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1 Early life  





2 Career  





3 Discography  



3.1  EPs/Album  





3.2  Selected singles  





3.3  Collaboration  







4 Award and Nominations  





5 References  














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Moelogo
Birth nameMohammed Basit Abiola Isola Animashaun[1]
Born (1990-04-13) 13 April 1990 (age 34)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
  • R&B
  • Hip hop
  • Occupation(s)
    • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Instrument(s)
    • Vocals
    Years active2013–present
    Websitehttps://moelogo.com

    Mohammed Basit Abiola Isola Animashaun, popularly known as Moelogo[2] (born 13 April 1990), is a British–Nigerian singer-songwriter, he has songwriting credits for some notable music projects, including Tiwa Savage's Celia.

    Early life[edit]

    Moelogo was born in Lagos and he moved to London in 2001. He joined school choir at 14, discovering his talent and passion, he proceeded with London's Starlight Music Academy.[3]

    Career[edit]

    In 2013, Moelogo released his debut EP Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo.

    In 2016, he bagged a nomination for Best African Artist at Mobo Award,[4]

    In 2017, his contribution in Jonas Blue's single "We Could Go Back" as a featured artist scored him a UK Singles Chart entry.[5] The single peaked at No. 74. It also charted in US Dance/Electronic Songs chart peaking at No. 34. It also charted in Belgium, Sweden and New Zealand.

    In 2018, Moelogo signed publishing deal with Downtown Records.[6]

    Discography[edit]

    EPs/Album[edit]

    Selected singles[edit]

    Collaboration[edit]

    Award and Nominations[edit]

    He has received many Accolades and Nominations,

    Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
    2015 Mobo Awards Best African Artist Null Nominated [18]
    Nigeria Entertainment Awards Diaspora Artist of the Year Null Nominated
    2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Null Nominated [19]
    Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Collabo (Adekunle Gold feat. Moelogo) Null Nominated
    2020 The Headies 2020 Best Alternative Song) 1 Won

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "BALABLU". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  • ^ "Meet Moelogo, South London's Rising Afrobeats Star". Okayafrica. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Moelogo". Allmusic. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Nominations For The 2016 MOBO Awards Are In". Complex. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "MOELOGO". Official chart. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Moelogo signs publishing deal with Downtown Music". thenation. 30 September 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Moelogo's Ìréti EP Is An Afropop Dream". thefader. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Moelogo – Ìréti (The EP)". Notjustok. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Listen to British Nigerian act Moelogo's new EP 'Magic'". Pan African Music. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Moelogo looks inward on 'Myself' [Pulse EP Review]". thenation. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "New Music: Moelogo ft. Adekunle Gold – Rora Se". Soundcity. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Listen To Davido And Sarkodie's Remix Of Moelogo's "Penkele"". thefader. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Moelogo And Adekunle Gold Choose To Be "Happy"". guardian. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Adekunle Gold & Moelogo – Only Girl". Mp3bullet. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  • ^ "Burna Boy, Simi, Moelogo feature on M.anifest's new EP, 'The Gamble'". Pulse Nigeria. 12 February 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "MOELOGO JOINS KING LEKAN ON "GIVE YOU ALL"". Grmdaily. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Watch: Sarkodie Features Moelogo On "Come Back"". guardian. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Wizkid, Olamide, Tiwa Savage, others to battle it out for Best African Act". PulseNigeria. 21 September 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  • ^ "Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Jidenna and More Nominated For 2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards". Okayafrica. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2021.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Moelogo&oldid=1225892101"

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