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Young Jonn
John Saviours Udomboso (born 16 February 1995), known professionally as Young Jonn, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer, currently signed to Chocolate City Music. He is also known for his hit singles Dada and the remix with Davido. He had music production credits on industry hits during the 2010s and was affiliated with the YBNL mafia family going on to be ranked #3 in '' The NET''s list of "Nigeria's Top 7 Biggest Music Producers" and went on to be nominated in the "Producer of The Year" at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and The Headies 2015. Early life and education Jonn was born into a Christian family of Akwa Ibom descent in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. 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 had interest in Basketball, Soccer, Musical Instruments, Miming and Dance. He studied Communication and Language Arts at the University of I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibadan
Ibadan (, ; ) is the Capital city, capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the List of Nigerian cities by population, third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano (city), Kano, with a total population of 3,649,000 as of 2021, and nearly 4 million within its Metropolitan area, metropolitan area. At 3,080 square kilometres it is the country's largest city by land area. At the time of Nigeria's independence in 1960, Ibadan was the largest and most populous city in the country, and the second-most populous in Africa behind Cairo. Ibadan is ranked one of the fastest-growing cities in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the UN Human Settlements Program (2022). It is also ranked third in West Africa in the tech startups index. Ibadan joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016. Ibadan is located in south-western Nigeria, inland northeast of Lagos and southwest of Abuja, the federal capital. It is a prominent Public transport ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Headies
The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) are honors established in 2006 by ''Hip Hop World Magazine'' to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria. The awards' first two editions were held at the Muson Centre, Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island (Nigeria), Victoria Island, Lagos. Various media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the ceremony, including Darey, Darey Art Alade, D'banj, Dakore Akande, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I Abaga, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID. History and plaque The image of The Headies was created by Ayo Animashaun, the founder of the awards, and drawn by Matthias Aragbada. The first Headie plaque was done by Jide Adewoye. It represents the "image and the shout of a young, vibrant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2 Kings (album)
''2 Kings'' is a collaborative studio album by Nigerian rappers Olamide and Phyno. It was released through Cloud 9 and the iTunes Store with little announcement on 1 April 2015, by Penthauze Music and YBNL Nation. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Storm Rex, Pheelz, Major Bangz, B.Banks and Young John. Prior to recording the album, Olamide and Phyno frequently collaborated with each other on several songs, including "Ghost Mode" and "Dope Money". The album produced the singles "Une" and "Confam Ni". Background Olamide first announced plans for a collaborative project with Phyno in January 2014. ''2 Kings'' was initially scheduled for release in 2014, but was pushed back. While speaking to Yaw of Wazobia FM in October 2014, Olamide said the album was still being worked on. Singles On 5 February 2015, "Une" was released the album's lead single. On 8 March 2015, Olamide released the album's second single "Confam Ni", which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street OT
''Street OT'' is the fourth studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and Africa and has been crucial to the creative and commercial succe .... It was released on November 14, 2014 through YBNL Nation. The album is a follow-up to his 2013 ''Baddest Guy Ever Liveth'' album. Preceded by the singles titled "Story For The Gods" and "Goons Mi", ''Street OT'' features guest appearances from Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Pasuma, Lil Kesh, Chinko Ekun, Phyno, Don Jazzy, and Reminisce (musician), Reminisce. Its production was handled by Pheelz, B-Banks and Young Jonn. The ideology of the title of the album is to glorify and show his love for the "streets", a word with which Olamide is synanimous with. Critical reception The release of ''Street OT'' was met with mixed reactions from music critics. Hours after its release, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xtra Cool
"Xtra Cool" is a song by Nigerian singer and record producer Young Jonn. It was released on 23 September 2022, through Chocolate City Music as the second single from his second EP ''Love Is Not Enough, Vol. 2'' (2022). The song was produced by Reward Beatz Music video "Xtra Cool"'s music video was released on 17 October 2022. The Bruno Marin-directed music video for "Xtra Cool" features Young Jonn and his love interest spending time together in various settings, including a beach house with views of a body of water. The pair are depicted enjoying each other's company, transitioning to scenes of them exploring the streets and sharing intimate moments throughout the day. Commercial performance At the time of "Xtra Cool"'s release, it debuted on the ''TurnTable'' Top 100 chart, jumping from No. 25 to No. 13. It became the first song to top the radio chart, reaching No. 1 in airplay, while remaining outside the top ten on the aggregate chart. By the week of 14 October 2022, it climb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiggy Forever
''Jiggy Forever'' is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer and producer Young Jonn. It was released on 12 April 2024, through Chocolate City Music, and features collaborations from Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez, Don Jazzy, Zlatan, Blaqbonez, Sean Paul and Ya Levis. Production was handled by P.Priime, ePianoh, Telz, BabyBeatz, Magicsticks, Yung Willis, Jhay2unez, T Mode, Ragee, Blaisebeatz and Jaytunes. The album serves as a follow-up to ''Love Is Not Enough, Vol. 2'' (2022). Background and promotion ''Jiggy'' Forever was created spontaneously, with Young Jonn recording songs without initially planning an album. He later selected tracks that conveyed the emotions he wanted for his debut. The album embodies the "Jiggy Era," which he describes as a lifestyle of "staying fresh, staying fly, staying above all of the noise." A deeply personal track, "Stronger," reflects on the loss of his mother, with Jonn sharing, "I wasn’t planning on recording this type of song... It wasn� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chocolate City (music Label)
Chocolate City is a Nigerian record label founded in 2005 by lawyers Audu Maikori, Paul Okeugo, and Yahaya Maikori. Generally regarded as one of Africa's most successful indigenous urban record labels, Chocolate City operates as a subsidiary of Chocolate City Group. Other arms of the group include Chocolate City Distribution, Chocolate City Events, CCX, and Chocolate City Media. On 28 March 2019, Warner Music Group partnered with the label. Under the partnership, Chocolate City artists will join WMG's repertoire and receive the support of the company's distribution and artist services via its independent label services division, Alternative Distribution Alliance, ADA. The label has been home to recording artists such as M.I Abaga, Femi Kuti, Nosa (musician), Nosa, Dice Ailes, Blaqbonez, ClassiQ, CKay, Candy Bleakz,Young Jonn, Young John Torna, and Dijay Cinch. Artists formerly signed to the label include Victoria Kimani, Ice Prince, DJ Caise, DJ Lambo, Jeremiah Gyang, Ruby Gya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyan Mayweather
''Eyan Mayweather'' is the fifth studio album by Nigerian rapper Olamide, released on 23 November 2015. Released through YBNL Nation with studio production from Pheelz, Young Jonn, B Banks and I.D. Cabasa, ''Eyan Mayweather'' serves as the follow-up to ''2 Kings'', a collaborative album by Olamide and Phyno. Background ''Eyan Mayweather'' was announced on 16 November 2015, and was released on 23 November 2015 as Olamide's fifth studio album in five consecutive years, a move that Ovie of ''NotJustOk'' described as a “ridiculous level of consistency”. The album was preceded by four singles, which consisted of "Bobo", "Matters Arising", "Lagos Boys" and "Melo Melo". Singles The album's lead single "Bobo" was released on 2 May 2015. It was produced by Young John. Olamide won Best Street-Hop Artiste for "Bobo" at the Headies 2015 and it was nominated for Best Pop Single and Song of the Year. Young John was nominated for Producer of the Year for "Bobo". The second single, "Melo M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BellaNaija
''BellaNaija'' is a Nigerian lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion website headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. History BellaNaija was founded by Uche Eze in 2006. In its early form, BellaNaija featured scanned magazine articles, pictures, and interviews of Nigerian fashion personalities. Achievements In 2013, ''BellaNaija'' was ranked fourth in ''AfricaRanking's'' "Top 10 African Entertainment Websites." Uche Pedro and BellaNaija were also recognized on the SME 100 List of the 100 most creative female-owned firms in Nigeria. They completed the Stanford Seed program and the BBNWonderland – BN Lead Weddings Flagship Event with Baileys. Awards References External links * {{Nigerian magazines Nigerian news websites Lifestyle websites Magazines established in 2006 2006 establishments in Nigeria Online magazines Magazines published in Lagos Online magazines published in Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thisday
''This Day'' is a Nigerian national newspaper. It is the flagship newspaper of Leaders & Company Ltd., and was first published on 22 January 1995. It has its headquarters in Apapa, Lagos State. Founded by Nduka Obaigbena, the chairman and editor-in-chief of the This Day Media Group and Arise News. ''This Day'' is a member of the Belt and Road News Network. Since 2014, it has maintained a close relationship with the embassy of the People's Republic of China. ''This Day'' publisher Nduka Obaigbena has previously been criticised for late and non-payment of the paper's staff and suppliers. Attacks In 2001, several ''This Day'' editors survived a plane crash at Maiduguri airport in North East Nigeria. In 2012, ''This Day''s offices in the nation's capital Abuja, and in Kaduna were attacked in suicide car bombings thought to have been carried out by terrorist group Boko Haram Boko Haram, officially known as Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad (), is a self ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobo (Olamide Song)
"Bobo" is a song by Nigerian rapper and recording artist Olamide from his fifth studio album ''Eyan Mayweather''. Produced by Young Jonn, the song was released on May 2, 2015 through YBNL Nation. "Bobo" was nominated in the "Song of The Year" category at The Headies 2015. Reception "Bobo" was met with positive reviews among music critics and massive airplay. With a view of promoting the song, a dance style called "Shakiti Bobo" was named after the song. Tola Bolaji of ''Nigerian Entertainment Today The Netng (Nigerian Entertainment Today) also known as ''NET'' is an online entertainment news organisation based in Lagos Lagos ( ; ), or Lagos City, is a large metropolitan city in southwestern Nigeria. With an upper population estima ...'' described the song as a combination of "rap and poetry" and further went on to state that: "This song obviously goes beyond the leg jumping to meet the hand rhythmic dance steps. It has a message. Next time take more time in listening t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan (UI) is a public university located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Initially founded as the University College Ibadan in 1948, it maintained its affiliation with the University of London. In 1962, it became an independent institution, making it the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria. The University of Ibadan has significantly contributed to Nigeria's political, industrial, economic, and cultural development through its extensive network of graduates. UI enrolls about 33,000 students. It is internationally recognized and has a number of accomplished alumni. History The university was established in 1948 as University College Ibadan, a branch of the University of London, which supervised its academic programs and awarded degrees until 1967. The establishment came as a result of a recommendation from the Asquith and the Elliot Commissions on Higher Education in the then-British colonies, that two Universities stemming from the University of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
