Korede Bello (born 29 February 1996) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with

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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

Korede (English:''"Bring Fortune"'') was born in

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, where he completed his primary and secondary school education. He is of the Yoruba ethnicity. He started performing at the age of 7 and went by the stage name African Prince.

Career

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". Korede released his debut album titled “Belloved” in 2017. In 2016 his hit song "Do Like That" was certified gold in Canada. He studied

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at the

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and holds a

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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

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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 exited the Mavin record label in 2021. In 2021, Korede Bello was credited a Gold Certification Award from the

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(RIAA) for his hit single "Do Like That", which at the time became the highest-certified digital single of all time for him and the Label

. Also in 2022, he was awarded the Gold Award Certified in

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Caspertainment

Korede bello released a new single “Available” under Caspertainment Agency in October, 2022. In April 2023, he released a new song titled “Jejely” featuring the phenomenal artiste

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Humanitarian work

Korede Bello has over time engaged in several humanitarian activities such as the

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Walk for Cancer awareness programme in Abuja, 2015 and 2017. Korede Bello is a

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Advocate and his aim is to end mental health stigma and support young people living with mental illness.

Ambassador

In 2015 the Nigerian Police Force unveiled him as its first Youth Ambassador by Inspector General of Police IGP Solomon E. Arase. In 2018, Korede Bello was decorated as the Honorary Superintendent of Police by the IGP,.

Discography

Studio albums

*''Belloved'' (2017) *Table for Two (2020) *Koreday (2024)

Singles

Selected awards and nominations

References

External links

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