Joeboy, whose real name is Joseph Akinwale, is a talented singer and songwriter from Nigeria. He was born on May 21, 1997, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He gained recognition in 2017 when he was discovered by Mr Eazi, who is a prominent artist and the founder of the record label emPawa Africa.

Joeboy's music is characterized by Afro-pop and R&B genres. He is often referred to as "Young Legend" due to his young age and the impact he has made in the music industry.

Joeboy

Early Life and Education 

Joeboy was born on May 21, 1997, in the vibrant city of Lagos, located in Lagos State, Nigeria. Before achieving fame, he pursued his studies in Human Resources at the University of Lagos.

Career 

The Nigerian music artist Joeboy released a song called "Fààjí" on October 26, 2018, which featured Mr Eazi. He used some of the money from a grant he got from emPawa100 to make a music video for this song. On March 1, 2019, Joeboy released another single, "Baby", which was very successful, with 20 million streams on YouTube and Spotify combined in 2019. The music video for "Baby" got over 31 million views on YouTube.

On August 15, 2019, Joeboy released a song called "Beginning" which was produced by Killertunes. The music video for this song had 23 million views on YouTube. The song tells a story about Joeboy falling for a friend who he had initially rejected. 

In November 2019, Joeboy released his first extended play record, Love & Light, under the label emPawa Africa. This record included the songs "Baby" and "Beginning", as well as a track featuring Mayorkun called "Don't Call Me" and another song called "All for You".

In 2019, Joeboy won the Best Artist in African Pop at the All Africa Music Awards and Best Pop at the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival in 2020. He was also nominated for several awards from City People Entertainment and The Headies. 

He released a single called "Call" on April 10, 2020, which was produced by Dera. This song, described as a catchy love song by OkayAfrica, was the first single from his upcoming debut album. The music video for "Call", directed by TG Omori, had dystopian sci-fi themes.

In January 2021, Joeboy announced his first studio album, Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic, which was released in February 2021 and had moderate commercial success.

Joeboy released his second studio album, Body & Soul, on May 19, 2023. This album was promoted with four singles: "Sip (Alcohol)", "Contour", "Body & Soul", and "Duffel Bag".

Joeboy released another single, "Only God Save Me", on November 3, 2023, which he had previewed earlier.

Parents 

Joeboy's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Akinfenwa-Donus. His father and older brother were passionate about music, which inspired him to pursue singing.

Girlfriend 

Joeboy has never openly acknowledged being in a romantic relationship. However, in February 2020, he posted a photo on his Twitter page featuring an unidentified girl, sparking rumors that she could be his girlfriend.

Twin Brother

In 2020, Joeboy's twin brother, Coldee, appeared on social media and made statements suggesting that Joeboy had neglected him after achieving fame. Coldee asserted that he had made significant sacrifices for Joeboy's success but felt abandoned once his brother became famous.

Record Label

Joeboy is a musical artist who is signed to a record label called Banku Music, which is owned by Mr. Eazi. Mr. Eazi discovered Joeboy after seeing his cover of the song "Shape Of You" and reached out to him through a direct message. He encouraged Joeboy to join a program called #emPawa100, which provides support to up-and-coming artists. Joeboy was fortunate to be selected as one of the 100 artists to receive a grant of $300,000. He was also chosen as one of the top 10 artists to attend a mentorship bootcamp in South Africa. In addition, Joeboy was one of two artists who received an extra $50,000 in funding.

Songs 

1. Sip

2. Body & Soul

3. Lose Ya

4. Don't Call Me Back

5. Baby

6. Duffel Bag

7. Wetin Be Love

8. Beginning

9. Mumu

10. Abeg

11. Likkle Riddim

12. All for You

13. Contour

14. Lonely

15. Show Me

16. Call

17. Focus

18. Number One

19. Baajo

20. San Siro

21. So Bad

22. Normally

23. Nobody

24. Let Them Know

25. Door

26. Mine

27. Zuzulakate

28. Yawa No Dey End

29. Alcohol

30. Oreke

31. Fààjí

32. Cubana

Awards and nominations 

In 2021, Joeboy won the Best Pop category at the Soundcity MVP Awards. He was also nominated for the Listener's Choice award for his song "Baby." Additionally, Joeboy received a nomination for the Best New MVP category at the same awards ceremony.

Controversy 

Joeboy found himself in a controversy in October 2022. Asa claimed that Joeboy's recently-released song called "Contour" infringed on her copyright. She alleged that the song's composition was originally recorded by her and the producer, Tempoe, during a recording session in September 2020.

Asa's legal counsel sent a notice to Joeboy through mail, which Joeboy shared on his Instagram story on October 3, 2022. The notice stated that Asa demanded the sum of N300 million (Nigerian currency) and gave a 24-hour ultimatum for the song to be removed from all digital streaming platforms. As part of her demands, Asa's management also requested a 60 percent publishing split on the song and a written apology.

This controversy revolved around allegations of copyright infringement and the subsequent legal actions taken by Asa against Joeboy regarding his song "Contour."

Houses and cars 

Joeboy recently shared an exciting update with his fans on Instagram. He proudly announced that he had purchased a new mansion and shared a photo of himself posing in front of the luxurious one-storey house. It was a moment of celebration for Joeboy as he showcased his new home to his followers.

In addition to the mansion, Joeboy also treated himself to some new Mercedes Benz cars. He couldn't contain his excitement and took to his Instagram page to show off his latest acquisitions. Sharing pictures of the sleek and stylish cars, Joeboy shared his joy with his fans, allowing them to celebrate his success alongside him.

Net worth 

As of 2023, Joeboy's estimated net worth is $2.5 million. Joeboy primarily earns his income through his successful music career.

Social media 

You can find Joeboy on Instagram by searching for his username, which is @Joeboyofficial.