John Saviours Udomboso

Young Jonn Biography – Full Name, Age, Early Life, Career & More

Young Jonn is one of Nigeria’s brightest music talents, widely known for his signature tag “The Wicked Producer.” Over the years, he has evolved from a hit-making producer into a successful Afropop singer with multiple chart-topping songs. Here is everything you need to know about him.

Full Name & Age

Young Jonn’s real name is John Saviours Udomboso.
He was born on February 16, 1995, making him one of the fast-rising young stars shaping modern Afrobeat.

Early Life & Background

Young Jonn was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, but he is originally from Akwa Ibom State.
He grew up in a strong Christian home and developed an interest in music at an early age. As a child, he learned musical instruments and later formed a music group with his brothers called AVG.

He attended Ideal Foundation Primary School in Ibadan and GOF College in Osogbo, Osun State.
After secondary school, he studied Communication and Language Arts at the University of Ibadan.

Career Beginnings

Young Jonn’s professional journey began in 2012 after signing with Hit Factory Studios, a move that introduced him to major Nigerian artists. His big break came when he produced Olamide’s hit single “Story for the Gods”.

From that point, he became one of the most sought-after producers in the industry.

Rise to Fame

Young Jonn played a major role in shaping the street-hop and Afropop sound dominating Nigeria between 2014 and 2018. He produced several hit tracks for superstar artists such as:

• Olamide – “Bobo”, “Story for the Gods”, “Mama Milo”

• Lil Kesh – “Efejoku”, “Gbese”, “Is It Because I Love You”

• Davido – “Biggest Backside”

• Viktoh, Adekunle Gold, Kizz Daniel, and many more.

His signature production style earned him the name “The Wicked Producer.”

Transition Into Singing

In 2022, Young Jonn officially transitioned into a recording artist after signing with Chocolate City Music.

He released his debut EP “Love Is Not Enough (Vol. 1)”, which featured the widely-loved single “Dada”. The remix with Davido pushed him further into mainstream fame.

Later in 2022, he followed up with “Love Is Not Enough (Vol. 2)”, housing songs like “Normally”, “Xtra Cool”, and “If You Leave”.
His melodic voice and catchy songwriting made him a favorite among Afropop lovers.

In 2024, he dropped his first full-length album “Jiggy Forever”, solidifying his place as both a producer and artist.

Notable Songs

Some of Young Jonn’s biggest songs include:

• Dada

• Xtra Cool

• Normally

• Aquafina

• If You Leave

• Sharpally

Awards & Achievements

Young Jonn has received several recognitions including:

• Producer of the Year (Headies Awards 2016)

• African Producer of the Year (Soundcity MVP Awards 2017)

• Multiple nominations for his contribution to hit music across Nigeria.

Net Worth

Young Jonn is estimated to be worth around ₦400 million (unconfirmed), earned from music production, singing, endorsements, and performance bookings.

Personal Life

Young Jonn keeps his personal and relationship life private. He is focused on expanding his music career and building his brand.