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 Lagos State, Nigeria. He grew up singing in the choir but started writing songs as a teenager in secondary school. 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 Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He has an MBA in International Business from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Spain.
Folabi Nuel married 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, Johnny Drille and Timi Dakolo. The EP album which was released on his wedding day consisted of romance/love songs and included tracks like 911, Be Mine and For You.
On 7 April 2023, he released a single “He’s Alive” featuring gospel artiste Sunmisola Agbebi.
Discography
Studio albums +List of Studio AlbumsTitleAlbum detailsYear releasedGood God Number of Tracks: 8 Label: Showgear Records Formats: Streaming, digital download2017Revival Is In The Air (RIITA) Number of Tracks: 12 Label: Showgear Records Formats: Streaming, digital download2022
Live albums +List of Live AlbumsTitleMusic DetailsYear releasedHunger - From Our Heart to Yours Number of Tracks: 15 Label: Showgear Records Formats: Streaming, digital download2020
Extended plays +List of EPsTitleMusic DetailsYear releasedSongs From My Bedroom Number of Tracks: 6 Formats: Streaming, digital download2020Bobibi Number of Tracks: 5 Formats: Streaming, digital download2022
Singles +As lead artisteYearTitleAlbum2015EverlastingNon-Album SingleGod of HeavenNon-Album Single2017My HeartNon-Album Single2018Good GodNon-Album Single2022GloryNon-Album SingleAt the AltarNon-Album Single2023MelodyNon-Album SingleHe's AliveNon-Album Single
Other appearances +As a featured artisteTitleYear releasedRefI Still Believe by Mr. Ibk (featuring Folabi Nuel)2020If God be for me by Nosa (featuring Folabi Nuel)Chasing Doubt by Jo Deep (feat. Tomiwa Immanuel & Folabi Nuel)Fire Fire by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah)2022The Weight of Your Glory by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah)Hallelujah by Tomi Favored (featuring Folabi Nuel)Sugar Melody by Same OG (featuring Folabi Nuel)2023
Awards and nominations +YearAwardResultRef2018The Beatz Awards2018Africa Gospel and Media Awards UK
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