Young Jonn

Young Jonn Biography

Full Name: John Saviours Udomboso
Stage Name: Young Jonn
Nickname: The Wicked Producer / Jiggy
Date of Birth: February 16, 1995
Age: 31 years (2026)
Place of Birth: Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
State of Origin: Akwa Ibom State
Nationality: Nigerian
Profession: Singer, songwriter, record producer
Genres: Afrobeats, Afropop, Hip-Hop
Record Label: Chocolate City Music
Years Active: 2010–present

Full Biography

Young Jonn, whose real name is John Saviours Udomboso, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer popularly known as “The Wicked Producer.” Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, on February 16, 1995, he developed an interest in music from childhood and learned to play musical instruments, including the keyboard and drums.

Young Jonn initially became famous behind the scenes as a producer. He moved to Lagos as a teenager and began working at Hit Factory Studios in 2012. His production work eventually connected him with some of Nigeria’s biggest artists, particularly Olamide and the YBNL camp.

One of his major breakthroughs as a producer came with Olamide’s “Story for the Gods.” He went on to produce or contribute to numerous major Nigerian records for artists including Olamide, Lil Kesh, Davido, Kizz Daniel, Phyno, Naira Marley and others. His producer tag, “It’s Young Jonn the Wicked Producer,” became widely recognized in Nigerian music.

After years of producing hits for other artists, Young Jonn began releasing music as a recording artist. He signed with Chocolate City Music and released Love Is Not Enough, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. His 2022 hit “Xtra Cool” became a major international success, while “Dada” and its remix featuring Davido further established him as a singer.

His debut studio album, Jiggy Forever, arrived in 2024. He followed it with Blue Disco in 2025 and the 2026 project Dear London, demonstrating his continued transition from a celebrated producer into a major recording artist.

Record Label

Chocolate City Music

Young Jonn signed with Chocolate City as he transitioned into his recording-artist career. He remains associated with the label while continuing his work as a producer and songwriter.

Wealth / Net Worth

Young Jonn’s exact personal net worth is not publicly verified. Online entertainment websites publish different estimates, so those figures should not be treated as confirmed.

His income comes from several areas, including:

* Music production
* Streaming
* Songwriting
* Live performances
* Artist royalties
* Endorsements and commercial partnerships

Estimated net worth: Not officially verified.

Awards & Achievements

Young Jonn established himself as an award-winning producer before becoming a recording artist.

His notable achievements include:

* 🏆 Producer of the Year – The Headies
* 🏆 African Producer of the Year – Soundcity MVP Awards
* 🏆 Recognition for producing major Nigerian hits including Olamide’s “Wo” and 9ice’s “Living Things.”
* 🌍 “Xtra Cool” reached No. 1 across several major platforms and charted in more than 89 countries, according to his official biography.
* 🎵 Jiggy Forever became one of the most-streamed African albums of 2024, according to his official website.

Popular Songs

Young Jonn’s popular songs include:

* Dada
* Dada Remix ft. Davido
* Xtra Cool
* Aquafina
* Sharpally
* Currency ft. Olamide
* Big Big Things ft. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez
* Go Hard
* Disconnect
* Only Fans
* Cash Flow ft. Wizkid
* Che Che ft. Asake
* Elumelu

Major Albums & Projects

* Love Is Not Enough, Vol. 1 — 2022
* Love Is Not Enough, Vol. 2 — 2022
* Jiggy Forever — 2024
* Blue Disco — 2025
* Dear London — 2026

Young Jonn as a Producer

Before becoming a household name as a singer, Young Jonn helped shape the sound of Nigerian street-pop and Afrobeats through his production work.

Some notable production credits include songs associated with:

Olamide • Lil Kesh • Kizz Daniel • Davido • Phyno • Naira Marley • Flavour

His work with Olamide was particularly important to his rise and helped establish his signature producer identity in the Nigerian music industry.