Introduction
Afolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi popularly known as “Folabi Nuel” (born 7 January 1992) is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader. He released his first single in 2015 “God of Heaven”, which later ranked as Number 1 on the "Rhythm 93.7FM" and “Holy Holla Top 5”.
Early life
Folabi Nuel was born on 7 January 1992 in Lagos State, Nigeria. He grew up singing in the choir but started writing songs as a teenager in secondary school. At the initial time, music was a way he comforted himself and expressed his feelings. With time, he started writing worship songs for his fellowship choir in secondary school. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He also got his MBA in International Business from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Spain.
Music career
Folabi Nuel started singing from a young age but his music career officially started in 2015 with his debut single “God of Heaven” which peaked as no. 1 on the “Rhythm 93.7FM” and “Holy Holla Top 5” for several weeks after its release. Subsequently, he returned with his sophomore single, a song titled “Everlasting” that same year. In 2017, he released another single titled "My Heart".
His first album "Good God" was released in 2017. In 2020, Folabi Nuel released his second album live "Hunger - From Our Heart to Yours" consisting of 15 tracks and featuring gospel artistes like Nosa, TY Bello, Freke Umoh, Prospa Ochimana and Minister Kenn. His subsequent album titled "Revival Is In The Air (RIITA)" was released in July 2022.
Folabi Nuel debuted his first extended play "Songs From My Bedroom" in May 2020. In September 2022, he released his second EP "Bobibi" featuring artistes like Remii, Johnny Drille and Timi Dakolo. The EP album which was released on his wedding day consisted of romance/love songs and included tracks like 911, Be Mine and For You.
On 7 April 2023, he released a single “He’s Alive” featuring gospel artiste Sunmisola Agbebi.
Personal life
Folabi Nuel married Gboremi in September 2022.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album Details | Year Released |
|---|---|---|
| Good God |
|
2017 |
| Revival Is In The Air (RIITA) |
|
2022 |
Live albums
| Title | Music Details | Year Released |
|---|---|---|
| Hunger - From Our Heart to Yours |
|
2020 |
Extended plays
| Title | Music Details | Year Released |
|---|---|---|
| Songs From My Bedroom |
|
2020 |
| Bobibi |
|
2022 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Everlasting | Non-Album Single |
| God of Heaven | Non-Album Single | |
| 2017 | My Heart | Non-Album Single |
| 2018 | Good God | Non-Album Single |
| 2022 | Glory | Non-Album Single |
| At the Altar | Non-Album Single | |
| 2023 | Melody | Non-Album Single |
| He's Alive | Non-Album Single |
Other appearances
| Title | Year Released | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| I Still Believe by Mr. Ibk (featuring Folabi Nuel) | 2020 | |
| If God be for me by Nosa (featuring Folabi Nuel) | ||
| Chasing Doubt by Jo Deep (feat. Tomiwa Immanuel & Folabi Nuel) | ||
| Fire Fire by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah) | 2022 | |
| The Weight of Your Glory by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah) | ||
| Hallelujah by Tomi Favoured (featuring Folabi Nuel) | ||
| Sugar Melody by Same OG (featuring Folabi Nuel) | 2023 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Beatz Awards | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Africa Gospel and Media Awards UK | Nominated |