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Birth name | Mohammed Basit Abiola Isola Animashaun [1] |
Born | Lagos State, Nigeria | 13 April 1990
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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.
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]
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]
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 |
Moelogo | |
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Birth name | Mohammed Basit Abiola Isola Animashaun [1] |
Born | Lagos State, Nigeria | 13 April 1990
Genres | |
Occupation(s) |
|
Instrument(s) |
|
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.
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]
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]
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 |