The Nigerian music industry is one of the most vibrant sectors when it comes to entertainment. It parades the best sets of fast-rising talents in Africa who are always up for awards locally and internationally.
Joeboy is one among many like Rema, Fireboy DML, and more. He began his career as a shining light which has brought him fame and an increase in Fortune.
According to a reliable source, Joeboy’s net worth is estimated at $500,000 – $1.2 Million making him one of the richest R&B musicians in Nigeria.
Joeboy’s performances over a short period of time have made him one of the leading lights capable of keeping the whole Africa continent buzzing few years to come.
And as such, we have no choice rather take a good look at his biography and other happenings around his professional career, including age, songs, album, and girlfriend.
Biography of Joeboy
Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known by his stage name “Joeboy,” is a Nigerian R&B singer and songwriter. He was born 21 May 1997 into a Christian family of Donus and hailed from Lagos State, Western Nigeria.
Joseph Akinfenwa Donus attended primary and secondary education in Lagos and proceeded to the University of Lagos, where he earned a degree in Human Resource Management.
The R&B singer, Joeboy, began to develop an interest in music through his father and brother, who were both choristers in Church.
Music Career
The singer once highlighted 9ice and ID Cabasa as musicians who he used to have a studio section with as upcoming.
Joeboy showed love and passion for music at a very tender age but began his quest for greatness at the age of 16 with his first recorded song, “Gbeseyin,” getting good airplay time at age 17.
He later released Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” cover, which got a warm reception both home and abroad.
Ed Sheeran “Shape of You” gained him massive popularity and drew the attention of Mr. Eazi, who later signed him to his record label “Banku Music.”
In 2018, his song “Baby” attained the top 10 Apple Music Charts in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda.
Notwithstanding doubts, Joeboy is a pure talent with a great vocal prowess to deliver more and has gone on to record airwaves buzzing songs like “Don’t Call Me Back,” “Beginning,” “Call,” and More.
Songs and Albums
- Love & Light (Album, 2019)
- Call
- Don’t Call Me Back
- All for You
- Nobody
- Begining
- Blessings
- Baby
- Faaji
- Reelest
- Impatient
- Middle Man
- Spot on the Sun
- Passenger
- Have Another
- Peanuts
- Ain’t Missing a Thing
- Same Question
- Pack it Up
- Haircut
- Shako
Awards And Nominations
Here are some of the notable Nomination and Awards of Joeboy:
He has been nominated over time for various awards from The headies, All Africa Music Awards, down to City people music Awards. He won the Best Artiste in African Pop categories at the All Africa Music Award stagged in 2019.
While in 2020, he picked up from where he stopped by winning the Best Pop at the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival though losing out on the other three that he also got nominated for.
Joeboy’s Net Worth in Dollars 2021
According to a reliable source, the estimated net worth of Joeboy is pegged around $500,000 – $1.2 million earned from streaming, music sale distribution, and the amount charged per show.
His fortune made him one of the richest fast-rising artists in Nigeria alongside Teni and others. At the same time, we hope to update you with Joeboy’s net worth in Naira when the exact figure is ascertained.
FAQs About Joeboy
What is Joeboy’s First Song?
The talented singer started professionally at the age of 16, while his first song that got good airplay time was “Gbeseyin,” an Afrobeat tune at the age of 17. The song was accompanied by Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You,” which took him across boundaries.
How old is Joeboy?
Joeboy is 23 years of age and born on 21 May 1997 in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Who Signed Joeboy?
Joeboy was signed under Mr. Eazi’s Banku Music record label, and he is currently among the new generation of fast-rising talents.
Is Joeboy a Twin?
From the information gathered, the Baby hitmaker Joeboy has a twin brother named Coded_Coldee on Instagram. Coded recently admitted in a live TV show to have paved the way for his younger brother, Joeboy, who turned out to have ignored his gestures towards his musical career.
What is Joeboy’s Real Name?
He is originally known and named by both parents as Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa while growing up but became popular with his stage name Joeboy.
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