Korede Bello

Korede Bello (born 29 February 1996) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[1] He signed a record deal with Mavin Records in 2014. Bello is best known for his hit single "Godwin", a semi-gospel and pop song which became a national anthem and topped many music charts across Nigeria.[2]

Korede Bello
Background information
Birth nameKorede Bello
Born (1996-02-29) 29 February 1996
Lagos State, Nigeria
OriginLagos State
Genresblues|R&B, Afrobeats, hip hop, pop
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2009–present
LabelsMavin Records
Associated acts
Websitekoredebello.com

Early life, education

Korede (English:"Bring fortune") was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, where he completed his primary and secondary school education. He started performing at the age of 7 and went by the stage name African Prince.

Career

While in primary school, Korede Bello went on to write his first song after forming a music group with a friend.[3] He started music professionally by recording songs in the studio[4] while in secondary school, and eventually released his first single "Forever". He studied Mass Communication at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and holds a Higher National Diploma certificate. Korede Bello is an Associate Member of the Institute of Information Management.[5][6]

Mavin Records deal

After the release of his first single which received relatively positive reviews, he was introduced to Don Jazzy by his manager Casmir Uwaegbute after which they recorded some songs together which got Don Jazzy impressed.[7] On 28 February 2014, he got signed to Mavin Records under which he has recorded popular songs like "African Princess" and "Godwin".[8] He is currently working on his first studio album and cites Asa and 2face Idibia as people he draws inspiration from.[9]

Humanitarian Work

Korede Bello has over time engaged in several humanitarian activities such as the Project Pink Blue Walk for Cancer awareness programme in Abuja, 2015[10][11] and 2017.[12]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Belloved (2017)

Singles
Title Year Release date
"African Princess" 2014 28 February 2014
"Dorobucci"
(with Don Jazzy Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D'Prince, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja)		 1 May 2014
"Adaobi"
(with Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja)		 27 May 2014
"Cold Outside" 15 August 2014
"Looku Looku"
(with Don Jazzy Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D'Prince, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja)		 31 October 2014
"Jingle Bell" 25 December 2014
"Godwin"
 2015 28 January 2015
"Jantamanta"
(with Don Jazzy Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D'Prince, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja)		 27 October 2015
"Romantic"
(with Tiwa Savage)		 December 2015
"Mungo Park" 2016 7 May 2016
"One & Only" 26 May 2016
"Do Like That" 13 September 2016
"Butterfly" 2017 17 May 2017
"My People" 1 September 2017
"Melanin Popping" 2018 18 January 2018
"Work it" 1 April 2018
"So te" 7 May 2018
"2geda" 22 May 2018
"Champion" 29 September 2018
"Bless Me" 30 September 2018
"Mr. Vendor" 2019 26 April 2019
"Sun Momi (Only You)" 2020 12 February 2020

Awards and nominations
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Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Result Ref
2014 Nigeria Teen Choice Awards 2014 Most Promising Music Act To Watch Himself Won [13]
2015 4th Annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Song of the Year "Godwin" Won [14]
2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Hottest Single of The Year Nominated [15]
Best New Act Himself Nominated [15]
2016 The Headies 2015 Best Pop Single "Godwin" Won [16]
Song of The Year Nominated [17]
Next Rated Himself Nominated [17]
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Pop Artiste of the Year Himself Won [18]
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Collaboration "Romantic" (featuring Tiwa Savage) Nominated [19]
9th Nigeria Music Video Awards Best Contemporary Afro Video "Godwin" Won [20]

See also

References
  1. "Singer KOREDE BELLO Full Biography,Life And News". Take Me to Naija. 14 April 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  2. "Afrobeats Chart: Top 10 (April 2015)". CapitalXtra. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  3. Evatese (13 August 2014). "WHO IS KOREDE BELLO ? + PHOTOS". Evatese. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  4. "Korede Bello – Real Man". Netxclusive. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  5. "Korede Bello Goes Back To School". NG Trends. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  6. Esho Wemimo (17 November 2014). "Korede Bello: Mavin Artiste Goes Back To School". pulse.ng. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  7. "Godwin crooner, Korede Bello: "I used to idolize Don Jazzy before I met him"". The Capital Nigeria. 22 June 2015. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  8. "Mavin Records Activates New Artiste, Listen To Korede Bello – African Princess". InfoNubia. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  9. "Korede Bello Biography". NigerianFinder. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  10. "Korede Bello Joins the Movement to Stop Cancer in Africa | @KoredeBello". Bloom Entertainment. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  11. Project, PINK BLUE. "World Cancer Day 2015 Walk, Race & Cycling against Cancer powered by Project PINK BLUE". Project PINK BLUE. Retrieved 28 December 2017 – via YouTube.
  12. Ono, Bello (1 March 2017). "Korede Bello, Denrele Edun, Ghana Must Go, More, at Project Pink Blue's Walk Against Cancer". PR UNO LTD. PR UNO LTD. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  13. Eneghalu, Slyvia (27 August 2014). "Korede Bello Wins Most Promising Act To Watch at Teen Choice Award". 360Nobs. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  14. "Korede Bello Bags Song of the Year Award". Naij. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  15. Oneill, Danielle (15 June 2015). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  16. "Full list of winners @ The Headies 2015". Vanguard News. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  17. "Headies Awards 2015: Full List Of Winners". Channels TV. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  18. Adedayo Showemimo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 8 December 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  19. "Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". BellaNaija. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  20. Adedayo Showemimo (13 September 2016). "1 year after, NMVA announce 2015 winners". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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