Nigerian singer Euphemia Ekumah, popularly known as GoodGirl LA, has shared emotional details about her early struggles, family pressure, and the difficult choices she made in pursuit of her music career.
In a candid interview with Hip TV, the ‘Early Momo’ crooner revealed that although she doesn’t regret not completing her university education, she wishes she had followed her passion for music much earlier.
GoodGirl LA explained that she was pressured by her parents, particularly her father, to pursue higher education, even though her heart was set on music. According to her, she was forced to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams, an experience she now looks back on with regret.
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“I have never regretted not completing school. I wish I never went to school. I wish I left home earlier. That’s my only regret. I wish I never wrote JAMB. I wish I ran away when my dad was forcing me to write JAMB. I wish I started chasing my dreams earlier,” she said.
The singer recounted how, at just 16, she was uncertain about her future and struggled to make independent decisions. However, by the time she turned 17 or 18, she had gained clarity and decided to take a bold step toward her dreams, even if it meant leaving home.
“I was 16 and unsure of what to do. However, when I was around 17, 18, I got clarity and absconded from home,” she added.
GoodGirl LA revealed that her father’s reaction to her decision was harsh, as he disowned her and ordered her to leave the family home after she expressed disinterest in pursuing a university degree.
“When I told my parents that I wasn’t interested in going to school anymore, my dad asked me to leave his house. It was crazy. At one point, my dad even disowned me. Then, I left home,” she recounted.
Despite the emotional strain and family fallout, the singer said she remained determined to build a career in music. Her journey was far from easy, but she described it as a necessary sacrifice that shaped her identity and artistic growth.
GoodGirl LA noted that her family eventually reconciled with her after she began gaining recognition in the Nigerian music industry. Her success, she said, helped her parents understand that music was not just a hobby but a viable career path.
“My family later came around after I started making waves. They saw that I was serious about my music and doing well for myself,” she shared.
The soulful singer’s story mirrors the experiences of many young Nigerians torn between following their passions and meeting parental expectations in a society that often prioritizes formal education over creative pursuits.
Today, GoodGirl LA is celebrated for her unique sound and expressive vocals, with songs like ‘Tired,’ ‘Bless Me,’ and ‘Early Momo’ earning her a place among Nigeria’s promising female artists.
Her story stands as a testament to resilience, courage, and the importance of believing in one’s dreams, even when the journey begins with rejection and misunderstanding from those closest to you.
