GoodGirl LA is one of Nigeria’s most talented Afro-pop and Afro-fusion singers. Millions of music enthusiasts in Nigeria admire her for her distinctive musical style as a singer and songwriter.
She received a nomination for the 2019 Headies Music Awards to appreciate her musical talent. Thanks to her chart-topping hit, Bando, making ripples across the continent, she is currently in the spotlight.
GoodGirl LA Biography
| Name | Euphemia Ekumah |
| Nickname | GoodGirlLA |
| Career | Nigerian Artist |
| Place of Birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Relationship | Single |
Early Life
Euphemia Ekumah (born February 20, 1997, 28 years old) is from Cross River State and an Ijaw woman by tribe. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ekumah, raised her in their family.
Although GoodGirl LA’s passion for music is innate, her surroundings impacted how she developed as an artist. She has three siblings and is the second child of Ekumah.
Euphemia, an Ijaw woman, discovered her musical talent at a young age and formed friendships with other music lovers in Ajegunle during her adolescence.
Goodgirl LA developed her love of hip-hop and Afrobeats while growing up by listening to artists like D’Banj, 2Baba, Faze, P-Square, Wande Coal, Sasha, and Olu Maintain.
She was one of the choir’s lead singers and an active member of the church. She developed her musical style and sound throughout her time in the choir.
She competed in several national music and talent competitions in the early stages of her career, aspiring for greatness like other musicians. This also applies to the well-liked reality program Nigerian Idol.
Education
GoodGirl LA graduated from Kings Foundation Primary School with her First School Leaving Certificate. She enrolled at Hopebay College for her high school education to enhance her studies. After six years of studies, she was awarded the institution’s West African School Certificate.
She was admitted to the University of Calabar to pursue a nursing degree, but left after just one year at 19. She obtained a degree in music theory while attending the MUSON School of Music in Lagos.
Career
She created the stage name GoodGirl LA before transitioning to a professional musician.
Although she dropped her first single in 2015, she would go on to become famous after releasing the hit tune Faraway in 2018.
For several months, the song received extensive airplay on radio and television stations nationwide, helping her maintain her status as one of the top Afro-pop singers. She released another single, Bless Me, to continue her string of successes.
GoodGirl LA’s debut EP, LA Confidential, was eventually published after keeping her admirers waiting for months. Music critics gave the project a positive review, thinking it was a solid debut for the artist.
Within months of its publication, the eight-track album received thousands of streams, gaining LA more supporters. The EP was independently released under the GoodGirl LA Entertainment banner. Talo Lomo, along with other jams, was released by GoodGirl LA in 2020.
When she released the song Bando in February 2021, she further proved that she was the Queen of the Afro-fusion sound. The song has garnered thousands of listens and downloads worldwide since its debut.
The single is one of the ten most popular African Afro-fusion songs. The song’s music video was made available in March 2021.
A guest performer on Vector’s famous song, Early Momo, was GoodGirl LA.
She has accepted numerous requests to perform at events and concerts throughout Nigeria and West Africa while adhering to her distinct musical style.
Discography
- Bando
- Ghetto Girl
- Early Momo
- Current
- Talo Lomo
- Jeje
- Bless Me
- Fantasy
- Tired
- Greatest
- LA Confidential
- Pina
- Inspire You
- Faraway
- Jofunmi
- Don’t Mind
- Random Rant
Awards and Nominations
GoodGirl LA experienced great success in 2019, receiving her first national nomination for the 12th Headies Music Awards. In the category for Best Vocal Performance, she was nominated. Her artistic endeavors received increased attention thanks to the award. Teni Apata, one of Nigeria’s Top female artists, ultimately took home the honor.
Personal Life
GoodGirl LA is a skilled singer who resides in Lekki, Lagos, and is actively promoting her music and advancing her career in the area.
She may have a tomboy appearance, but she is a lovely young woman who attracts many men. She stands out from other female performers because of her distinctive fashion sense. She adores wearing pants.
Izzy Odigie, a recording artist, and Peruzzi, a DMW performer, are her close friends.
GoodGirl LA is currently single and has neither a boyfriend nor a husband. She is not interested in starting any romantic relationship. She wants to give her career more of a priority, which is why. As a musician, she has a list of her favorite artists, which includes Wizkid, Asa, Tiwa Savage, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Michael Jackson.
Social media
GoodGirl LA has developed a strong online brand identity over time that connects to her expanding fan base on her social media pages. On Instagram, she has over 54.4k followers, and on Twitter, she has over 14.1k followers.
Instagram handle – @iamgoodgirl
Twitter handle – @iamGoodGirlLA
Net Worth
GoodGirl LA is one of the wealthiest female musicians in Nigeria’s music industry with an estimated net worth of $200,000.
