Korede Bello

Korede Bello Biography

Korede Bello is a famous Nigerian singer and songwriter best known for his debut hit song, “Godwin.” “Godwin,” a Gospel-influenced Afro-pop song, was released after his signing to Mavin Records in 2014. It became a massive success establishing him as a known artist in the Nigerian music industry. In addition, he released other hit songs, including “Romantic,” featuring then-label mate Tiwa Savage, and “Do Like That.” A remix of the latter features American singer and songwriter Kelly Rowland.

Life & Career

Korede Bello was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He began performing at seven and went by the name African Prince. Korede went to Primary and Secondary Schools in Lagos. He earned a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Information Management.

After being introduced to Don Jazzy by his manager, Casimir Uwaegbute, Korede impressed him after recording some songs in the studio and was signed to Mavin Records on February 28th, 2014. He later released the songs “African Princess” and “Godwin.”

He cites Asa and 2Baba as influences on his music.

Korede Bello has since released several hit songs and projects, including “Romantic” featuring Tiwa Savage, “Do Like That,” the “Table For Two” EP, “Beloved” album, and more.

Age

Korede Bello was born on February 29th, 1996. He clocked 26 years old in February 2022.

Family

His parents had 3 three children. He has a younger sister and an older brother. His strongest supporter and vaguely unknown to the public, his mother is a huge music fan.

Parents

Although their identities are not listed online, we know that Korede Bello’s parents are true music lovers, and the youngster grew up listening to the same music that his parents did.

While the mother of the celebrity prefers foreign music, Korede Bello’s father enjoys local music. So the musician’s father bought him his first guitar and covered the cost of his debut recording session.

The entertainer was grateful for everything his parents had done for him. “The fact that my parents support me and would spend money on anything that would make me happy” is one of the many reasons he says he loves his parents so much.

Siblings

The elder Bello brother of Korede is a PR executive named Timilehin Bello. He’s also known as BigTimi a lot of the time. His Younger sister is Jasmine Bello, who has followed in her brother’s footsteps by pursuing a career in music.

Lifestyle

Considering his remarkable success in the Nigerian music industry, singer Korede Bello has earned recognition from numerous brands.

Like other well-known entertainers, Korede Bello utilizes social media. He posts images of himself, his performances, and forthcoming video content to keep his fans happy.

• Instagram: @koredebello
• Twitter: @koredebello
• Facebook: Korede Bello

Girlfriend

There have been questions about who Korede Bello is dating. He has been rumored to be dating Nigerian actor Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla. However, reacting to the rumors in 2020, he said Priscilla is better positioned to talk about it.

Net Worth

The exact estimate of Korede Bello’s net worth is unknown to the public as he has yet to reveal it. However, his partnerships, endorsements with major brands in Nigeria, and very pricey acquisitions prove that he has a massive stash in the bank. Several media sites estimate his worth to be between $500,000 to $1 million. We won’t be shocked if he’s worth more.

Cars

Korede Bello is the owner of a few luxury cars. Some include a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette, which costs over 30 million Naira, a Bentley Continental GT, and a Toyota Landcruiser. However, there have been questions about whether the Bentley belongs to him or Don Jazzy.

House

Not much is known about Korede Bello’s house. He only posts photos of his cars.

Record Label

In 2014, Korede Bello was announced by Nigerian Music Exec. Don Jazzy is the newest addition to his label, Mavin Records. He joined Nigerian superstars Tiwa Savage, Reekado Banks, Di’Ja, Dr. Sid, and more as one of the label’s acts. The song “Godwin” was released as his debut single via the title. He also contributed to some of the joint singles, including “Dorobucci,” “Adaobi,” and more released by the label. He is still signed to Mavin Records.

Awards

Korede Bello has been nominated for and won some significant awards. Some of them include the following;

• “Promising Music Act To Watch” 2014 Nigerian Teen Choice Awards.
• “Best Song Of The Year” 2015 4th Annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards.
• “Hottest Single Of The Year” and “Best New Act” 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
• “Best Pop Single,” “Song Of The Year,” “Next Rated” The Headies 2015.
• “Pop Artiste Of The Year” 2016 City People Entertainment Awards.
• “Best Collaboration” for ‘Romantic’ featuring Tiwa Savage at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
• “Best Contemporary Afro Video” 9th Nigeria Music Video Awards.

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