GoodGirl LA Opens Up About Her Biggest Regret — ‘I Wish I Never Went to School’

Fast-rising Nigerian singer Euphemia Ekumah, better known by her stage name GoodGirl LA, has opened up about her struggles growing up, her strained relationship with her father, and the painful choices she had to make to follow her dreams.

In a recent interview with Hip TV, the soulful artist revealed that she was disowned by her father after expressing her desire to quit school and pursue a career in music.

“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 explained that her father had forced her to write the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination despite her lack of interest in tertiary education. She eventually ran away from home at 17 to chase her passion for music — a decision that led to her being evicted and disowned by her father.

“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,” she recalled.

Thankfully, time healed old wounds. Her family later reconciled with her after she began to make waves in the music industry, gaining recognition for her distinctive voice and authentic sound.

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GoodGirl LA’s story isn’t just about rebellion; it’s about courage and conviction. In a country where formal education is often seen as the only ticket to success, her decision to abandon school for music was radical — and, to many, even reckless.

But here’s the truth: dreams rarely fit into the molds society builds for us. Her experience shines a light on the tension between traditional expectations and personal fulfillment — a struggle many young Nigerians silently face.

Parents often see education as safety, while many youths see it as a cage when their passions lie elsewhere. GoodGirl LA’s journey reminds us that every path to success doesn’t have to begin in a classroom. Sometimes, the courage to defy expectations becomes the very foundation of destiny.

In the end, it’s not about whether she went to school or not — it’s about finding purpose, owning her choices, and turning pain into power. And for GoodGirl LA, it seems that’s exactly what she’s done. 🎶💫