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Folabi Nuel

Afolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi, popularly known as “Folabi Nuel” (born 7 January 1992) is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader.[1] 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”.[2][3][4]

Folabi Nuel
Birth nameAfolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi
Born (1992-01-07) January 7, 1992 (age 32)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Keyboard
Years active2015–present

Early life edit

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 the initial time, music was a way he comforted himself and expressed his feelings.[5] 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 also got his MBA in International Business from Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Spain.[6]

Music career edit

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.[7] Subsequently, he returned with his sophomore single, a song titled “Everlasting” that same year.[8] In 2017, he released another single titled "My Heart".[9]

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.[10] His subsequent album titled "Revival Is In The Air (RIITA)" was released in July 2022.[11]

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.[12] 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.[13]

On 7 April 2023, he released a single “He’s Alive” featuring gospel artiste Sunmisola Agbebi.[14]

Personal life edit

Folabi Nuel married Gboremi in September 2022.

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

List of Studio Albums
Title Album Details Year Released
Good God[15]
  • Number of Tracks: 8
  • Label: Showgear Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
 2017
Revival Is In The Air (RIITA)[16]
  • Number of Tracks: 12
  • Label: Showgear Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
 2022

Live albums edit

List of Live Albums
Title Music Details Year Released
Hunger - From Our Heart to Yours[17]
  • Number of Tracks: 15
  • Label: Showgear Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
 2020

Extended plays edit

List of EPs
Title Music Details Year Released
Songs From My Bedroom[18]
  • Number of Tracks: 6
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
 2020
Bobibi[19]
  • Number of Tracks: 5
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
 2022

Singles edit

As lead artiste
Year Title Album
2015 Everlasting[20] Non-Album Single
God of Heaven[21] Non-Album Single
2017 My Heart Non-Album Single
2018 Good God Non-Album Single
2022 Glory[22] Non-Album Single
At the Altar Non-Album Single
2023 Melody[23] Non-Album Single
He's Alive Non-Album Single

Other appearances edit

As a featured artiste
Title Year Released Ref
I Still Believe by Mr. Ibk (featuring Folabi Nuel) 2020 [24]
If God be for me by Nosa (featuring Folabi Nuel) [25]
Chasing Doubt by Jo Deep (feat. Tomiwa Immanuel & Folabi Nuel) [26]
Fire Fire by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah) 2022 [27]
The Weight of Your Glory by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah) [28]
Hallelujah by Tomi Favored (featuring Folabi Nuel) [29]
Sugar Melody by Same OG (featuring Folabi Nuel) 2023 [30]

Awards and nominations edit

Year Award Result Ref
2018 The Beatz Awards Nominated [31][32]
2018 Africa Gospel and Media Awards UK Nominated [33][34]

References edit

  1. ^ Reporter, Village (2021-04-24). "Nigeria's Folabi Nuel in Namibia for Hunger Live Worship Experience". Africa Global Village. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  2. ^ "Before Stardom with With Folabi Nuel". Punch Newspapers. 2022-09-23. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  3. ^ YNaija (2022-05-09). "Folabi Nuel partners Make Music Lagos to host songwriting camp » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  4. ^ "Holy Holla Top 5 Count down". EscapePod. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  5. ^ Man, The New. "Biography of Minister Folabi Nuel". The New Man. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  6. ^ admin (2021-09-21). "FOLABI NUEL BIOGRAPHY, FAMILY, NET WORTH, & LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE". Christian Gospel songs - Christian ebooks | Christiandiet. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  7. ^ Olorunsola, Michael (2017-10-29). "BellaNaija Music presents BNM Gospel Watch – Folabi Nuel". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  8. ^ GospoGroove. "Music: Everlasting ~ Folabi Nuel & New Harmony". Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  9. ^ "Folabi Nuel albums and discography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  10. ^ "Folabi Nuel: Hunger - From Our Heart to Yours (Live)". TIDAL.
  11. ^ Revival Is In The Air (RIITA), 2022-07-10, retrieved 2023-04-17
  12. ^ BellaNaija.com (2022-09-05). "New EP: Folabi Nuel – Bobibi". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  13. ^ "Folabi Nuel's "Bobibi" EP Is Drawn From a Well of Romance - Afrocritik". 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  14. ^ He's Alive by Folabi Nuel & Sunmisola Agbebi, 2023-04-07, retrieved 2023-04-17
  15. ^ "Folabi Nuel's 'Good God' Album Live Recording In Pictures". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria. 2017-08-29. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  16. ^ Revival Is In the Air (RIITA) by Folabi Nuel, 2022-07-10, retrieved 2023-04-17
  17. ^ Hunger - From Our Heart to Yours (Live), 2020-11-06, retrieved 2023-04-17
  18. ^ "Songs from My Bedroom by Folabi Nuel | Album". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  19. ^ "Bobibi EP by Folabi Nuel | Album". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  20. ^ AmenRadio (2015-12-06). "FOLABI NUEL New Music "Everlasting"". Gospel Songs MP3. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  21. ^ "Folabi Nuel releases new sing God of Heaven". www.top-charts.com. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  22. ^ "Glory by Folabi Nuel is Out". Christianity Nigeria | Christianity, Church, Community. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  23. ^ Samuel, Oyegoke (2023-01-28). "[Music] Folabi Nuel – Melody ft Limoblaze, Greatman Takit". PrimeSong.com. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  24. ^ Mr Ibk - I Still Believe (Live) [feat. Folabi Nuel] | iHeart, 2021-01-20, retrieved 2023-04-17
  25. ^ BellaNaija.com (2020-05-01). "New Music: Nosa feat. Folabi Nuel – If God Be For Me". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  26. ^ Blog, Acken (2020-05-27). "Folabi Nuel, Jo Deep, Tomiwa Immanuel – Chasing Doubts". Acken Blog. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  27. ^ Tv, Bn (2022-01-24). "New Video: TY Bello feat. Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel & 121 Selah – Fire Fire". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  28. ^ "TY Bello ft Folabi Nuel X Greatman Takit X 121 Selah - The Weight Of Your Glory". www.ghgossip.com. 2022-01-27. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  29. ^ Hallelujah (feat. Folabi Nuel) - Single by Tomi Favored, 2022-11-11, retrieved 2023-04-17
  30. ^ Samson, Henry (2023-04-14). "Same OG teams up with Folabi Nuel in Sugar Melody". Unik Empire. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  31. ^ "Nominees & Winners 2018 – The Beatz Awards". Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  32. ^ "Full List Of The Beatz Awards 2018 Nominees - How Nigeria News". How Nigeria News - Discover Nigerian Trends Online. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  33. ^ Akindele, Bolu (2018-05-13). "Nigerian artistes lead nominations for the Africa Gospel Music and Media Awards » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  34. ^ Nkem, Collins (2019-06-04). "List Of Winners For The Africa Gospel Music & Media Awards (AGMMA 2019)". CeeNaija. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
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