Korede Bello (born 29 February 1996) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[2] 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.[3]
Korede Bello | |
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 Korede Bello in 2021
(Jeremy Visuals) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 29 February 1996 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | R&B[1], Afrobeats, hip hop, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | ONErpm. Mavin(former) |
| Website | koredebello |
Early life
editKorede (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
editWhile in primary school, Korede Bello went on to write his first song after forming a music group with a friend.[4] He started music professionally by recording songs in the studio[5] while in secondary school, and eventually released his first single "Forever". Korede released his debut album titled “Belloved”[6] in 2017. In 2016 his hit song "Do Like That"[7] 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.[8][9]
Mavin Records deal
editAfter 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.[10] On 28 February 2014, he got signed to Mavin Records under which he has recorded popular songs like "African Princess" and "Godwin".[11] He exited the Mavin record label in 2021.[12]
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",[13][14] 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[15]
Caspertainment
editKorede bello released a new single “Available” under Caspertainment Agency in October, 2022.[16][17] In April 2023, he released a new song titled “Jejely” featuring the phenomenal artiste Mr Eazi.[18][19]
Humanitarian work
editKorede Bello has over time engaged in several humanitarian activities such as the Project Pink Blue Walk for Cancer awareness programme in Abuja, 2015[20][21] and 2017.[22] Korede Bello is a Mental Health Advocate and his aim is to end mental health stigma and support young people living with mental illness.[23]
Ambassador
editIn 2015 the Nigerian Police Force unveiled him as its first Youth Ambassador by Inspector General of Police IGP Solomon E. Arase.[24] In 2018, Korede Bello was decorated as the Honorary Superintendent of Police by the IGP,.[25]
Discography
editStudio albums
editSingles
edit| 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
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Nigeria Teen Choice Awards 2014 | Most Promising Music Act To Watch | Himself | Won | [29] |
| 2015 | 4th Annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Song of the Year | "Godwin" | Won | [30] |
| 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Hottest Single of The Year | Nominated | [31] | ||
| Best New Act | Himself | Nominated | [31] | ||
| 2016 | The Headies 2015 | Best Pop Single | "Godwin" | Won | [32] |
| Song of The Year | Nominated | [33] | |||
| Next Rated | Himself | Nominated | [33] | ||
| 2016 City People Entertainment Awards | Pop Artiste of the Year | Himself | Won | [34] | |
| 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Collaboration | "Romantic" (featuring Tiwa Savage) | Nominated | [35] | |
| 9th Nigeria Music Video Awards | Best Contemporary Afro Video | "Godwin" | Won | [36] |
See also
editReferences
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Ace music producer, Donjazzy, has signed on R&B singer, Korede Bello, to his Mavin Records label.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Afrobeats Chart: Top 10 (April 2015)". CapitalXtra. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ Evatese (13 August 2014). "WHO IS KOREDE BELLO ? + PHOTOS". Evatese. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Korede Bello – Real Man". Netxclusive. 30 January 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ AGBANA, ROTIMI (18 March 2017). "Korede Bello steps out with debut album Belloved". Vanguard Nigeria.
- ^ "Korede Bello's 'Do Like That' bags Gold Certification In Canada". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Korede Bello Goes Back To School". NG Trends. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ^ Esho Wemimo (17 November 2014). "Korede Bello: Mavin Artiste Goes Back To School". pulse.ng. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Mavin Records Activates New Artiste, Listen To Korede Bello – African Princess". InfoNubia. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ Orija, Ireoluwa (9 November 2022). "Korede Bello Announces His Departure From Mavins Records". NAIJATASTIC. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (24 September 2021). "Korede Bello's 'Do Like That' certified Gold in US". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Health Policy Brief Updates". Forefront Group. 22 July 2014. doi:10.1377/forefront.20140722.040192. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Korede Bello's 'Do Like That' bags Gold Certification In Canada". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Korede Bello serves Available visuals". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Medeme, Ovwe (29 October 2022). "Korede Bello Drops New Single, Available". Independent Nigeria.
- ^ Omenye, Alex (14 April 2023). "Korede Bello And Mr. Eazi Preach Contentment In "Jejely"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ NathSlade (14 April 2023). "Korede Bello – Jejely ft. Mr Eazi | 36NG". Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Korede Bello Joins the Movement to Stop Cancer in Africa | @KoredeBello". Bloom Entertainment. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "I sacrificed intimate relationships for my career — Korede Bello". Punch Newspapers. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Times, Premium (2 December 2015). "Police unveil musician, Korede Bello, as Youth Ambassador". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Photos: IG, Ibrahim Idris decorates Korede Bello as honorary Superintendent of Police". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "New Video: Korede Bello Is Back With New Single "Mr Vendor"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 26 April 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (24 July 2020). "New EP: Korede Bello – Table For Two". BellaNaija. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ AudioMpya.com (22 March 2024). "Korede Bello Drops "Koreday" Massive 26-Track Album". AudioMpya. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Eneghalu, Slyvia (27 August 2014). "Korede Bello Wins Most Promising Act To Watch at Teen Choice Award". 360Nobs. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "Korede Bello Bags Song of the Year Award". Naij. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ a b Oneill, Danielle (15 June 2015). "The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees". Okay Africa. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "Full list of winners @ The Headies 2015". Vanguard News. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ a b "Headies Awards 2015: Full List Of Winners". Channels TV. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List". BellaNaija. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ 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.