Don Jazzy is opening doors for young Africans who want to build careers in technology. On October 30, 2026, Punch Newspapers reported that the Mavin Records founder has partnered with TS Academy, an African technology education platform, to expand scholarships, learning devices and student support across the continent.
The flagship move is the Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027, which offers selected applicants up to 100% tuition support plus a discount on application fees. A limited number of enrolled students will also receive laptops and data support, removing the two barriers that stop most young people from ever starting: money and equipment. Applications are open now at donjazzy.tsacademy.com.
Why this matters for African youth
Youth unemployment has pushed a generation to look beyond the traditional career paths our parents swore by. Technology is where the jobs are, and increasingly, those jobs are being built here at home by Africans, for Africans. TS Academy trains young people in software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, product management and design, the exact skills the continent needs to own its digital future instead of renting it.
This is about more than charity. It is about sovereignty of skills. When young Nigerians, Ghanaians and Kenyans master the tools of the global economy, they stop waiting for opportunities to be handed down from abroad. They create them. MSME Africa noted that the initiative helps young people gain practical experience and prepare for real employment in the technology sector.
The numbers behind the mission
TS Academy is not starting from scratch. The platform has awarded scholarships to more than 50,000 students across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and other African countries since it launched. In the past year alone, more than 50,000 aspiring technology professionals went through its programmes across 10 countries, according to the academy.
The long game is bigger: one million Africans empowered with digital and technology skills. CSR Reporters described the scholarship as a direct response to the access gap that keeps talented young people locked out of the sector.
Don Jazzy: from beats to bytes
The man behind Mavin, who developed stars like Rema, Ayra Starr and Tiwa Savage, knows better than anyone that talent is everywhere in Africa but opportunity is not. He said young people deserve more than one route to a good life.
There are a lot of young people out there trying to figure out what they can do with their lives. Some will find their way through music, some through sports, some through business, and some will find out they're actually very good at technology. Nobody should feel like there's only one path to a good life.
He added that anyone with an interest in technology should get the chance to develop the skill and see where it takes them. That is the mindset shift the continent needs. Afrobeats conquered the world from Lagos; tech can do the same.
Removing the practical barriers
Adetola Durojaiye, founder and CEO of TS Academy, said the obstacles students face are often simple but decisive.
We see students who are ready to learn but cannot afford tuition, and others who have the ambition but do not have the device they need. Those are real challenges, and they are part of why we have built support around our training.
The academy pairs training with mentorship, practical projects, internships and career support, so students leave with skills they can actually apply. The Nation reported that the scholarship was unveiled with tuition discounts of up to 100 per cent for young people pursuing technology-related courses.
What happens next
The scholarship will run across TS Academy's 2027 cohorts, with Don Jazzy supporting scholarships, learning devices, student empowerment programmes and selected academy engagements. The academy continues to expand across its 10 countries while pushing toward the one million goal.
FAQ
Who can apply for the Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027?
Young Africans interested in technology careers who need support with tuition or learning devices. Selected applicants receive up to 100% tuition support and reduced application fees.
Where do I apply?
Applications are open at donjazzy.tsacademy.com, across TS Academy's 2027 cohorts.
Does the scholarship cover laptops?
Yes. A limited number of enrolled students will receive laptop and data support alongside tuition coverage.
Which countries does TS Academy cover?
Its programmes are available across 10 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.