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Euphemia Ekumah (born February 20, 1997) is known in the entertainment industry as GoodGirl LA.
She is one of the most prominent Afro-pop and Afro-fusion singers in Nigeria.
She is a singer-songwriter whose unique musical style has won the admiration of millions of music lovers in Nigeria.
In recognition of her artistry, she was nominated for the 2019 Headies Music Awards. She is currently in the spotlight due to her hit single “Bando” which has become a sensation across the African continent.
Nigerian singer
GoodGirl Los Angeles |
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 GoodGirl LA: History, Bio, Photos |
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| Name: | Euphemia Ekuma |
| stage name: | GoodGirl Los Angeles |
| Date of Birth: | February 20, 1993 (31 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ajegonglai |
| country of origin: | Cross River State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | No dating |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| Record Company: | GoodGirl Los Angeles Entertainment |
| net worth: | $100,000 to $300,000 |
early life
GoodGirl LA’s love for music is innate, but her environment has also played a major role in her growth as an artist.
She was born in Ajegunle to Mr. and Mrs. Ekuma. She came into this world on February 20, 1997. She is the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Ekuma and has three siblings.
Although she grew up in Lagos, she hails from the South-South region, from Cross Rivers State. An Ijaw woman, Euphemia discovered her musical talent at a young age and formed relationships with other music lovers in Ajegunle during her teenage years.
GoodGirl LA grew up listening to artists such as D’Banj, 2Baba, Faze, P-Square, Wande Coal, Sasha, Olu Maintenance, etc., which fostered her love for hip-hop and African music. She was an active member of her church choir and served as one of the lead singers. Her time in the choir helped her develop her own sound and musical style.
Like any other musical artist, she aspired to achieve greatness and early in her career, she participated in various music and talent competitions in the country. This included the popular reality show Nigerian Idol.
educate
GoodGirl LA obtained her Junior School Certificate at Kings Foundation Primary School. To further her studies, she continued her secondary education at Hopebay College.
After six years of study, she obtained her West African School Certificate from the school.
She enrolled at the University of Calabar to study for a degree in nursing but dropped out at the age of 19.
She studied at MUSON Conservatory of Music in Lagos and obtained a degree in Music Theory.
Profession
Before becoming a professional musician, she came up with the stage name “GoodGirl LA”.
Although she released her first single in 2015, she shot to fame after the release of the hit single “Faraway” in 2018.
The single received months of continuous play on radio and television in the country and helped solidify her position as one of the leading figures in African pop music. She continued her success with another song titled “Bless Me”.
After months of waiting, GoodGirl LA finally released her debut EP, LA Confidential. Music critics praised the album highly, saying it was an excellent attempt for a new artist. The eight-track album received thousands of streams within a few months of its release, winning LA more fans. The EP was self-released by GoodGirl LA Entertainment’s record label.
In 2020, GoodGirl LA reached peak form as she released songs like “Talo Lomo,” “Jeje,” and “Current” that thrilled her fans.
In February 2021, she proved to the world that she is the queen of Afro-fusion music with the release of the song “Bando”. Just a few weeks after the release of the song, it has received thousands of streams and downloads around the world. The single is currently ranked among the top 10 Afro-fusion songs on the African continent. The music video for the song was released in March 2021.
GoodGirl LA was a guest artist on Vector’s hit song Early Momo. She has been invited to perform at shows and concerts in Nigeria and West Africa many times, sticking to her unique musical style.
Discography
- Bando
- Slum Girl
- Early Momo
- Current
- Tarlo Lomo
- Qiao Qiao
- Bless me
- fantasy
- far away
- Jofinmi
- Never mind
- Random Roar
- Fatigue
- The greatest
- LA Confidential
- Pina
- Inspire you
Awards and nominations
2019 was a very successful year for GoodGirl LA, who received her first national nomination at the 12th Annual Headies Music Awards. She was nominated for Best Vocal Performance. The award helped bring more attention to her work as an artist.
However, it was her colleague Teni Apata who won the award.
Social Media
Over the years, GoodGirl LA has built a good brand presence on social media, which is related to her growing fan base on her social media pages. She has more than 544,000 followers on Instagram and more than 141,000 followers on Twitter.
- Instagram – @iamgoodgirl
- Twitter – @iamGoodGirlLA
Personal life
Talented singer GoodGirl LA is 23 years old. She is based in Lekki, Lagos where she works hard to promote her music and grow in the music industry.
Despite her tomboyish looks, she is a very attractive young lady with many male admirers. She has a great sense of fashion which makes her stand out from other female artists. She likes to wear pants.
She is close friends with DMW actor Peruzzi and recording artist Izzy Odigie.
GoodGirl LA had a difficult relationship with her father due to her dropping out of school against his wishes. However, they have reconciled and are now closer than ever. She took time out on International Women’s Day to say goodbye to her mother. Her family is very proud of her achievements as an artist.
She is currently single and not interested in any relationship, Currently, GoodGirl LA is single and does not have a boyfriend or husband. This is because she wants to focus more on her career.
As an artist, she has a list of favorite musicians that includes Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Asa, Tiwa Savage, and Wizkid, among others.
net worth
GoodGirl LA is gradually becoming one of the highest paid artists in Nigeria. Her current net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $300,000.
