Young Jonn is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, currently signed to Chocolate City Music. He is also famed for his hit singles Dada and the remix with

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and The Headies 2015.

Early life and education

Born into a Christian family of Akwa Ibom descent in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Young Jonn had his basic formal education at Ideal Foundation Primary School, Ibadan and GOF College, Osogbo, Osun State. During his high school days in Osogbo, he demonstrated interests in Basketball, Soccer, Musical Instruments, Miming and Dance. He studied Communication and Language Arts at the University of Ibadan.

Career

Young Jonn started playing musical instrument as a child. He formed a group called AVG along with his brothers before he got signed to Hit Factory Studio in 2012. While working as producer at Hit Factory, he produced a chart-topping single by Olamide titled "Story For The Gods". He was nominated for "Producer of The Year" at the 2015 edition of The Headies for his work on " Bobo", a song by Olamide which rose to critical acclaim. Young Jonn has been credited for producing songs like "Gbese" and "Efejoku" by

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and album credits including ''The Baddest'' by Davido, ''2 Kings'' by Olamide and Phyno and '' Eyan Mayweather'' by Olamide. On 18 March 2022, Young Jonn unveiled his deal with Chocolate City, with the release of "Dada", off his first extended play, Love Is Not Enough (Vol. 1), which was released on 1 April 2022. On the 21st of October, 2022, Young Jonn went on to release Love is Not Enough (Vol. 2). This project contained already-released Dada Remix, Normally, Next to You, Xtra Cool and If You Leave and Sokoto. Young Jonn is on his way to joining the class of contemporary Afro-pop musicians/artists in Nigeria who combine songwriting and melodies to deliver a sonic delight.

Discography

EPs * Love Is Not Enough (Vol 1) * Love Is Not Enough (Vol 2) SINGLES * Dada * Dada Remix feat Davido * Normally * Xtra Cool

Selected production credits

Awards and nominations

References

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