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.
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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 |
Early life
editMoelogo 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
editIn 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
editEPs/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
editHe 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.