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 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. 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 Recording Industry Association of America (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 Mavin Records.
Also in 2022, he was awarded the Gold Award Certified in Canada.
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 Mr Eazi.
Humanitarian work Korede Bello has over time engaged in several humanitarian activities such as the Project Pink Blue Walk for Cancer awareness programme in Abuja, 2015 and 2017. Korede Bello is a Mental Health 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) Koreday (2024) EPs
Table for Two (2020) M3GA Vibrations (2025)
Singles TitleYearRelease date"4eva"201212 March 2012"African Princess"201428 February 2014"Dorobucci" (with Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D'Prince, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja)1 May 2014"Adaobi" (with Don Jazzy, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja)27 May 2014"Cold Outside"15 August 2014"Looku Looku" (with Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D'Prince, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja)31 October 2014"Jingle Bell"25 December 2014"Godwin"201528 January 2015"Somebody Great" (with Asa)30 September 2015"Jantamanta" (with Don Jazzy Tiwa Savage, Dr SID, D'Prince, Reekado Banks and Di'Ja)27 October 2015"Romantic" (with Tiwa Savage)December 2015"Mungo Park"20167 May 2016"One & Only"26 May 2016"Do Like That"13 September 2016"Butterfly"201717 May 2017"Favorite Song"11 March 2017"Let Him Go"11 March 2017"Oh Baybe"11 March 2017"Repete"11 March 2017"If You Smile"11 March 2017"Ese Baba"11 March 2017"Young Presido"11 March 2017"Good Time"11 March 2017"My People (featuring Lil Kesh)"1 September 2017"Melanin Popping"201818 January 2018"Work It"5 May 2018"So te"7 May 2018"2geda"22 May 2018"Stamina"20 September 2018"Champion"29 September 2018"Bless Me"30 September 2018"Mr. Vendor"201926 April 2019"Sun Momi (Only You)"202012 February 2020"Bella"202225 August 2022"Available"8 November 2022"Jejely"202314 April 2023
Selected awards and nominations
YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResultRef2014Nigeria Teen Choice Awards 2014Most Promising Music Act To WatchHimself20154th Annual Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Song of the Year"Godwin"2015 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsHottest Single of The YearBest New ActHimself2016The Headies 2015Best Pop Single"Godwin"Song of The YearNext RatedHimself2016 City People Entertainment AwardsPop Artiste of the YearHimself2016 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Collaboration"Romantic" (featuring Tiwa Savage)9th Nigeria Music Video AwardsBest Contemporary Afro Video"Godwin"
See also
List of Nigerian musicians
References
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