Nigerian hitmaker Young Jonn, has issued a firm message to his critics, urging them not to trivialize the years of effort that built his career.
The producer-turned-singer has been under fire in recent days, with a section of fans accusing him of sounding “monotonous.” Their comments sparked a wave of backlash that prompted the singer to publicly defend his craft.
Taking to his X page, Young Jonn wrote:
“If you’re not a fan of my work, leave it at that! Don’t come here and water down my years of hard work!”
His response quickly gained traction, reigniting the growing conversation around the pressure Nigerian artists face to evolve sonically while keeping up with fans’ expectations.
Some fans stepped up to defend him, insisting that constant criticism often blinds people to the consistency and evolution behind an artist’s journey. @adewunmi0112 wrote, “Don’t mind dem. The more you reply dem, the more arrogant they will become.”
Another user, @not2baddmusic, emphasized tolerance for diverse music tastes:
“Some kind of music isn’t for everyone and it’s fine, just don’t discredit someone’s work.”
Others, however, offered a more balanced critique. @ezzybreed weighed in:
“The problem with you and other celebrities is that when people appreciate or praise you, you see and don’t respond. But immediately one negative comment goes out, you jump on it… I love your work, but make una change abeg.”
Supporters also expressed admiration for his growth. @mmesom123 commented: “Your consistency and growth dey inspire plenty of us Anybody wey no appreciate your craft fit waka. Your real fans dey here strong.”
On the flip side, some listeners echoed the call for variety. @philo_talkmusiq said:
“I love your work but atp I feel it’s becoming redundant. I know you’re a producer so I’m expecting different sounds. Variety is the spice of life.”
Despite the mixed reactions, many fans pointed out that Young Jonn has earned the right to experiment after putting in over a decade of solid work.
Young Jonn began his career in 2010 as a producer and became a household name through his affiliation with Olamide’s YBNL, where he produced some of the label’s biggest hits. In 2022, he switched to full-time artistry after signing with Chocolate City, and his breakout single “Dada”, followed by a viral remix with Davido, cemented his rise as one of the industry’s most successful producer-turned-singers.
With his latest reaction, Young Jonn makes it clear that he is open to growth, but not to the dismissal of his journey.