After over a decade – Jaywon celebrates relevance of classic single ‘This Year’

• Jaywon has celebrated the relevance of his 2013 hit song This Year.
• Still making waves in its 12th year since its release, the singer took to social media to toot his horn, celebrating his achievement.
• Jaywon added that he didn’t mind being called Africa’s Mariah Carey as he sees it as a compliment and not a shade.

Nigerian singer, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare aka Jaywon‘s classic record ‘This Year (Odun Yi)’ has become a recurring theme of Nigerian annual Detty December festivities.

The song again enjoyed commercial attention in 2024 and the new year 2025 as it continues to be a classic that soundtracks the holiday celebrations.

Jaywon shared a new performance video of the single on his social media on Wednesday January 1.

In reaction to the post, some social media users described it as an attempt by the singer to regain relevance by relying on his classic record while comparing it to Mariah Carey‘s classic ‘All I Want For Christmas’.

In reaction to the post, the singer stated that he considered the comparison a compliment. His words:

“A song that’s been playing strong for 13 years and you think your hate today will stop it? Call me the African Mariah Carey if you want; it doesn’t bother me in fact, it’s a compliment. After over a decade, we’re still here, still loved, and still supported, and for that, I’m endlessly grateful to Jehovah and my amazing fans.”

The single released in 2013 holds an important place in the hearts of many listeners who start their year by tapping into its positive declarations and comforting melodies.

Speaking on the song’s impact on the Nigerian ecosystem, Music Executive and Talent Manager Korie Samuel opined in a post on X that should the Nigerian music industry be operating at an optimal level, Jaywon is supposed to be raking into millions in royalties annually off the song. He tweeted:

“This is the closest thing we have to a holiday classic in nigeria. but, unfortunately nigeria is happening to it.

if we had any structure in afrobeats, all jaywon ought to be doing for the rest of his life is exercising, eating healthy, and praying to his creator for long life.”

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