Released on March 28, 2025, Joeboy’s third album ‘Viva Lavida’ reinforces his status as one of Afrobeats’ most exciting hitmakers who crafts industrous love tunes.
Joeboy’s ‘Viva Lavida’, was released via his imprint, Young Legend, in partnership with Warner Music Africa.
The album, whose title translates to ‘Live Life’, encapsulates Joeboy’s philosophy of embracing freedom, self-awareness, and inner peace amidst life’s unpredictability.
‘Viva Lavida’ lands with a stunning music video for its focus track ‘Free Of Charge’ featuring Legendary Nigerian rapper Olamidé.
Immersing viewers in a vibrant, multi-layered universe with four contrasting landscapes, each bursting with rich colors and dynamic energy, Joeboy stuns in a crimson red suit while Olamidé rocks an all-black, luxe ensemble as the visuals amplify the song’s theme of spoiling their ideal woman across neon-lit cityscapes to sun-drenched deserts, it oozes opulence, making it a slick introduction to the project’s release.
The LP also includes previously released singles, such as the soulful ‘Taxi Driver’, the introspective ‘SMH’, the heartfelt anthem ‘Adenuga’ featuring Qing Madi, and the globally celebrated ‘Osadebe’, which has over 10 million Spotify streams.
Speaking on the album’s creation, Joeboy shared his thoughts about life.
“At the end of the day, life is unpredictable, and bad times are inevitable, but the one thing you are in control of is how you react and live. I choose to live free. No matter how many times I get my heart broken, no matter whether I succeed or fail in life and love, Viva Lavida!”
Joeboy
The project opens with ‘Innocent’, a smooth, introspective track that reintroduces Joeboy’s ‘Loverboy’ persona, followed by the upbeat ‘Abena’, a feel-good anthem designed to get listeners on their feet.
‘Streets Are Lonely’ weaves hypnotic harmonies with Joeboy’s velvety voice, while the previously released ‘Taxi Driver’ – complete with its viral music video series – showcases rhythmic percussion and a narrative about fleeting connections in Lagos.
Joeboy reunites with producer Tempoe (producer of ‘Sip (Alcohol)) on ‘SMH’, a track brimming with introspective lyricism, before sliding into the romantic ‘Magdalene’, where he croons, “Have you ever seen anything more beautiful in your life?”
Brazilian artist Elana Dara joins him on the dreamy ‘Sunset’, a slower, melody-driven interlude, while previous hit ‘Adenuga’ featuring Qing Madi blends airy R&B vocals with light, hypnotic instrumentals.
The album’s focus track, ‘Free Of Charge’, is a fiery collaboration with Nigerian rap icon Olamide, packed with fast-paced beats tailor-made for the club at peaktime.
‘Osadebe’, already a global hit with over 10 million Spotify streams, keeps the energy high, while ‘Hey Father’ offers a vulnerable reflection on faith, with Joeboy pleading, “Shine your light on me.”
The introspective ‘Sinner’ pairs raw emotion with billowing basslines before the album closes with ‘I’ll Be Okay’, a mellow, reassuring collaboration with Wizard Chan that ties the project together with soothing instrumentals and a message of resilience.
The album follows Joeboy’s 2025 world tour, which kicked off in Australia with a run of sold out shows, and will hit Europe throughout April and May, with stops in Copenhagen, Rome, Milan, Stockholm, Amsterdam, and the UK (Manchester, London, Birmingham, Leicester).
Joeboy Urges Youth to Stay Strong in Difficult Times
The Nigerian singer urged Nigerian youth to stay strong during difficult times.
The 26-year-old singer recently made this known in an interview where he urged the youths not to let problems overwhelm them or mess with their self esteem and self belief.
“One thing I’d want to say to every young person going through a difficult time is stay strong! – I try to not let problems overwhelm me. Don’t let it mess with your self-esteem or your self-belief.”
Joeboy
The afobeats star also encouraged the youth to keep going and keep striving for more.
“Don’t see challenges as the end of the world, and don’t see challenges as things that are not normal. Everybody goes through challenges, no matter how fun or happy they appear on the internet or how cool they look. If you can fix it, fix it. If you can’t, just chill – and love yourself!”
Joeboy
Joeboy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who is signed to Warner Music Africa in partnership with his self-owned record label, Young Legend.
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