In a recent appearance on Trending with Hip TV, rising music sensation Brown Joel opened up about the growing misconception that he is part of a formal music group known as the “Ogechi Boys.”
The moniker has been increasingly used by fans and the media to describe Brown Joel and fellow artists Hyce and Boypee, following the massive success of their collaborative hit single “Ogechi” and its remix featuring Afrobeats superstar and five-time Grammy winner, Davido.
While the trio undeniably created a chart-topping anthem that swept across Nigeria and beyond, Brown Joel clarified that their collaboration was purely artistic and not indicative of any group formation.
Speaking candidly during the interview, Brown Joel addressed the situation with clear intent to set the record straight. “It’s not our fault that Nigerians discovered us from one song,” he remarked.
“We are not a group. We are friends who are individual artists. There’s no contract binding us as a group.”
His statement comes at a time when fans and even industry insiders have been grouping the trio under one name, reinforcing an identity that Brown Joel believes undermines their individual artistic journeys.
Brown Joel expressed that although he shares a strong friendship and creative chemistry with Hyce and Boypee, that connection should not be mistaken for a group dynamic.
He emphasized the importance of respecting each artist’s solo identity and aspirations.
“We came together for a song that turned out great, but we all have our own sounds, our own visions, and our own careers,” he said.
Despite the overwhelming success of “Ogechi,” which brought each of them widespread recognition, Brown Joel is keen on ensuring that fans understand the boundaries of their collaboration.
Nevertheless, shedding the group tag might prove difficult. After the breakthrough success of “Ogechi,” the trio went on to release another hit, “Constantly,” which further entrenched the belief that they were a group.
The trend continued when the three artists teamed up again—this time with socialite-turned-musician Chief Priest—on the track “More Money.”
Their repeated collaborations, although purely professional, have made it harder to shake off the “Ogechi Boys” label.
Each appearance together fuels the narrative, regardless of their personal intentions.
Addressing their work with Chief Priest, Brown Joel explained that it was less about image and more about artistry.
“Chief Priest came to us as someone who respects what we do. He wanted to explore music and brought genuine energy to the table,” Brown Joel shared.
He emphasized that the collaboration wasn’t a gimmick or a stunt, but rather a shared creative moment.
The respect and camaraderie among all involved were genuine, but again, not an indication of a formal music group.
Despite being closely associated with the viral success of “Ogechi,” Brown Joel has a solo music career that predates the hit.
In 2022, he released “Peace,” a track that earned him recognition and positioned him as a talent to watch. “People don’t know that I’ve been putting in the work long before Ogechi,” he noted.
“That song might have opened more doors, but it didn’t define when I started.”
As he continues to build his career, Brown Joel hopes fans can enjoy the music while respecting the individuality behind each artist’s journey.
