Bella Alubo

Bella Alubo (born Mabel Alubo, 9 August 1993) is a Nigerian musician, alternative R&B, hip hop singer and songwriter,[1] formerly signed under Tinny Entertainment alongside Ycee.[2]

Bella Alubo
Birth nameMabel Alubo
Born (1993-08-09) 9 August 1993
OriginBenue State
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, performer.
Years active2017– present
Associated actsYcee

Early life

Alubo hails from Benue State, Nigeria, was born and raised in the city of Jos, growing up as a poet which gifted her the ability to be a skilled songwriter.[3]

Career

In 2018, Alubo dropped a collaborative EP, Late Night Vibrations with Ycee,[4] and a follow up EP, Re-Bella, featuring BOJ, Victoria Kimani, Efya, and Sho Madjozi. In 2019 she dropped summer over EP featuring Mr Eazi, and many more.[5] She dropped singles with Fasina and Lady Donli.[6] In August 2019 she dropped “Agbani” remix, featuring Zlatan Ibile.[7] She was nominated for the promising act to watch at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and listed among 2018 promising artists.[8]

Discography

Albums/EPs
  • "Late Night Vibrations" (2018)
  • "Re-Bella" (2018)[9]
  • "Summer's Over" (2019)[10][11]

Selected singles

Here is the list of Bella Alubo's singles.[12]

  • "Radio"
  • "Agbani"[13]
  • "Gimme Love"

Award and nominations

Alubo has received some accolades and nominations which include Nigeria Entertainment Awards for 2018 Most Promising Act to Watch.[14]

References
  1. Wale Owoade (7 January 2019). "Interview with Bella Alubo, the Nigerian singer who blends Hip‑hop with Afro‑pop". pan African. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  2. Edwin Okolo (26 January 2017). "DRAFT DAY: BELLA ALUBO AND DAPO TURBURNA JUST GOT SIGNED". thenative. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  3. Njideka Agbo (1 October 2017). "Bella: How I Make Nigerian Music". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  4. Debola Abimbolu (25 January 2019). "SEE YCEE AND BELLA ALUBO IN "EMPATHY" OFF 'LNV'". thenative. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  5. Tami Makinde (1 November 2019). "ESSENTIALS: BELLA ALUBO'S 'SUMMER'S OVER' IS A TESTAMENT OF HER GROWTH". thenative. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  6. Debola Abimbolu (27 July 2019). "BELLA ALUBO AND LADY DONLI COLLABORATE FOR NEW SINGLE, "UNAVAILABLE"". thenative. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  7. Dennis Ade Peter (20 September 2019). "BELLA ALUBO & ZLATAN PUT TOGETHER A SNEAKY BANGER WITH "AGBANI (REMIX)"". thenative. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  8. Idoko Salihu. "Top 10 Nigerian artistes to look out for in 2018". Premium Times. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  9. Ehis Ohunyon (14 January 2019). "With 're-Bella', Bella Alubo finds the key to re-invent her evolving pop sound". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  10. Tami Makinde (18 October 2019). "BELLA ALUBO SHARES TRACKLIST FOR HER UPCOMING EP, 'SUMMER'S OVER'". thenative. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  11. Motolani Alake (6 November 2019). "Bella Alubo continues to find her feet on 'Summer's Over' [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  12. "Bella Alubo". Genius. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  13. Dennis Ade Peter (15 August 2019). "LISTEN TO BELLA ALUBO'S NEW SINGLE, "AGBANI"". thenative. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  14. Njideka Agbo (13 September 2018). "Duncan Mighty Nominated For The 2018 Nigerian Entertainment Awards". guardian. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
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