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'{{Infobox musical artist | name = Korede Bello | background = solo_singer | image = Korede Bello's Belloved Album Art.jpg | caption = | image_size = | landscape = | alt = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | birth_name = Korede Bello | alias = <!-- Only names he has --> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1996|02|29}} (age 5 2/4 |correct w/ leap years) | birth_place = [[Lagos State]], [[Nigeria]] | origin = [[Lagos State]] | death_date = | death_place = | genre = [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[Afrobeats]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], [[Pop music|pop]] | occupation = [[Songwriter]], [[singer]] | instrument = [[Vocals]], [[guitar]] | years_active = 2009-present | label = [[Mavin Records]] | associated_acts = <!-- Only musical acts that have worked with Korede Bello can be listed here -->{{flatlist| *[[Tiwa Savage]] *[[Don Jazzy]] *[[Sarkodie (rapper)]] *[[Kelly Roland]] *[[Harmonize (Musician)]] *[[Di'Ja]] *[[D'Prince]] *[[Dr SID]] *[[Reekado Banks]]}} | website = {{URL|koredebello.com}} }} '''Korede Bello''' is a [[Nigerian]] [[singer]] and [[songwriter]] currently signed to one of the biggest record labels in Africa, owned by an African, [[Mavin Records]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.takemetonaija.com/2015/04/singer-korede-bello-biographylife-and.html?m=1 | title=Singer KOREDE BELLO Full Biography,Life And News | publisher=Take Me to Naija | date=14 April 2015 | access-date=19 July 2015}}</ref> He is best known for his hit single "[[Godwin (Korede Bello song)|Godwin]]", a semi-gospel and pop song which became a national anthem and topped many music charts across Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capitalxtra.com/radio/afrobeats/chart/april-2015/ | title=Afrobeats Chart: Top 10 (April 2015) | publisher=CapitalXtra | date=1 April 2015 | access-date=19 July 2015}}</ref> == 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.evatese.com/2014/08/13/who-is-korede-bello-photos/ | title=WHO IS KOREDE BELLO ? + PHOTOS | publisher=Evatese | author=Evatese | date=13 August 2014 | access-date=19 July 2015}}</ref> 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 (Nigeria)|Higher National Diploma]] certificate. Korede Bello is an Associate Member of the Institute of Information Management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ngtrends.com/2014/11/korede-bello-goes-back-school/|title=Korede Bello Goes Back To School|work=NG Trends|accessdate=5 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/celebrities/korede-bello-mavin-artiste-goes-back-to-school-id3284619.html|title=Korede Bello: Mavin Artiste Goes Back To School|author=Esho Wemimo|date=17 November 2014|work=pulse.ng|accessdate=5 September 2015}}</ref> === 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thecapital.ng/index.php/38-entertainment/2583-godwin-crooner-korede-bello-i-used-to-idolize-don-jazzy-before-i-met-him | title=Godwin crooner, Korede Bello: "I used to idolize Don Jazzy before I met him" | publisher=The Capital Nigeria | date=22 June 2015 | access-date=19 July 2015}}</ref> On 28 February 2014, he got signed to Mavin Records under which he has recorded popular songs like "African Princess" and "Godwin".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.infonubia.com/2014/02/mavin-records-activates-new-artiste.html | title=Mavin Records Activates New Artiste, Listen To Korede Bello – African Princess | publisher=InfoNubia | date=28 February 2014 | access-date=19 July 2015}}</ref> He is currently working on his first studio album and cites [[A?a|Asa]] and [[2face Idibia]] as people he draws inspiration from.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nigerianfinder.com/korede-bello-biography/ | title=Korede Bello Biography | publisher=NigerianFinder | access-date=19 July 2015}}</ref> === "Bellovers" === “Bellovers” is the name given to Korede Bello’s core fans. Since his appearance in the “Dorobucci” video, have increased exponentially, making Korede Bello one of Africa’ s most desired and promising young acts. With over 2 million active followers on Social Media.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} == Humanitarian Work == Korede Bello has overtime engaged in several humanitarian activities such as the [[Project Pink Blue]] Walk for Cancer awareness programme in Abuja, 2015<ref>{{cite news |title= Korede Bello Joins the Movement to Stop Cancer in Africa {{!}} @KoredeBello |url= http://www.blooment.com.ng/2015/02/korede-bello-joins-movement-to-stop.html |accessdate=28 December 2017 |publisher= Bloom Entertainment |date= February 4, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Project |first1=PINK BLUE |title= World Cancer Day 2015 Walk, Race & Cycling against Cancer powered by Project PINK BLUE |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3MUojnpuqc|website=YouTube.com|publisher=Project PINK BLUE|accessdate=28 December 2017}}</ref> and 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ono|first1=Bello|title=Korede Bello, Denrele Edun, Ghana Must Go, More, at Project Pink Blue’s Walk Against Cancer|url=http://onobello.com/korede-bello-denrele-edun-ghana-must-go-more-at-project-pink-blues-walk-against-cancer/|accessdate=28 December 2017|agency=PR UNO LTD|publisher=PR UNO LTD|date=March 1, 2017}}</ref> == Discography == === Singles === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1" !style="width:18em;" |Title !style="width:2em;" |Year !style="width:12em;" |Release date |- |"African Princess" |rowspan="6"|2014 |February 28, 2014 |- |"[[Dorobucci]]" <br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Don Jazzy]] [[Tiwa Savage]], [[Dr SID]], [[D'Prince]], [[Reekado Banks]] and [[Di'Ja]])</span> |May 1, 2014 |- |"Adaobi" <br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Don Jazzy]], [[Reekado Banks]] and [[Di'Ja]])</span> |May 27, 2014 |- |"Cold Outside" |August 15, 2014 |- |"Looku Looku" <br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Don Jazzy]] [[Tiwa Savage]], [[Dr SID]], [[D'Prince]], [[Reekado Banks]] and [[Di'Ja]])</span> |October 31, 2014 |- |"Jingle Bell" |December 25, 2014 |- |"[[Godwin (Korede Bello song)|Godwin]]"<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> | rowspan="3" |2015 |January 28, 2015 |- |"Jantamanta" <br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Don Jazzy]] [[Tiwa Savage]], [[Dr SID]], [[D'Prince]], [[Reekado Banks]] and [[Di'Ja]])</span> |27 October 2015 |- |"Romantic" <br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(with [[Tiwa Savage|Tiwa]] [[Tiwa Savage|Savage]])</span> |December, 2015 |- |"Mungo Park" |rowspan="3"|2016 |May 7, 2016 |- |"One & Only" |May 26, 2016 |- |"Do Like That" |September 13, 2016 |- |"Butterfly" | rowspan="2" |2017 |May 17, 2017 |- |"My People" |September 1, 2017 |- |"Melanin Popping" | rowspan="2" |2018 |January 18, 2018 |- |"Work it" |April 1, 2018 |} ===Studio albums=== *''[https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/belloved/1214737432 Belloved]'' (2017) ==Awards and nominations== {{Expand list|date=July 2016}} {| class ="wikitable" |- !Year !Award ceremony !Prize !Recipient/Nominated work !Result !Ref |- |2014 |Nigeria Teen Choice Awards 2014 |Most Promising Music Act To Watch |Himself |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.360nobs.com/2014/08/korede-bello-wins-most-promising-act-to-watch-at-teen-choice-award/|title=Korede Bello Wins Most Promising Act To Watch At Teen Choice Award|publisher=360Nobs|last=Eneghalu|first=Slyvia|date=27 August 2014|accessdate=26 July 2016}}</ref> |- |rowspan="3"|2015 |4th Annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards |Best Song of the Year |rowspan="2"|"[[Godwin (Korede Bello song)|Godwin]]" |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.naij.com/610655-korede-bello-bags-song-year-award.html|title=Korede Bello Bags Song Of The Year Award|work=[[Naij]]|last=|first=|date=19 October 2015|accessdate=26 July 2016}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"|[[2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards]] |Hottest Single of The Year |{{nom}} | <ref name="okay">{{cite web|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/news/nigeria-entertainment-awards-nominees-2015/|title=The Nigeria Entertainment Awards Announce 2015 Nominees|work=Okay Africa|last=Oneill|first=Danielle|date=15 June 2015|accessdate=26 July 2016}}</ref> |- |Best New Act |Himself |{{nom}} | <ref name="okay"/> |- |rowspan="6"|2016 |rowspan="3"|[[The Headies 2015]] |Best Pop Single |rowspan="2"|"Godwin" |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/01/full-list-of-winners-the-headies-2015/|title=Full list of winners @ The Headies 2015|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard News]]|last=|first=|date=2 January 2016|accessdate=26 July 2016}}</ref> |- |Song of The Year |{{nom}} | <ref name="channels">{{cite news|url=http://www.channelstv.com/2016/01/02/headies-awards-2015-full-list-of-winners/|title=Headies Awards 2015: Full List Of Winners|work=[[Channels TV]]|last=|first=|date=2 January 2016|accessdate=26 July 2016}}</ref> |- |[[The Headies Award for Next Rated|Next Rated]] |Himself |{{nom}} | <ref name="channels"/> |- |2016 City People Entertainment Awards |Pop Artiste of the Year |Himself |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/07/full-list-of-winners-at-2016-city-people-entertainment-awards/|title=Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|author=Adedayo Showemimo|date=26 July 2016|accessdate=26 July 2016}}</ref> |- |[[2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards]] |Best Collaboration |"Romantic" <span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Tiwa Savage]])</span> |{{nom}} |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/nominations-are-here-find-out-who-made-the-2016-nigerian-entertainment-awards-nominees-list/|title=Nominations are Here! Find out who Made the 2016 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Nominees List|work=[[BellaNaija]]|author=|date=16 June 2016|accessdate=13 September 2016}}</ref> |- |9th Nigeria Music Video Awards |Best Contemporary Afro Video |"Godwin" |{{won}} |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/09/1-year-after-nmva-announce-2015-winners/|title=1 year after, NMVA announce 2015 winners|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|author=Adedayo Showemimo|date=13 September 2016|accessdate=13 September 2016}}</ref> |} === "Key Milestones Of Songs By Korede Bello" === *Korede Bello has generated over 100,000,000 views from the music videos of his songs on YouTube *His biggest national song to date is Godwin *His biggest International song to date is Do Like That *Korede Bello performed Godwin at the Presidential Inauguration Dinner *The official music video of Godwin now has over 13 million views *Godwin has been performed by a good number of church choirs during church services *Some of the most memorable fan videos of the Godwin song were compiled into the official fan social media music video *Korede Bello performed Godwin at the 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards in Johannesburg *Over 100,000 hashtags of Godwin have been created on Instagram *The official music video of Do Like That tops at over 54 million views *Total streaming of Do Like That has surpassed 60 million (youtube + spotify + apple music) *Do Like That has been rising on the Apple Music charts and has reached no.1 in the world category, staying there for over 8 months *Over 15,000 videos and photos with the #dolikethat hashtag have already been posted on Instagram by fans of the song. Some of these fan social media videos have accumulated over 1 million views. * #dolikethatchallenge is fast approaching 4,000 videos on Instagram alone *Do Like That dance videos have surpassed an estimated 10 million, led by dance channel R3D ONE Official which has generated over 4.65 million views for their Do Like That dance videos *Female legendary artiste Kelly Rowland jumped on Do Like That remix *Do Like That was made a Musical.ly #NextWaveJanuary Finalist in which 6 videos were being created per minute, as of end of January, there were 61,165 videos created that generated over 25 million views. As of July 2017, over 100,000 videos have been created, generating over 50 million views. *Korede Bello’s memorable verse on Dorobucci helped propel it to the biggest song in Nigeria in 2014. To date, the music video has over 26,000,000 views *Korede Bello’s key verse in Adaobi helped propel it to a fan favorite. To date, the music video has over 27,000,000 views == See also == {{portal|Biography}} * [[List of Nigerian musicians]] == References == {{reflist|30em}} Collabo with Harmonize of Tanzania on Shulala == External links == * {{Official website|www.koredebello.com}} {{Mavin Records}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Bello, Korede}} [[Category:1996 births]] [[Category:Yoruba musicians]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nigerian male singers]] [[Category:21st-century Nigerian musicians]] [[Category:Musicians from Lagos]] [[Category:Nigerian singer-songwriters]] [[Category:The Headies winners]]'