Afolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi, popularly known as “Folabi Nuel” (born 7 January 1992) is a United Kingdom-based Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader. He released his first ever single "God of Heaven" in 2015, 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

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, Nigeria. He grew up singing in the choir but started writing songs as a teenager in

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. At first, 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

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. He has an MBA in

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from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Spain. Folabi Nuel marrie
Gboremi
in September 2022.

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,

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Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Extended plays

Singles

Other appearances

Awards and nominations

References

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