Nigerian rising star Goodgirl LA, born Euphemia Ekumah, has opened up on her difficult past, revealing how her father disowned her for choosing to pursue music over university education.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, the “Early Momo” crooner spoke candidly about her regrets, family pressure, and the pain of following her passion.
“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”, she said.
Goodgirl LA recounted that her father forced her to write the university entrance exam despite her lack of interest in formal education.
“I wish I ran away when my dad was forcing me to write JAMB. I wish I started chasing my dreams earlier. But I was 16 and unsure of what to do. However, when I was around 17 or 18, I got clarity and absconded from home”, she revealed.
The singer further disclosed that her decision led to a serious fallout with her father, who threw her out of the house.
“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 said.
However, Goodgirl LA noted that her family later reconciled with her after she began making a name for herself in the Nigerian music scene.
Her story has since resonated deeply with fans who praise her courage for choosing passion over pressure.
