How a viral Ed Sheeran cover led Joeboy to Mr Eazi and global success | CNN
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Before the hits, before the global stages, before Afrobeats became a dominant export, Joeboy’s breakthrough came from a moment that almost didn’t happen. A cover. A post. A little bit of luck.
Joeboy performing in Lagos, Nigeria, on February 13, 2026, during his "A Lavida Valentine" intimate concert.
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Before the hits, before the global stages, before Afrobeats became a dominant export, Joeboy’s breakthrough came from a moment that almost didn’t happen. A cover. A post. A little bit of luck.
Like many artists coming up without industry access, Joeboy turned to what was available — social media and recognizable songs. The strategy was simple: reinterpret something familiar and hope it travels.
