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Korede Bello
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Korede Bello in 2021 (Jeremy Visuals)
Background information
Born (1996-02-29) 29 February 1996 (age 28)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres R&B, Afrobeats, hip hop, pop
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2009–present
Labels ONErpm. Mavin(former)
Associated acts

Korede Bello (born 29 February 1996) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. 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.

Early life

Korede (English:"Bring Fortune") was born in Lagos State, where he completed his primary and secondary school education. He is of the Yoruba ethnicity. 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. He started music professionally by recording songs in the studio while in secondary school, and eventually released his first single "Forever". Korede released his debut album titled Belloved in 2017. In 2016 his hit song "Do Like That" was certified gold in Canada.

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.

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. On 28 February 2014, he got signed to Mavin Records under which he has recorded popular songs like "African Princess" and "Godwin". He exited the Mavin record label in 2021.

In 2021, Korede Bello was credited a Gold Certification Award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his hit single "Do Like That", which at the time became the highest-certified digital single of all time for him and the Label Mavin Records.

Also in 2022, he was awarded the Gold Award Certified in Canada 

Caspertainment

Korede bello released a new single Available under Caspertainment Agency in October, 2022.  In April 2023, he released a new song titled Jejely featuring the phenomenal artiste Mr Eazi.

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 and 2017. Korede Bello is a Mental Health Advocate and his aim is to end mental health stigma and support young people living with mental illness.

Ambassador

In 2015 the Nigerian Police Force unveiled him as its first Youth Ambassador by Inspector General of Police IGP Solomon E. Arase. In 2018, Korede Bello was decorated as the Honorary Superintendent of Police by the IGP,.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Belloved (2017)
  • Table for Two (2020)
  • Koreday (2024)

Singles

Title Year Release date
"4eva" 2012 12 March 2012
"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
"Somebody Great" (with Asa) 30 September 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
"Favorite Song" 11 March 2017
"Let Him Go" 11 March 2017
"Oh Baybe" 11 March 2017
"Repete" 11 March 2017
"If You Smile" 11 March 2017
"Ese Baba" 11 March 2017
"Young Presido" 11 March 2017
"Good Time" 11 March 2017
"My People (featuring Lil Kesh)" 1 September 2017
"Melanin Popping" 2018 18 January 2018
"Work It" 5 May 2018
"So te" 7 May 2018
"2geda" 22 May 2018
"Stamina" 20 September 2018
"Champion" 29 September 2018
"Bless Me" 30 September 2018
"Mr. Vendor" 2019 26 April 2019
"Sun Momi (Only You)" 2020 12 February 2020
"Bella" 2022 25 August 2022
"Available" 8 November 2022
"Jejely" 2023 14 April 2023

Selected awards and nominations

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

See also

  • List of Nigerian musicians
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