Joeboy

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Background information
Birth nameJoseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus
Born (1997-05-21) 21 May 1997 (age 27)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels
  • Young Legend
  • WMA
Website joeboyofficial.com

Joseph Akinwale (born 21 May 1997), known professionally as Joeboy, is a Nigerian prince, singer and songwriter, he is signed to Warner Music Africa in partnership with his record label Young Legend. [1] He was formerly signed by Mr Eazi under emPawa Africa, where he was discovered in 2017, through the emPawa Africa talent incubation program. [2] His musical genres are Afro-pop and R&B.

Contents

Early life and career

The Mr Eazi-assisted track "Fààjí" was released on 26 October 2018; Joeboy used his portion of the grant he received from emPawa100 to shoot a video for the song. [3] [2] Joeboy's single "Baby" was released on 1 March 2019, which garnered 20 million streams across YouTube and Spotify in 2019. [4] The visualizer music video for "Baby" surpassed 31 million views on YouTube. [5] Joeboy released the Killertunes-produced track "Beginning" on 15 August 2019, where its accompanying visualizer music video accumulated 23 million views on YouTube. In the video, he finds himself developing feelings for a friend whose advances he had initially dismissed. [6] Followed by this, he released his debut extended play Love & Light in November 2019 by emPawa Africa. [7] It was supported by the singles "Baby" and "Beginning". [8] The EP also contains the Mayorkun-assisted track "Don't Call Me" and "All for You". [9]

Joeboy won Best Artiste in African Pop at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards, and Best Pop at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival. [10] [11] He was nominated for multiple City People Entertainment Awards and The Headies. [12] [13] Joeboy released the Dera-produced track "Call" on 10 April 2020. [14] Described as a "catchy love song" by OkayAfrica , "Call" is the lead single from his upcoming debut studio album. The TG Omori-directed video for the single features dystopian sci-fi themes. [15]

In January 2021, Joeboy announced his debut album, Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic , which was released in February 2021 to moderate commercial success. [16]

On 19 May 2023, he released his sophomore studio album, Body & Soul, preceded by the four singles "Sip (Alcohol)", "Contour", "Body & Soul", and "Duffel Bag". [17]

On the 3rd of November 2023, he released the earlier previewed sophomore single, Only God Save Me.

He released his EP ‘Body Soul and Spirit’ With the earlier lead single ‘Only God can save me’

On the 2nd of February 2024, Joeboy announced the launch of his record label "Young Legend". [18]

On 16 February 2024, he released a hit single ‘Osadebe’ which had nationwide recognition.

Controversy

Singer, Bukola Elemide, also known as Asa, issued a copyright infringement notice to Akinfenwa in October 2022, over his recently-released song, "Contour", over claims that the composition of the song was originally recorded by her and the producer of the song "Tempoe", earlier in September 2020 during a recording session. [19] Asa, through her legal counsel made a notice to Joeboy via mail, which was shared by Joeboy on his Instagram story on 3 October 2022, revealed that she demanded the sum of N300 million and gave a 24-hour ultimatum for the song to be removed from all digital streaming platforms. Through her management, Asa also asked for a 60 percent publishing split on the song, and a written apology, as seen in the notice. [20]

Discography

Album

List of albums
TitleAlbum details
Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic [16]
  • Released: 3 February 2022
  • Label: Banku Music / emPawa Africa
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Body & Soul [21]
  • Released: 19 May 2023
  • Label: Banku Music / emPawa Africa
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming

EPs

List of extended plays
TitleEP details
Love & Light [2]
  • Released: 8 November 2019
  • Label: Banku Music / emPawa Africa
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Apple Music Home Session: Joeboy [A] [22]
  • Released: 1 February 2023
  • Label: Banku Music / emPawa Africa
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, showing title and year released with selected chart positions
TitleYearChart positionsCertificationsAlbum
NG
[23] 		UK
[24]
"Realest"
(featuring Triple N)		2017——Non-album singles
"Fire"
(featuring King Promise and GuiltyBeatz)		2018——
"Fààjí"
(featuring Mr Eazi)		——
"Gbese"
(featuring Oxlade and DJ Voyst)		2019——
"Baby"——Love & Light
"Beginning"——
"Don't Call Me Back" [4] (featuring Mayorkun)——
"Blessings"——
"All for You"——
"Call"2020——Non-album single
"Lonely"—— Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic
"Empty My Pocket" [25]
(with Lakizo Entertainment)		2021——Non-album singles
"Felicitation"
(with DJ Voyst)		——
"Sip (Alcohol)"12Body & Soul
"Cubana"2022—17Non-album singles
"Spiritual Gbedu"——
"Contour"—17Body & Soul
"Likkle Rikkim"——Non-album single
"Body & Soul"202389Body & Soul
"Duffel Bag"—10
"Game Over"
(with Michaël Brun)		——Non-album single
List of singles, showing title and year released with selected chart positions
TitleYearChart positionsCertificationsAlbum
NG
[28] 		AUS
[29] 		FRA
[30] 		GER
[31] 		NLD
[32] 		NOR
[33] 		NZ
[34] 		SWE
[35] 		SWI
[36] 		UK
[37] 		US
[38]
"No D"
(DJ Voyst featuring Joeboy and Brainee)		2018———————————Non-album singles
"Nobody"
(DJ Neptune featuring Joeboy and Mr Eazi		2020———————————
"Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)"
(CKay featuring Joeboy and Kuami Eugene)		20201481611241329
"Kele" [43]
(Laycon featuring Joeboy)		2021———————————...Shall We Begin...
"Yawa No Dey End"
(Majeeed with Joeboy)		202241——————————Non-album singles
"Vanilla Bottega"
(Lil Kesh featuring Joeboy)		———————————
"Fancy Water"
(Lil Kesh featuring Joeboy)		———————————
"Designer"
(Major Lazer and Major League Djz featuring Joeboy)		2023———————————

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef
2019 The Headies Next Rated HimselfNominated [13]
Best Pop Single"Baby"Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Viewer's Choice "Beginning"Nominated
All Africa Music Awards Best Artiste in African PopHimselfWon [10]
City People Music Awards Popular Song of the Year"Baby"Nominated [12]
Most Promising Act of the YearHimselfNominated
Best New Act of the YearNominated
Revelation of the YearNominated
2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival Best New MVPHimselfNominated [11]
Best PopWon
Listeners' Choice"Beginning"Nominated
Song of the Year"Baby"Nominated

Notes

  1. ↑ Apple Exclusive

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  1. ↑ Joeboy announces exit from eMpawa music records launches own label Joeboy announced exit from empawa music record launches own label (9 May 2024)
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