Moelogo
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| Birth name | Mohammed Basit Abiola Isola Animashaun[1] |
| Born | 13 April 1990 Lagos State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | https://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]- Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo EP (2013)
- Ireti (2016)[7][8]
- Magic (2019)[9]
- Me (2020)
- Myself (2020)[10]
Selected singles
[edit]- "Penkele" (2016)
- "Rora Se" feat. Adekunle Gold (2016)[11]
- "Penkele" Remix feat.Davido & Sarkodie (2016)[12]
- "Happy" feat. Adekunle Gold (2018)[13]
Collaboration
[edit]- "Only Girl" – Adekunle Gold (2017)[14]
- "We Could Go Back" – Jonas Blue (2017)
- "Education" - Tobinsco (2018)[1]
- "Ohemaa" – M.anifest (2019)[15]
- "Give You All" – King Lekan (2020)[16]
- "Come Back" – Sarkodie (2021)[17]
Award and Nominations
[edit]He has received many Accolades and Nominations,
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Recipient | Results | Ref |
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| 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]- ^ "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.