Moelogo

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Moelogo
Birth nameMohammed Animashaun
Born (1990-04-13) 13 April 1990 (age 31)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
Years active2013–present
Associated acts

Mohammed Animashaun popularly known as Moelogo[1] (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[]

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.[2]

Career[]

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,[3]

In 2017, his contribution in Jonas Blue's single "We Could Go Back" as a featured artist scored him a UK Singles Chart entry.[4] 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.[5]

Discography[]

EPs/Album[]

  • Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo EP (2013)
  • Ireti (2016)[6][7]
  • Magic (2019)[8]
  • Me (2020)
  • Myself (2020)[9]

Selected singles[]

Collaboration[]

Award and Nominations[]

He has received many Accolades and Nominations,

Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Recipient Results Ref
2015 Mobo Awards Best African Artist Null Nominated [17]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Diaspora Artist of the Year Null Nominated
2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Most Promising Act to Watch Null Nominated [18]
Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Collabo (Adekunle Gold feat. Moelogo) Null Nominated
2020 The Headies 2020 Best Alternative Song) Null Nominated

References[]

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