GoodGirl LA
GoodGirl LA | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Euphamiarunyi Ekunah |
| Genres | Afropop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Euphamiarunyi Ekunah,[1][2] better known as GoodGirl LA, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2022, she was nominated with Vector for The Headies awards for best collaboration and best rap single for "Early Momo".[3][4][5][6][7]
Early life and education
Ekunah was born in Ajegunle.[8] She attended the University of Calabar, but left to pursue her musical career.[8] She previously performed as "Laden", which was shortened to "LA", and eventually became "GoodGirl LA".[8]
Career
GoodGirl LA's first singles included "Faraway", "Bless Me", and "Pina".[8] In 2019, she released her debut EP LA Confidential.[8] In 2020, she released her hit single "D4DM (Die For The Matter)".[1][9]
Released on Valentine's Day 2021, "Early Momo" featuring GoodGirl LA is the lead single on Vector's album T.E.S.L.I.M.[10] GoodGirl LA's song "Bando" was inspired by Nigerian youth participating in the #EndSARS protests.[11][12]
Critical reception
In 2021, This Day newspaper in Nigeria called "Bando" "a breath of fresh air".[1]
Discography
EP
Singles
- "D4DM"[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Headies | Best Vocal Performance (Female) | GoodGirl LA | Nominated | [15] |
| 2020 | City People Music Awards | Next Rated Artiste (Female) | Nominated | [16] | |
| 2022 | The Headies | Best Collaboration | Vector, GoodGirl LA | Nominated | [17] |
| The Headies | Best Rap Single | Nominated | [5] |
References
- ^ a b c Ejifoma, Rebecca (2021). "GoodGirl LA's Bando a breath of fresh air". This Day. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Euphemia Ekuma I was singing way before I started making complete sentences". This Day. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Aderoji, Darlene (26 July 2022). "Headies Awards 2022 nominations". Billboard. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (24 May 2022). "Full List Wizkid, Davido get 2022 headies nominations". Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ a b Affa, Acho. "Headies awards Wizkid, Tems others lead nominees list". Leadership Nigeria. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Headies award 2022 nominees: Portable, Ayra Starr, Tems, see oda artistes wey make dis year nomination". BBC. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Nsikak, Nseyen (24 May 2022). "Headies 2022 Wizkid, Portable, Davido, Ayra Starr bag nominations full list". Daily Post. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Alake, Motolani (28 August 2019). "Pulse interview GoodGirl on LA Confidential leaving school upbringing prettyal". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ a b "New music weekend is back and Wizkid's Made In Lagos leads the pack". Morebranches. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Bamidele, Michael (15 February 2021). "Watch Vector enlists GoodGirl LA for new love song Early Momo". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Tofarati, Ige (28 February 2021). "My new song inspired by brave youths endsars goodgirl la". Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "GoodGirl gets high with banging new bando". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ Marie-Therese, Oke (7 August 2019). "GoodGirl LA to release debut EP LA Confidential". Culture Custodian. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ Rotimi, Agbana (7 August 2019). "I want my growth to inspire people afro fusion singer GoodGirl LA". Vanguard News. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ "Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award". Pulse Nigeria. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ "#CPMA2020: Citypeople releases nominations for 2020 Music Awards". City People Magazine. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
- ^ Joy, Mazoje (24 May 2022). "2022 Headies full list nominees". Vanguard News. Retrieved 10 January 2023.