’Joba’ or “JJ” as he is popularly called by his friends was born in the rustic Town of Ibadan, Nigeria on the 5th of February, 1988. As a child he was attracted to drums and picked it up fast. After mastering the drums he took an interest in singing and kept singing through his degree in Human Physiology, at the University of Ilorin Nigeria. He is the firstbrorn and has a wonderful brother and sister. After NYSC he has found a sense of purpose working with his mum –at the Sickle Cell Foundation-An NGO, creating awareness about prevention and management of the condition. They also actively counsel both the public and those with the condition about living a fulfilled life.
Jesujoba says he plays volley ball and table tennis pretty well and his favourite artistes and authors include the likes of Darey Art Alade, Brian McKnight, RMD, Denzel Washington Sydney Sheldon, among others. Joba would laugh out loud at a good joke, but could jump on a bed at the sight of a cockroach!
