Introduction
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, education and career
Korede (English:"harvest") 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. 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". 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 is currently working on his first studio album and cites Asa and 2face Idibia as people he draws inspiration from.
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.
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
| 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 |