Renowned Nigerian singer, Joeboy, whose real name is Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, expressed regret for not being more vocal about his achievements in a recent podcast show called 'Body & Soul.' During the interview, Joeboy highlighted how his humility may have downplayed his worth in the competitive entertainment industry. He reflected on what he would have done differently in his career despite his success as a singer.
According to Joeboy, there are times when he contemplates being more outspoken about his musical accomplishments, as his composed demeanor often leads people to overlook his achievements. In his own words, he jokingly stated, "What could I have done differently? I would say, be more arrogant [laughs]. Because you people don’t have respect. When you are always calm, they just feel like you are not that guy or something. It’s crazy, but it is what it is."
Joeboy expressed his belief that he should have been more vocal about his achievements in the past, as he feels others haven't fully recognized his talent. However, he acknowledged that growth and learning from past experiences are crucial, and he plans to adopt a more assertive approach moving forward.
Joeboy’s claim in the interview had since sparked mixed reactions from netizens. Some berated him for being unnecessarily loud lately while others agreed that with his perspective.
See some reactions that followed …
@Juwon_soundz wrote: “Body and Soul Dey do podcast together.”
@OverGood_Boy penned: “Which of dem be Joeboy ? I’m confused”
@itzkay_official opined: “This guy don Dey too talk lately”
@joshua_jimmy_ said: “Abeg na who and who sit down there cause I don confuse”
@Damola0903 stated: “Same thing happening to Fireboy,I wish he had been more loud about his achievements.”
@Thecapstore1 wrote: “Lol oga rest wetin you don achieve wey another person never achieve.”
Watch the video below …
"I felt I should have been more loud about my achievements. Una no reach"
– Joeboy pic.twitter.com/i6lGKTTKzK
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 1, 2023