Music producer and singer, John Udomboso, popularly known as Young Jonn, has opened up on how his mother’s death spurred his switch from being a producer to a musician.

He disclosed the information while recalling how he was heartbroken by the loss in a recent interview with Nandi Madida on Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio.

Young Jonn claimed that he began spending more time alone in his studio, adding that he stopped producing for artists.

The “Aquafina” crooner revealed that he recorded a lot of songs but never used it or released it, so he decided to start doing so.

He said: “What really triggered that was back in 2017 when I lost my mum. I started spending so much time by myself. I was not turning up for my studio sessions or being in the studio with artistes, like I used to. So, I had so much music lying around, because I was recording so much. That period made me start putting out music, because I never really planned to do that.

“However, it feels so good and amazing. I feel blessed, regardless of what the outcome is. I never saw this coming, and I did not plan for it. I am releasing my debut album now, and it feels so surreal. The love has been crazy, since I started putting out music. A lot has happened in my life, and I feel so blessed, regardless of what anyone thinks.”

Controversial street hop musician, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has appealed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forgive him for spraying money on his fans in the past.

Portable’s plea is coming after the six-month jail sentence handed down to crossdresser Okuneye Idris, also known as Bobrisky, for Naira Mutilation offence.

Portable once declared he gave his followers almost N2 million daily in spray paint.

The street artist asserted in a recent live chat that his actions bring kindness to people.

The head of the Zeh Nation label, appearing fearful of the consequences following footage showing him splattering cash, pleaded for forgiveness from the government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Portable announced that he would never engage in spraying money as he encouraged his supporters to open bank accounts, adding that he would only make transfers.

“I didn’t deface the Naira, I help a lot of people, after God na government, please forgive me if you have videos of me spraying money, no more spraying of money”, he said.

Bobrisky was handed a 6-month jail term on Friday.

The judge ruled that the jail-term commenced from March 24, 2024, the day of his arrest.

Recall that the court had on April 5, 2024, convicted him after pleaded guilty to the four counts charge of abusing the Naira currency made against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has opened up on her journey into the music industry.

Despite initially aspiring to pursue acting, she revealed during a recent interview with MTV Live that a crush influenced her decision to delve into music.

Tiwa disclosed this revelation while discussing her latest movie, “Water and Garri,” which marks her debut in Nollywood.
The film, titled ‘Water and Garri,’ is said to be shown on released on Amazon Prime Video.

The movie was produced by Everything Savage and Unbound Studios.

According to Tiwa, acting was her first love before music but she entered into the music industry because she wanted to be close to her crush.

She said; “I’ve always wanted to do acting. Acting was one of my first love before music. I got into music because I had a crush on a guy and he was always around the musician so I said ‘yeah, forget acting and just go into music.’”