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Joeboy, speaks to MOBOLA SADIQ about being in the limelight at age 23, his music career

Fast-rising singer, Joseph Akinfenwa, better known as Joeboy, speaks to MOBOLA SADIQ about being in the limelight at age 23, his music career and other issues

Tell us a bit about your childhood and educational background?

My real name is Joseph Akinfenwa-Donus. I was born in Surulere but grew up in Akoka, Lagos State. My parents are Yoruba, I have two brothers and a sister. As the last born of the family, I grew up surrounded with music influences. My dad played the church organ, my elder brother played the guitar. So, I used to go with them for choir practice and that  influenced my love for music subconsciously. I remember going to ID Cabasa’s studio when I was about eight years old with my brother. I attended Akoka primary and secondary school. I graduated from the University of Lagos where I studied Human Resources Management.

What were some of the fondest memories of growing up?

One of my fondest memories of childhood was when my uncle brought me toys and video games. I remember having a lot of toys as a child and I started playing video games at the age of five. I lived in a family house so I had a lot of cousins around me and people to play with. We had like 10 dogs too so there was so much fun at home. Looking back, I can say I had a great childhood.

Why did you choose music as a career?

I’d say music chose me, it’s my destiny. I thought I would probably end up having a white-collar job. I love music but I didn’t see myself being a professional artiste. I just loved singing for fun but one thing led to another and with words of encouragement from the people I respect, I had to accept my destiny as an artiste.

In 2019, you were one of the songsters that made wave in the music industry, how did you feel when your song ‘Baby’’ became a hit?

It was one of the best feelings ever. As a young boy from Akoka, Bariga, in Lagos State, having the number one song in a country was a beautiful feeling. I almost cried at the success of the song and I’ll forever be thankful to everyone that supports me and my music.

In recent times, young talented artistes have also done well in the music industry, do you feel scared of being easily outshined?

In recent times, young talented artistes have also done well in the music industry, do you feel scared of being easily outshined?

I am not scared of being outshined, being where I am is not by my power but by God’s grace and blessings. I’ll always put out amazing music and I’ll be relevant for a very long time. The sky is big enough for everyone to fly.

What were some of the challenges that you thought you would face before joining the music industry?

One of the challenges that I had envisaged was how I was going to promote my music. Another one was how I was going to handle the fame that comes with being a popullar artiste.

Did you ever think that at 23, you would have gone far or made a hit?

Yes, I knew I would go far with my music because I started working towards it early. I had faith in myself when I realised music was going to be what I wanted to do as a profession.

Some people have said that young artistes don’t know how to handle fame for a long period of time. Can this be true?

Truthfully, it’s difficult handling fame as a young person but I think I’ll handle my fame well. Before my music made waves, I was always around Mr Eazi, so I learnt a lot from him.

People have also said that music in recent times promotes too much nudity and excessive use of daring video vixens. How do you react to this?

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