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  • Social media broke industry barriers, says Joeboy

    Social media broke industry barriers, says Joeboy

    Music sensation Joseph Akinfenwa popularly known as Joeboy has highlighted the pros and cons of social media with emphasis on its role in breaking barriers and fostering greater accessibility for artists and fans alike.

    Joeboy, in an interview on 3FM, underscored the profound influence of platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok in revolutionising the way music is created, shared, and consumed.

    He noted that social media has empowered artists to connect directly with their audience, bypassing traditional gatekeepers and fostering a more democratic environment for artistic expression.

    “Social media has been a game-changer for me and many other artists. It has allowed us to reach a global audience without necessarily relying on mainstream media, record labels, or gatekeepers. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok have become essential tools for promoting our music and engaging with fans in real-time.”

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    “Now all of a sudden you can just get into the industry by just posting a cover or a song of yourself singing randomly on your bed and next thing is it is getting millions of views and everybody wants to work with you and connect with you,” he said.

    Joeboy also emphasised drawbacks associated with the platform, stating that while social media provides a platform for self-expression, it also facilitates the creation of a “facade,” where individuals can easily be misled.

    “I can take a picture in front of a jet right now, I won’t say a word, and the next thing bloggers will say Joeboy has bought a jet, and people who do not know me privately will believe it, and if do not see anything they will take it as fact,” he said.

  • Wizkid’s denouncement of afrobeats misunderstood – Joeboy

    Wizkid’s denouncement of afrobeats misunderstood – Joeboy

    Famous singer, Joseph Akinwale, popularly known as Joeboy, said he believes his Grammy-winning colleague Wizkid’s recent comment on Afrobeats was taken out of context.

    The Nation reported that Wizkid earned backlash after he recently denounced Afrobeats on social media.

    The singer explained that Wizkid’s decision to cease identifying as an Afrobeats artiste was because he makes “all sorts of music.”

    Read Also: Rema, Bella Shmurda, Joeboy shaking the world, says Kizz Daniel

    Reacting in the latest episode of the Big Friday Day Show with Tacha on Cool FM, Lagos, Joeboy said that Wizkid was misunderstood, stressing that the singer wasn’t ditching Afrobeats.

    He said: “Wizkid’s statement is being misunderstood, he is not running away from Afrobeats. All we are saying is our identity is Afrobeats but please don’t box us because we can make other genres of music too.”

  • Rema, Bella Shmurda, Joeboy shaking the world, says Kizz Daniel

    Rema, Bella Shmurda, Joeboy shaking the world, says Kizz Daniel

    Afrobeats sensation Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, has praised the emerging talents in the industry, such as Rema, Joeboy, Bella Shmurda, Fireboy DML, and others, for their remarkable impact on the global stage.

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    In a recent interview, the singer emphasized that the artists are already making waves internationally with their exceptional talents.

    He said: “We had lots of new talents, I think Omah Lay has been here cos he has sung with Justin Bieber. I think Rema, Fireboy DML, Joeboy, we have Bella Shmurda, we have Skiibii Mayana. We have a whole lot of them… those guys are already shaking the world…those boys are already doing wonders.”

  • Why I sometimes pity my ex-girlfriends – Joeboy

    Why I sometimes pity my ex-girlfriends – Joeboy

    Afrobeats singer, Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has explained why he sometimes feels pity for his estranged girlfriends.

    He said the pity stemmed from his belief that they would most likely never find another lover like him.

    On his X handle, he wrote: “Sometimes I pity my exes because they’ll most likely never find another lover like me.”

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    Joeboy in an interview last year claimed he spent roughly N50 million on his girlfriend within two years.

    He said he was not sure about the figure, adding that it could be far more than that.

    He also said he prefers to keep the identity of his girlfriend hidden to protect his private life from social media scrutiny.

  • Why I want to be like Don Jazzy, Olamide – Joeboy

    Why I want to be like Don Jazzy, Olamide – Joeboy

    Afrobeats sensation, Joseph Akinfenwa, popularly known as Joeboy has said he wants to be a combination of his senior colleagues, Don Jazzy and Olamide, who are successful artistes and music executives.

    He said he admires the duo because they didn’t just create niches for themselves, but also gave other platforms to attain success in the music industry.

    He disclosed this in a recent episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast hosted by Joey Akan.

    Joeboy said he was excited about the future following his exit from Mr Eazi’s Empawa and the launch of his record label, Young Legend.

    Read Also: Mr Eazi, Temi Otedola unfollow Joeboy on Instagram

    He said: “I am so super excited about what is to come because one thing I always used to say to my friends then is that I want to be a combination of Don Jazzy and Olamide. Because it’s one thing to come into the game and create your own wave, and then help others and facilitate a lot more waves.

    “It’s not even about the money, it’s about the fact that I can say I helped people.”

  • I once worked in a pure water factory – Joeboy

    I once worked in a pure water factory – Joeboy

    Afrobeats sensation Joseph Akinfenwa popularly known as Joeboy has said becoming rich was a determination propelled after working briefly at a sachet water factory during a strike while in the university.

    He said because of the struggle he went through searching for a job during his undergraduate days, he was scared he might not find a lucrative job when he graduates.

    Speaking in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast, Joeboy said: “I studied Human Resources and Personal Management. When I was in university, there was a strike for like three months. So I decided to get a job and I was searching for a job for like three months in the whole of Lagos. I did not get one single job.

    Read Also: Why my girlfriend’s identity remains disclosed – Joeboy

    “There was even a time I worked in a pure water factory as a marketer. At that point I was like, ‘I’m looking so hard for a job and I can’t find any. Is this how I’m going to end up when I finish school?’ So that was also a trigger. I told myself, ‘You really have to make sure you make it [in the music industry].”

  • Why my girlfriend’s identity remains disclosed – Joeboy

    Why my girlfriend’s identity remains disclosed – Joeboy

    Afrobeats singer, Joseph Akinfenwa, popularly known as Joeboy, has decided to maintain the anonymity of his girlfriend, allowing speculation to persist about her identity.

    He revealed in a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos that they have been in a relationship for approximately three years.

    Joeboy further disclosed that he plans to propose to her when the timing feels right.

    Read Also: Joeboy exits Empawa Music, launches own record label

    He said: “I do have a girlfriend as a responsible man, we’ve been together for like 2-3 years, I would put a ring on it when I’m ready, no pressure. Her identity will remain a mystery. Everyone can keep wondering who she is.”

    The singer said his favourite thing about his girlfriend is that she is very understanding.

  • My rise to stardom unexpected – Joeboy

    My rise to stardom unexpected – Joeboy

    Notable singer, Joseph Akinfenwa, popularly known as Joeboy has shared his challenges while navigating newfound fame.

    During a discussion on the latest episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast, Joeboy described his fame as sudden.

    He expressed shock at the rapid international success of his debut hit song, ‘Baby’, which became a sensation within just three months of its release.

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    Reflecting on his unexpected rise to fame, Joeboy revealed that he was astonished by how swiftly he became recognisable to people.

    He said: “I wasn’t ready when ‘Baby’ blew. I had to adapt to get used to fame. It was so sudden. I dropped the song [‘Baby’] in March [2019], and by June I was already doing shows in countries I thought didn’t listen to Nigerian music. Countries like Tanzania, and Uganda. In three months!”

  • Thank for taking chance on me, Joeboy appreciates Mr. Eazi

    Thank for taking chance on me, Joeboy appreciates Mr. Eazi

    Afrobeats artist Joeboy has expressed gratitude to his former label boss, Mr. Eazi, as he officially departs from Empawa to establish his own record label.

    The Nation reported that Joeboy recently announced his decision to launch Young Legend, his new label, in partnership with Warner Group, aimed at nurturing the next generation of music talents.

    Despite embarking on this new journey, Joeboy remains thankful to Mr. Eazi for his pivotal role in his music career over the past five years.

    Read Also: JUST IN: Joeboy deletes all posts on Instagram, leaves profile picture blank

    He took to Twitter to share a heartfelt appreciation note to his former mentor.

    He wrote: “Thank you for taking a chance on me. Thank you for believing in me when others told you I wasn’t good enough. You are a big part of my journey and I’m grateful for the last 5 years. I wish you nothing but the best.”

  • Joeboy exits Empawa Music, launches own record label

    Joeboy exits Empawa Music, launches own record label

    Afrobeats singer, Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has announced the birth of his record label, Young Legend, as he parts ways with Empawa Music, owned by Mr Eazi.

    The singer signed a dual deal with global music giant, Warner Music.

    The dual deal sees Joeboy launch his record label called Young Legend as well as being Warner Music’s latest flagship artist.

    Read Also: JUST IN: Joeboy deletes all posts on Instagram, leaves profile picture blank

    Sharing a ritual-themed clip announcing the launch of his record label via X, Joeboy wrote: “Dawn of a new era. Young Legend is alive.”

    Recall that Joeboy joined Empawa Music five years ago and gained prominence with the release of his hit single, ‘Baby.’

    He was nominated for the Next Rated category at the 2019 Headies Awards but lost to Rema.