“I Lost Myself Loving Someone Else” — Lojay Opens Up on Pain, Growth & His New Era

Nigerian singer Lojay is stepping into a bold new chapter, and he’s doing it with raw honesty. The Monalisa hitmaker says his debut album XOXO is his most vulnerable work yet — a project born from love, heartbreak, and the moment he realised he had lost himself while loving someone else.

In a candid chat with Adeniyi Adewoyin, Lojay — born Lekan Osifeso Jr. — reflects on the emotional journey behind his music, his evolution from church choirs to global stages, and how personal pain continues to shape his artistry.

The Lagos-born star says growing up in church taught him to “feel music before understanding it,” a foundation that still drives the emotional depth in his songs. Before fame, he rapped in a group called Dkoy, a phase he credits for sharpening his storytelling and lyrical discipline.

Lojay explains that his stage name isn’t just branding — it’s the truest version of himself.
“Lojay is my emotional fingerprint,” he says. “It’s where I allow myself to feel everything — joy, pain, confusion.”

Known for blending Afro-fusion, R&B, and electronic sounds, he says staying authentically Nigerian is effortless:
“The bounce will always come from Lagos.”

When asked about the fragile balance of confidence and vulnerability in his voice, he says it’s simply who he is:
“Real confidence is being able to be vulnerable.”

With XOXO, Lojay is not just releasing an album; he’s revealing the scars, lessons, and growth behind the music — and reminding listeners that even stars break, rebuild, and rise again.