he opened his home and career to aspiring talents in the UK, believing they were all working towards a common goal for the Nigerian music scene. He stated that he was introduced to Don Jazzy by someone known as CAS, while Ayo and DJ Abass, who were managing a TV station at the time, also became part of the circle. JJC leaned on their Nigerian connections, asking for introductions to key industry players. However, he alleges that while he was focused on building the music, a different plan was being orchestrated behind his back.
One of the most poignant parts of his revelation addresses the claim that he was unfairly profiting from the young artists. JJC revealed that D'banj allegedly told others that JJC was not paying them fairly. He dismissed this with emotional intensity, questioning the logic of the accusation. "Nobody knows you, bro. I take you to shows, buy your clothes, food, you even live in my house and I take you everywhere. How can I be cheating you when you haven’t made any money?" JJC stated emphatically.
Isolation and Hidden Agendas
JJC Skillz pointed fingers at Ayo and DJ Abass, suggesting they had hidden agendas. He detailed a scenario where, while he was creating music, Don Jazzy was busy recording and D'banj was securing deals, effectively isolating JJC from the very network he helped to establish and sustain. The producer expressed deep hurt over learning about the "cheating" narrative from a shocking conversation with veteran rapper Ruggedman. This conversation served as a painful confirmation of the betrayal he felt was unfolding.
Social Media Reacts to the Explosive Claims
The interview has sparked a frenzy of reactions from Nigerian music fans on social media. User @bigbilli_ speculated, "What if don jazzy is the P Diddy of Naija music industry... Just saying sha." Another user, @ezeqwesiri, commented on the industry's nature, saying, "Whether his narration is accurate or not, I sha know that the industry is very dark! Dog eat dog."
Interestingly, @scales_writer highlighted a possible origin story for JJC's alias from his own words in the interview: "'I came to them and said you guys are obviously well connected in Nigeria, and I'm a JJC' This could possibly be the origin of the alias 'JJC'." Other reactions ranged from humorous takes on the drama to cynical views about the music business.
This revelation casts a new light on the early days of Mo'Hits, the legendary record label co-founded by Don Jazzy and D'banj, which JJC Skillz claims he played a foundational role in fostering. The news was published on 23 December 2025 by seasoned entertainment journalist Olaniyi Apanpa.
