Nigerian singer Joeboy has opened up about the hardships he faced growing up in a heartfelt and emotional video shared on social media. In the candid clip, the Afropop star recounts the painful experience of being kicked out of school as a child due to unpaid school fees—a moment that left a deep mark on his journey to success.
In the video, Joeboy reveals that his family struggled financially during his childhood, and education was often a luxury they couldn’t afford. He describes how, at a young age, he was sent home from school after his parents could not pay the required fees. “I remember walking out of that school in tears, not understanding why I couldn’t be like the other kids who didn’t have to leave class,” Joeboy recalls, visibly emotional as he speaks.
The video, which has since gone viral, offers a rare glimpse into the challenges Joeboy faced long before becoming one of the leading voices in Nigerian music. The 26-year-old artist, born Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, uses the painful memory to inspire others who might be going through similar struggles. “It wasn’t just about the school fees; it was about the fear of not being good enough, the fear of always being told that you couldn’t make it,” Joeboy explains.
Joeboy’s breakthrough came years later when he signed with Banku Music and released hits like “Baby” and “Beginning,” but he attributes his rise to the lessons learned from his childhood adversities. “I remember how my mother would pray for us to eat, how my father would work tirelessly to make ends meet. That struggle is what drives me now,” he says.
Fans and followers have flooded social media with messages of support and admiration for the singer’s vulnerability. Many have praised him for using his platform to shed light on the difficulties faced by many Nigerians who experience similar financial burdens, especially in the face of education.
This personal revelation from Joeboy is more than just an emotional story—it is a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the power of turning hardship into motivation. For Joeboy, it’s clear that those early struggles helped shape him into the artist he is today, and he encourages others to keep pushing forward, no matter the obstacles.
“I may have been kicked out of school once, but I never gave up on my dreams,” he says with a smile, reinforcing the message that no matter the setbacks, success can still be within reach.
source: Legit.ng