8th February, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has expressed gratitude to his former label boss, Mr. Eazi, as he officially departs from Empawa.
Joeboy recently announced his decision to launch Young Legend, his new label, in partnership with Warner Group, aimed at nurturing the next generation of music talents.
Despite embarking on this new journey, Joeboy remains thankful to Mr. Eazi for his pivotal role in his music career over the past five years.
He wrote: “Thank you for taking a chance on me. Thank you for believing in me when others told you I wasn’t good enough. You are a big part of my journey and I’m grateful for the last 5 years. I wish you nothing but the best.”
Joeyboy gained popularity under emPawa Africa, a record label owned by Mr Eazi.
The singer has won several awards and recognition for his craft.
In 2019, he won the ‘Best Artiste in African Pop’ prize at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
The singer also bagged the ‘Best Pop’ category at the Soundcity MVP Awards Festival in 2020.
In November 2023, he released a 5-track extended play (EP) titled ‘Body, Soul & Spirit’.
Joeboy once said he knew he would be successful in the music industry after meeting Wizkid, the award-winning music star.