Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, professionally known as Jaywon, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, performer, producer and actor. Following his departure from Kennis Music, he founded the Next World Music record label in 2013. In 2009, the Nigerian Music Video Awards presented Jaywon with the Best New Artist award. He also won the award for Best Recording at The Headies 2013 and the Tush Awards for 'This Year' song.
Jaywon completed his primary education at ECWA Primary School, then moved on to Government Secondary School in Kogi State for his secondary schooling before graduating with an HND in Accounting from Federal Polytechnic, Bida.
The singer then moved to Lagos in 2005 and under a year after, secured collaborations with Ray G, Sound Sultan, W4, Slizzy E and 2baba.
Jaywon was given the opportunity to sing at the Kennis Music Easter Fiesta in 2009, and he made such an impression that the event's organizers were immediately interested in him. Jaywon signed a record deal with Kennis Music Record Label later that year. 'Jaywon has one of the most recognisable voices in the industry,' he was once said...' In December 2012, He released the single 'Odun Yi (This Year)' to critical and commercial acclaim. PZ Cusson later inked an endorsement arrangement with him, allowing the firm to exploit his popular song, 'This Year', for promotional purposes which enabled the company use his hit song, ‘This Year’ for promotional purposes.
Date of Birth | 6th June 1986 |
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Age | 38 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Country | Nigeria |
Birth Place | Kogi State |
Ethnicity | Yoruba people |
Hair Color | Black Hair |
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Eye Color | Brown |
Aliases | Jaywon |
Career Start | 2005 (19 years ago) |
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Net Worth | 1500000 |
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