Korede Bello’s Biography
Korede Bello(born 29 February 1996) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter
currently signed to Mavin Records.He is best known for his hit single “Godwin”,
a semi-gospel and pop song which topped many music charts in Nigeria.
Early
Life
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 nameAfrican 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
National Diploma certificate. Korede Bello is an Associate Member of the
Institute of Information Management.
Career
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 Mungo Park, “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.
Korede Bello is also known for his wink in “Dorobucci” music video.
Awards&Nominations/Endorsements
Korede Bello won the award for the Most Promising Music Act To Watch in
the Nigeria Teen Choice Awards 2014,Best Song of the Year,4th Annual Golden
Icons Academy Movie Awards also in 2014.
In 2015 , Nigeria Entertainment Awards, he was nominated
for Hottest Single of The Year and Best New Act.
That same year,he won an award for Best Pop Single at The Headies
2015 and was also nominated for Song of the year and next rated.
This year, Korede Bello won Pop Artiste Of The Year in City People
Entertainment Awards.
Korede signed a multi-million Naira endorsement deal with popular
telecom company GLO on the 1st of July 2015.
Personal
Life
He is currently unmarried and was rumoured to have dated daughter of the
president of Nigeria, Zahra Buhari.
source - stargist
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