Young Jonn claps back at BlaqBonez over 2015 collaboration snub

Abdullateef Fowewe

Nigerian singer and producer, Young Jonn has playfully rejected rapper BlaqBonez’s recent call for a collaboration, digging up an 11-year-old slight in a light-hearted online exchange that has fans laughing.

The back-and-forth began when Young Jonn posted, “I need like 5 bad friends way we go de move in bulk !”

BlaqBonez replied, “oya make we dey togetherrrr sing as one.”

Before Young Jonn followed up with a pointed jab, “Go sing as one with coublon 👀.”

Young Jonn’s response reflected BlaqBonez’s December 2015 post that read, “Young john Or Dj coublon? I think I’m with DJ Coublon.”

Quoting Young Jonn’s tweet, BlaqBonez writes, “see wetin my 2015 handler dey type”.

The exchange references a time when Young Jonn was primarily known as a rising producer rather than a mainstream singer.

At the time, DJ Coublon was among Nigeria’s in-demand beatmakers, working with major acts.

Young Jonn, born John Saviours Udomboso and nicknamed “The Wicked Producer,” built his early reputation producing hits for artists linked to the YBNL circle and others, including work associated with Olamide, Davido and Lil Kesh.

He later transitioned successfully into performing, scoring major success with tracks like “Dada” after signing with Chocolate City in 2022.

BlaqBonez born Emeka Akumefule, also signed to Chocolate City, has carved out a strong career as a sharp-tongued rapper with projects such as Emeka Must Shine.

The two labelmates have collaborated several times in recent years, including on “No Sleep,” “Showcase,” and “W For Wetego” (with Phyno), and have even shared stages.