Jojo Todynho

Jojo Todynho
Jojo in 2022
Born
Jordana Gleise de Jesus Menezes

(1997-02-11) February 11, 1997
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OccupationsSinger, television presenter, entrepreneur
Musical career
GenresFunk carioca, samba
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–present
LabelUniversal Music Group

Jordana Gleise de Jesus Menezes (born February 11, 1997), better known by her stage names Jojo Todynho and Jojo Maronttinni, is a Brazilian singer, television presenter, and entrepreneur.[1] She gained national recognition with the funk carioca hit song "Que Tiro Foi Esse".[2] In 2020, she was the winner of the 12th season of the reality show A Fazenda, broadcast by Record TV.[3]

Biography

Born and raised in Bangu, a neighborhood in the suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, Jojo hails from a modest family and was reared by her paternal grandmother, Rita Maria.[4] During her childhood, she participated in the choir of a Baptist church and also took part in singing and dance performances at school.[4] The artist lost her father at the age of ten, when he fell victim to a stray bullet while working as a security guard at a LAN house.[5]

To help support her grandmother financially, Jordana began working early in her adolescence, holding positions such as telephone operator, cleaner, street vendor, caregiver for the elderly, nanny, playroom attendant at shopping malls, and ice cream seller.[6] In pursuit of her independence, she moved to the neighborhood of Lapa at the age of twenty, where she lived in a rented studio apartment until early 2018.[7]

She began her work on the internet, posting music videos on Facebook and maintaining her own YouTube channel, where she speaks openly about sex and romantic relationships.[8] After gaining notoriety on YouTube, Todynho embarked on a musical career. In mid‑2017, she signed a contract with Universal Music to release her debut single, "Sentada Diferente," which did not achieve significant success.[9] Around the same time, Todynho also made a guest appearance on the telenovela A Força do Querer, broadcast by TV Globo.[10] Later that year, she appeared in the music video for Anitta's "Vai Malandra", which brought her widespread recognition online.[11]

Jojo Todynho in 2018

In 2018, she gained national recognition after recording and releasing the funk carioca song "Que Tiro Foi Esse", which became a hit song shortly after its release.[11] On September 7, 2020, Jojo was confirmed as a contestant on the twelfth season of the reality show A Fazenda, aired by Record TV.[12] In the finale, held on December 17, Jojo was crowned champion of the reality show with 52.54% of the votes, winning a prize of R$1.5 million. In June 2021, Jojo made her debut as a host on the Globo's entertainment channel Multishow, with the talk show Jojo Nove e Meia.[13] In February 2022, she was confirmed as one of the participants in the 19th edition of the talent show Dança dos Famosos, finishing the competition in 6th place.[14]

In 2024, during the municipal election in Rio de Janeiro, she began to publicly declare her support for former President Jair Bolsonaro and to distance herself from the LGBTQ community, with which she had always maintained a strong connection.[15] In response, activist Agripino Magalhães Júnior accused her of being opportunistic, stating that she "used the LGBTQIA+ population as a stepping stone. Now that she no longer needs them, she has taken off the mask." He also filed a petition with the Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio de Janeiro to prevent her from performing the song "Arrasou Viado" henceforth.[16]

As a consequence of her stances, especially in videos where she appeared shouting and swearing, Avon terminated its contract with her.[17] Upon learning of the termination of the partnership, Todynho called for a boycott of the brand, receiving support from Bolsonaro-supporting influencers.[18] Jojo was also disinvited from São Paulo Fashion Week, a fashion event she was scheduled to participate in. Subsequently, she lost her position as muse of the Carnival at Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel and therefore did not participate in the group's parade in 2025.[19] After the matter gained media attention, outlets reported that Jojo's career was facing cancellation.[20]

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

  • "Sentada Diferente" (2017)
  • "Que Tiro Foi Esse" (2018)
  • "Vou com Tudo" (2018)
  • "Arrasou Viado" (2018)
  • "Rebolarizando" (with Pocah and DJ Lindão; 2018)
  • "Joga Sem Parar" (with Kevin O Chris; 2018)
  • "Acordei Gostosa" (2019)
  • "Achas" (with Preto Show and Blaya; 2020)
  • "Devo Tá na Moda" (2020)
  • "De Onde Eu Venho" (2022)
  • "Bangu" (2022)

As guest artist

  • "Perdendo a Mão" (Seakret and feat. Anitta and Jojo Maronttinni; 2018)
  • "Gin" (Funk Samba Club feat. Jojo Maronttinni; 2019)
  • "La Chapa Que Vibran" (La Materialista feat. Jojo Maronttinni and Belinda; 2019)
  • "Pesou o Rolê" (Harmonia do Samba feat. Jojo Maronttinni; 2021)

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Nominee Result Ref.
2018 MTV Millennial Awards Crush of the Year
Jojo Maronttinni
 Nominated [21]
Anthem of the Year
"Que Tiro Foi Esse"
 Nominated
Meme of the Year Won
Prêmio Jovem Brasileiro Hit of the Year Nominated
Meus Prêmios Nick Nominated [22]
New Musical Artist
Jojo Maronttinni
 Nominated [22]
2020 Splash Awards Best Reality Show Participant Nominated [23]
Prêmio Área VIP Best Reality Show Participant Nominated [24]
2021 MTV Millennial Awards Reality Show Royalty Nominated [25]

References

  1. ↑ "Jojo fala sobre luta contra a gordofobia: 'Vocês, preconceituosos, não passarão'". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  2. ↑ "'Que tiro foi esse?': hit conquista as redes e causa preocupação | #VirouViral". VEJA (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  3. ↑ "Jojo Todynho é a grande vencedora de A Fazenda 12". Record (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-12-18. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  4. 1 2 Oliveira, Cristyele (2020-09-11). "Quem é Jojo Todynho? Biografia, carreia e polêmicas da cantora". Área de Mulher (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2025-08-12. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  5. ↑ "Jojo Todynho". CARAS Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-01-05. Archived from the original on 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  6. ↑ Paulo, iG São (2018-01-16). "Nova estrela do funk, Jojo Todynho esbanja autoestima e tem fãs famosos". Portal iG (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  7. ↑ "ENTREVISTA: Quem é Jojo Toddynho, a dona do mais novo viral das redes sociais". www.hugogloss.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  8. ↑ "Quem é Jojo Todynho, a funkeira "plus size" que roubou a cena de Anitta?". musica.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  9. ↑ "Conheça Jojo Maronttinni (Jojo Todynho), a mais nova artista do Canal Funk Hits, que acaba de lançar a música "Sentada Diferente", produzida por DJ Batata | Notícias | Universal Music Brasil". Universal Music Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2026-03-14. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  10. ↑ "Funkeira Jojo Todynho comenta papel de ex-mulher de Sabiá em 'A força do querer'". Extra Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2017-10-17. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  11. 1 2 "'Que Tiro Foi Esse?': conheça Jojo Todynho, cantora do hit do momento". Fantástico (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2018-01-21. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  12. ↑ Gente, iG (2020-09-07). "Jojo Todynho é confirmada como participante de 'A Fazenda 12'". Portal iG (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  13. ↑ themusicjournalbrazil. "Jojo Todynho estreia como apresentadora do Multishow em junho". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  14. ↑ "Jojo Todynho é eliminada no 'Dança dos Famosos' e faz pedido: 'Globo, me contrata'". Estadão (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  15. ↑ "Jojo Todynho entra na política como 'preta de direita', promete apagar clipe e é criticada". UOL (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2025-10-08. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  16. ↑ Oliveira, Fábia (2024-09-15). "Ativista LGBT vai acionar Jojo Todynho na Justiça; saiba o motivo". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  17. ↑ Perline, Gabriel (November 6, 2024). "Jojo Todynho perde série de contratos e entra em declínio após comprar briga com LGBTs". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-08-14.
  18. ↑ "Bolsonaristas pedem boicote a marca de cosméticos após suposto fim de contrato da empresa com Jojo Todynho". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). October 24, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  19. ↑ Oliveira, Fábia (November 5, 2024). "Jojo Todynho diz que não decide sobre desfile após saída da Mocidade". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  20. ↑ Sodré, Thiago (November 6, 2024). "Jojo Todynho amarga o maior cancelamento de sua vida e pode enfrentar batalha judicial". Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved August 14, 2026.
  21. ↑ TOMMO (2018-04-02). "Confira os indicados ao MTV MIAW 2018". Ric.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  22. 1 2 "Anitta e Maísa lideram indicações do Meus Prêmios Nick; veja a lista - Mega 94". Mega 94 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2018-08-28. Archived from the original on 2024-09-20. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  23. ↑ "Splash Awards já tem vencedores! Veja os melhores de 2020 eleitos por vocês" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2026-02-23. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  24. ↑ Redação (2021-01-22). "Confira os Vencedores do "Prêmio Área VIP – Melhores da Mídia 2020" - Portal Área VIP". Portal Área VIP (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2026-02-15. Retrieved 2026-07-14.
  25. ↑ "Luísa Sonza, Anitta, Pabllo Vittar: confira os indicados do 'MTV MIAW 2021'". www.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-07-14.
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