“Olamide taught me work ethic.” In this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, Nigerian hitmaker Young Jonn sits down with Joey Akan to reflect on his rise from church keyboards in Osogbo to the global stage—first as a chart-topping producer, and now a boundary-pushing solo artist. From “Story for the Gods” and “Bobo” with Olamide, to solo smashes like “Dada,” “Aquafina,” “Xtra Cool,” and “Sokoto,” Young Jonn’s evolution is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. He opens up about the loss of his mother, the push from his manager Isioma to take the mic, and the emotional courage it took to own his voice. He dives deep into his YBNL-era production legacy, including working on “Mafo,” “Big Big Things,” “Currency,” and more. He shares the lessons he learned from Olamide: “Work first, shine later.”
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