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  • Why I left Don Jazzy’s Mavin records – Korede Bello opens up

    Why I left Don Jazzy’s Mavin records – Korede Bello opens up

    Korede Bello, the Nigerian singer, has opened on the reason he left Don Jazzy-led Mavins Records.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that singer signed with Mavins in February 2014 but left the label in 2021.

    Speaking in a recent interview with Hip TV hosted by reality star KimOprah, the singer disclosed that he left Mavins because he felt like a product that was just there to make money.

    The 28-year-old who said chasing the next hit song and trying to remain relevant caused him to lose sight of what matters most.

    Korede Bello added that he also took a break from music to self-reflect and reconnect with his purpose.

    “I was at a season in my life where I needed to metamorphose from a caterpillar to a butterfly,” he said.

    “To explore my inner worth, to do introspection, to understand myself, understand meaning more, and reconnect to my why.

    “Because I was at a stage where I started to feel like a product, I started to feel like something that was just being sold, something that is just there to make money.

    “You lose sight of what matters when you chase after the next song, after the next hit, and after the next whatever it is that can get you into conversations. So a lot of artistes are addicted to that circle and that is why they will do anything to just stay relevant.

    “And I know that music is not my destination, music is not my endpoint, it’s a means of communicating who I am and why I am. So I needed to reconnect to why I am and why music is an important tool for communicating what I’m about.”

  • What my dad told me about cigarette as a kid – Korede Bello

    What my dad told me about cigarette as a kid – Korede Bello

    Popular Nigerian singer, Korede Bello has disclosed his conversation with his father at childhood whenever he sees him coughing.

    In a recent interview on the “Say My Piece” podcast, hosted by actress Lolo, Bello spoke about witnessing his father’s unhealthy smoking habit, which left a lasting impression on him and inspired his commitment to wellness.

    He emphasised the importance of a holistic approach to wellness, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional aspects.

    “My dad used to smoke a lot of cigarettes and as a child, he used to send me to get him cigarettes. I noticed something then, he used to cough a lot so I’d ask him ‘Daddy why are you coughing?’ and he’d tell me ‘It’s because of the cigarette. So if you don’t wanna cough like me, don’t smoke.’ So very on he already planted something in my mind that this is something unhealthy and I don’t want to be the kind of person who does that so that was a good priming. Growing up I tried to be on the wellness spectrum, physical mental, and emotional,” he explained.

    The singer also said: “I tried weed before but it’s not my thing. Very early on in my life, I mean not in my life like when I was a child, but it was just something that people did around me also and this is something about myself. I have a very addictive personality so whatever I find pleasurable it can turn into an addiction.”

    He added: “You have to know yourself well. It’s very important because some people can indulge in some things and they’d get out of it and some people would take that something and they’re not there. You have to know yourself so you don’t follow everybody.”

     

  • Why making fans happy better than winning grammy – Korede Bello

    Why making fans happy better than winning grammy – Korede Bello

    Nigerian singer, Korede Bello has stated that making the people happy through music is better than winning a Grammy award.

    The ‘Godwin’ hitmaker said the reason artists long after these awards is for validation that can help them to improve on their craft.

    He made this statement in a recent interview when he asked whether Nigerian artistes should depend on a foreign platform, like the Grammys, for validation.

    He said;

    “There is a common pidgin saying that can loosely be translated to mean, ‘it is where one works that one will eat’. Part of the things we ‘eat’ as artistes is validation for our art. Validation for making great art is good. And, that can be very inspirational for others to make better art.

    When an artiste makes it to the nomination list of a prestigious award, they are already winners in my opinion. Every other thing is subjective. However, I believe in rewards over awards.

    Rewards can come in the form of commercial success or returns on investment. That way, one knows that the quality of what one puts in is what will determine what one will get. Awards are good, but knowing that one’s art makes many people happy is a better feeling.”

     

     

     

     

  • Nigerian artiste, Korede Bello resurfaces on the music scene with new songs

    Nigerian artiste, Korede Bello resurfaces on the music scene with new songs

    Nigerian singer and songwriter Korede Bello has resurfaced on the music scene.

    Bello has just released his new EP, “Beauty & Bliss”. The EP features 8 tracks, including the singles “For Me” featuring Yemi Alade and “Jejely” featuring Mr Eazi.

    The ‘Godwin’ crooner, made his comeback known via a statement on his social media pages.

    The statement reads partly “This EP is a celebration of love in all its forms,” he said. “I hope it brings joy and happiness to everyone who listens to it.”

    “Beauty & Bliss” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

    “Beauty & Bliss” is a collection of songs that explore the different facets of love, from the excitement of new love to the comfort of long-lasting relationships. The EP is a testament to Korede Bello’s growth as an artist, as he experiments with different musical genres and emotional states.

    Korede Bello is known for his smooth vocals and catchy melodies, and “Beauty & Bliss” is no exception. The EP is sure to please fans of Afrobeats, pop, and R&B.

    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.

  • Artistes still need to have relationships with their former labels- Korede Bello

    Godwin singer, Korede Bello has spoken on the need for artistes to have relationships with the record labels they were signed to, even after their contract has elapsed.

     

    Bello made this statement as a guest on Ubi Franklin’s Instagram Live chat on Wednesday 13th of May 2020.

     

    Sharing on how Don Jazzy supported him, he said:” There was a time our contract elapsed and a lot of us were still there. Some artistes were not remitting. Don Jazzy is not really about that. He is all about support. He is a true leader”.

     

    Speaking further, he stated that artistes still need to have a cordial relationship with their former record labels.

     

     

    “We are in the business of human connections and we do not realize that enough.

    When a contract elapses, we need to still be able to have a relationship. How many artistes still have a relationship with their former labels. We need to still be able to have a relationship after our business is done”.

     

  • Korede Bello reacts over rumoured love affair with Iyabo Ojo’s daughter

    Korede Bello reacts over rumoured love affair with Iyabo Ojo’s daughter

    ‘Godwin’ singer Korede Bello has reacted over rumours that he is in a relationship with Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla.

    The handsome singer stated that when one attract female attention one is called a womaniser.

    “I don’t even know what that word means anymore. I guess when one attracts a lot of female attention and love, they call one a womaniser”, he told Punch.

    Sharing his favourite qualities in a woman, he said: “The only quality that truly matters is a strong connection. A connection with God, herself and with me. Every other thing doesn’t really matter. Besides, a dream woman will always be a dream. I want a real woman”.

    When asked to shed light on his rumoured relationship with Priscilla, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, he said:” I think Priscilla would be in a better position to respond to that”.

    Bello also has a word for critics who feel he has not done well career-wise.

    “I don’t react to issues, I would rather respond. As for this question, I would let my music answer it”.

     

    On his record label contract with the Don Jazzy led Mavin , the singer said he still has a mutually beneficial business relationship with the label.

    “I’m still a ‘Mavin’ and what we have is a mutually beneficial business relationship”.

     

  • How Dr Sid and I almost fell from the top of a bus – Korede Bello

    Godwin singer, Korede Bello is not immuned from bad occurrences.

    The pop star recently stated that he and his label mate, Dr Sid almost fell from the top of a bus while filming a music video.

    Bello made this known via an Instagram post on Friday as he shared behind the scene shots of the music video.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/BwJ6xtCArt6/

     

    “Chris Brown makes dancing on a bus look so easy but @iamdrsid and I discovered a different story. We almost fell off lol,” he revealed.

    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 is currently working on his first studio album and cites Asa and 2face Idibia as people he draws inspiration from.

     

     

  • It doesn’t matter If the romance between Tiwa Savage and Wizkid is real or not- Korede Bello

    It doesn’t matter If the romance between Tiwa Savage and Wizkid is real or not- Korede Bello

    Afropop singer, Korede Bello signed on the same record label with Tiwa Savage, has said It doesn’t matter if the romance she shared in the ‘Fever’ video with Wizkid is real or not.
     
    Speaking as a guest on a radio show, he said: “I don’t mind the free publicity I get from the video based on association (the same record company) with Tiwa Savage. To be honest with you, they are two consenting adults and they are entertainers. They are in the show business and it doesn’t matter if it (their romance) is real or not. They are getting the numbers; the video had over one million views within 24 hours. I feel sometimes Nigerians get too emotional about certain things.”
     
    When asked why he took a break from music, he said: “I just took a nap, to be honest. I went into my room and I took a long needed nap. I had been ‘overthinking’ and I needed to clear my head. At some point, I was climbing and happy but didn’t know why I was climbing. I just lost sight of the reason I was doing certain things. I will say I got blinded by the spotlight. When you are in the spotlight, you don’t see anyone else and it is delusional. At times, you have to step out of the spotlight and see people who are watching you.”
     

  • 2019 Election: Korede Bello tasks youths to obtain PVCs

    2019 Election: Korede Bello tasks youths to obtain PVCs

    Korede Bello, the Nigeria Award winning Music Artiste, has called on Nigerian youths to obtain Permanent voters cards (PVC) ahead of 2019 general election.

    He made the call at a sensitisation campaign by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) tagged ‘Youth Votes Count’ Campus Outreach at Bayero University Kano, on Tuesday.

    The programme was organised within the framework of European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria by INEC with Technical assistance from European Centre for Electoral Support.

    Bello, who, is also an INEC Ambasador, urged the youth to go and vote “for our conscience we have also been told that we are the future of Nigeria,

    Another INEC Ambasador, a Hausa film actress, Nafisa Abdullahi, advised youths to believe in themselves and in their ability to make difference in politics not to sell their votes.

    “This coming election is our opportunity to change things, your destiny is what you make use of it so use it wisely your vote is your right, it is your power, so Iam begging you to use your vote wisely and collect your PVCs ”

    In his remarks, the Deputy Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria, Mr Richard Young, called on youths to get their PVCs before the deadline for the registration.

    “Eighteen to thirty years you don’t see them in great numbers at the polling units and this need to be addressed as Nigeria has a great Democracy.

    “This is the opportunity to bring about the change you want to see and stay away from religious violence to ensure a peaceful, non-violence transparent, free and fair election,”he said.

    In his remarks, the Pro-chancellor of Bayero University, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, commended the National Commissioners of INEC, Partners of Ambassador of European Union for choosing Buk as the North-West Zone.

    “All of us are INEC, the success of INEC is our success, we should insist to have free and fair election by avoiding violence and thuggery, go out to vote and let our votes count”.

    Also speaking, the INEC registers chairman, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu represented by Hajiya Amina Zakari, urged youths to mobilize themselves, register and get their PVCs to enable them cast their votes.

    She, however, appealed to the general public who had yet to register or to collect their PVCs to do so before the next general elections.

    According to her, the Programme mainly focused on the continuous voter registration exercise especially among youths who are the future leaders.

  • Only God gives hit songs- Korede Bello declares

    Godwin crooner, Korede Bello has been missing in action lately. First, he took a break from music, focusing on his academics and now that he is done with school his fans are bothered that he is yet to have another hit song .

    Korede Bello replying his fans said it’s not his responsibility to create hit songs, stating that it’s God that gives hit songs.

    He wrote on Twitter:” Only God gives hits. Hopefully he will give me another one that you guys will love soon”.

     

     

    After the release of his first single which received relatively positive reviews, Korede was introduced to Don Jazzyby 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”.