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What's Joeboy's real name and how old is he?
+Joeboy's real name is Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus. He was born on May 21st, 1997, making him 28 years old as of 2025. He's a Nigerian singer from Lagos State and comes from a musical family - his dad played keyboard in church and his brother played guitar.
How did Joeboy get discovered and start his music career?
+Joeboy's breakthrough came in 2017 when he posted a viral cover of Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' on Instagram. The cover caught the attention of Mr Eazi, who sent him a DM and signed him to emPawa Africa through their talent incubation program. That's when he transitioned from rapping to singing and took music seriously.
What are Joeboy's biggest hit songs?
+Joeboy's most popular songs include 'Baby' which made him a household name across Africa, 'Sip (Alcohol)' which went viral on TikTok and sparked a global challenge, 'Beginning', 'Call', and 'Fokasibe'. His song 'Baby' was particularly huge - it was even heard in Uganda before many knew he was Nigerian!
What record label is Joeboy signed to?
+Joeboy is currently signed to Warner Music Africa in partnership with his own record label called Young Legend. He was formerly signed under Mr Eazi's emPawa Africa label where he was discovered and developed as an artist. Now he's running his own imprint while maintaining his Warner Music partnership.
Does Joeboy have a girlfriend or wife?
+Joeboy keeps his personal relationships pretty private, but he has mentioned being in love and has talked about relationships in interviews. In 2021, he mentioned having a 'sugar mama' which inspired his song 'Sugar Mama', but he doesn't usually share details about his romantic life publicly. He seems focused on his music career right now.
What genre of music does Joeboy make?
+Joeboy makes Afro-pop and R&B music. His sound blends contemporary Afrobeats with smooth R&B vocals, which makes his music really appealing both in Nigeria and internationally. He's known for his melodic style and catchy hooks that get stuck in your head.
What's Joeboy's net worth and how much money does he make?
+While Joeboy's exact net worth isn't publicly confirmed, he's definitely one of Nigeria's successful young artists. He makes money from music sales, streaming, concerts, endorsements, and his record label. His songs have millions of streams globally, and he's performed internationally, so he's doing quite well financially.
Has Joeboy released any albums?
+Yes! Joeboy has released several projects. His recent album 'Viva Lavida' dropped in 2024, and he's also released EPs like 'Love & Light' and 'Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic'. He's been pretty consistent with releasing music since he started his career, always giving fans something new to vibe to.
Where is Joeboy from in Nigeria?
+Joeboy is from Ogun State originally, but he's Lagos-based and considers himself a Lagos boy. He grew up in Lagos where he developed his music career. He's Yoruba and is the youngest of four children in his family.
Does Joeboy write his own songs?
+Yes, Joeboy is credited as a songwriter on his tracks. He's involved in the creative process of his music and works with other writers and producers to create his songs. He learned a lot about the music business and songwriting during his time with Mr Eazi and emPawa Africa, always asking questions and learning on the job.