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Korede Bello

Korede Bello ( ; born 29 February 1996) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Mavin Records in 2014. Bello is best known for his hit single "Godwin", a semi-gospel and pop

Korede Bello ( ; born 29 February 1996) is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Mavin Records 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 Lagos State, 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 Mass Communication at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and holds a Higher National Diploma 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 posi

Era
21st Century
Lived
1996–present
From
Nigeria
Born in
Lagos
Known as
songwriter, singer, composer, entertainer
Instruments
guitar
Genres
pop music, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, Afrobeats