Adebayo Adeleke (born July 23), better known by his stage name B-Red, is a Nigerian singer.Primarily known as Davido's cousin, his career as a solo act started in 2013 with the release of the single "Insane Girl"; the song features vocals from Davido and was produced by Shizzi. In 2016, he released his debut EP ''All the Way Up''.

Early life

Born in

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, United States, the son of Nigerian senator Ademola Adeleke, B-Red relocated to Nigeria to pursue a musical career. He is a cousin of the Nigerian singer

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Career

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. in April 2019, the HKN Singer and songwriter, B-Red dropped two songs titled "E Better" featuring

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Records boss,

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. And "Achie" featuring award-winning artiste, Davido., on 12th October 2020 B-Red released another studio album titled "The Jordan" the intro featured a guest feature from his father Senitor Ademola Adeleke, B-Red also featured Nigerian legendary musician 2Baba, other guest appearances where

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Discography

;EPs *''All the Way Up'' (2016) ;Albums *''The Jordan'' (2020)

Awards and nominations

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References

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