Jaywon has been active in the Nigerian music scene for over thirteen years now, right from when he was a Kennis Music signee to being the CEO of Next World Music Record Label. As you read through this article, we’ll be discussing the biography of this Kogi State-born singer, songwriter, performer, record producer, and actor. We’d tell you about his childhood, career, and awards he’s won, as well as mention the songs, EPs, and albums he released in his decade-plus music career.
The biography of Jaywon would be discussed below:
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Early Life and Education
Jaywon, whose real name is Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, was born in Egbe, Kogi State, on June 6, 1986. He is a native of Egbe Mekun in Kogi State. He had his primary school education at ECWA Primary School before proceeding to Government Secondary School in Kogi State to obtain his secondary school education. After obtaining his SSCE, Jaywon went on to receive his tertiary education at Federal Polytechnic, Bida, where he graduated with a higher national diploma degree (HND) in Accounting.
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Age
Jaywon will turn 37 years old on June 6, 2023.
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Music Career
In 2005, Jaywon moved to Lagos State to pursue a career in music. In his second year in Lagos, Jaywon, then as an independent artist, had secured collaboration with artists such as Ray G, Sound Sultan, 2face, Slizzy E, and W4. In 2009, Jaywon secured a record deal with Kennis Music Record Label, months after he had impressed the label executive with his performance at the 2009 Kennis Music Fiesta.
Jaywon released his first official body of work in 2009 titled Meet Jaywon, and two years later he dropped Meet Jaywon Reloaded, both released through Kennis Music. His first major song that enjoyed critical and commercial success was This Year (Odun Yi) which was released in December 2012. The song earned him an endorsement arrangement with PZ Cussons, allowing the company to use the song for promotional purposes. In 2013, he released an EP titled This Year (Odun Yi) which housed five tracks which include This Year (Odun Yi), From Anambra, Angelina, Madantin, and Tanawole.
After about 4 years in Kennis Music, Jaywon departed the record label to form his indie record label tagged Next World Music. Through his label, Jaywon released some songs which featured artists like Vector, Reekado Banks, and Reminisce, in preparation for his third music album, Oba Orin. In 2016, Jaywon released his much-anticipated third album, Oba Orin. The album was the first album that was released through his record label, Next World Music. The album enjoyed support from guest appearances from Reekado Banks, May D, Phyno, Oritse Femi, Obesere, Mode 9, and 9ice, among others. Some songs in the Oba Orin album include My Way, Fog, Back to Sender, Kule Lori, Back Home, Gbadun, Paraga, and PFM (Mama).
On June 25, 2020, Jaywon released a 10-song extended playlist (EP) tagged Aje, which featured Save Fame, Zlatan, Phyno, Barry Jhay, IDYL, QDot, Keke Ogunde, and Umu Obiligbo, among others. The team that was involved in the production of the EP consist of Blaq Jerzee, Irockclassic, Soularge, Don Adah, Tefa Phynest, and Xsmile.
Jaywon’s fourth studio album tagged Jahbalee through Next World Music, in March 2022. The 14-track album features several artists, including Seyi Vibez, Raybekah, Jaywillz, Timaya, Portable, Femeye, Medikal, Donna, Namenji, Kerwin Du Bois, and Tanashe. Some of the songs of the album include Remember, Don’t Leave Me, City of Love, Don’t Stop, Caribbean Queen, So in Love, and On God.
Aside from being a singer and songwriter which he is widely known, Jaywon also produces songs and even acts. Jaywon was part of the cast of Army of the Thieves.
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Discography
This is a breakdown of the albums, EPs, and songs credited to Jaywon as the lead artist.
Here are the studio albums of Jaywon:
- Meet Jaywon (2009)
- Meet Jaywon Reloaded (2011)
- Oba Orin (2016)
- Jahbalee (2022)
Here are the extended plays (EPs) of Jaywon:
- This Year (Odun Yi)
- Aje
Here are the songs Jaywon is credited as the lead artist:
- This Year (Odun Yi)
- From Anambra
- Angelina
- Madantin Remix (featuring Olamide, Phyno, and May D)
- Tanawole (featuring Reminisce)
- Give Me (featuring Stormrex)
- Gbadu (featuring Reekado Bank)
- Show Me (Bami Tale)
- Intro (featuring Kris D’ razor)
- Jolly Muke (featuring 9ice)
- Back Home
- Ability
- Sofun Won
- Fog (Favour of God)
- Champion (Akogun)
- Kule Lori (featuring Reminisce & Seriki)
- Okun United (featuring Kefchild)
- Paraga (featuring Small Doctor & Obesere)
- Back to Sender (with Vector tha Viper)
- Another Level (featuring Mr. Eazi)
- Another Christmas is Here
- Sugar (featuring Jaywillz)
- Last Last (featuring Seyi Vibes)
- Banuso (featuring Oritse Femi)
- My Way (ft. Tiwa Savage)
- PFM (Mama) (featuring Mode 9)
- Just Thinking (featuring Medikal)
- On God (featuring Fameye)
- Albarka (featuring Namenj)
- Kati (featuring Kati)
- So in Love (featuring A Pass)
- Caribbean Queen (featuring Kerwin Du Bois)
- Don’t Stop
- Remember
- Don’t Leave Me (featuring Raybekah)
- The City of Love (featuring Timaya)
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Next World Music Record Label
Jaywon left Kennis Music in 2013 to form his indie record label, Next World Record Label. Through this imprint, Jaywon released his third and fourth albums, Oba Orin and Jahbalee respectively, as well as Aje, a mixtape that he released in 2020. He signed the record label’s first artist named Twist Da Fireman in 2016.
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Awards
Here is a list of awards Jaywon has won in his career:
- Best New Act Award at the 2009 Nigerian Entertainment Award
- Best Recording Award at The Headies 2013 Edition
- Best Indigenous Act Award at the 2016 Edition of ACIA
- Special Recognition Award at the 2016 Edition of Tush Awards
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Net Worth
Jaywon has been in the music industry for over a decade, and within that time he’s been able to accumulate a substantial amount of wealth from several income streams, including album sales, streaming royalties, show performances, and more. Although we can’t say for a fact how much Jaywon is worth, we are inclined to state that his estimated net worth falls between $1.5 million and $3 million.