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After over a decade, we are still here – Jaywon celebrates his classic single ‘This Year’
Nigerian singer Jaywon is celebrating a decade of his classic hit ‘This Year (Odun Yi)’, a song that has cemented its place as a staple of Nigeria’s festive season and New Year celebrations.
Released in 2013, the track continues to resonate with audiences, providing positive declarations and soothing melodies that accompany the transition into each new year.
In 2024, ‘This Year (Odun Yi)’ once again enjoyed significant attention during the Detty December festivities, solidifying its status as a timeless anthem.
Jaywon marked the milestone by sharing a new performance video of the song on December 31, 2024, ahead of the New Year, sparking conversations about its enduring relevance.
Social media users reacted to the post, with some comparing the song to Mariah Carey’s global holiday classic ‘All I Want For Christmas’.
In response, Jaywon embraced the comparison as a compliment, saying: “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.”
Who are you making money with 2025??
Tag and share this post with them!! pic.twitter.com/qeu04qf7CY
— Jaywon (@JAYWONJUWONLO) December 30, 2024
Music Executive and Talent Manager Korie Samuel highlighted the song’s cultural and commercial value, stating that if the Nigerian music industry operated at an optimal level, Jaywon would be earning millions in royalties annually from the song.
As the track celebrates its 10th anniversary, its impact on Nigerian culture remains undeniable, with fans and new listeners alike continuing to find inspiration in its hopeful and celebratory lyrics. Jaywon’s classic is a testament to the power of timeless music.
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 https://t.co/vW2qRY1Axh
— koko is tired. (@korie_tweets) January 1, 2025