Folabi Nuel Explained

Folabi Nuel
Birth Name:Afolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi
Birth Date:January 7, 1992
Birth Place:Lagos State, Nigeria
Years Active:2015–present

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]

Early life

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

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.

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.[11] 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.[12]

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

Discography

Studio albums

List of Studio Albums!Title!Album Details!Year Released
Good God[13]
  • Number of Tracks: 8
  • Label: Showgear Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
2017
Revival Is In The Air (RIITA)
  • Number of Tracks: 12
  • Label: Showgear Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
2022

Live albums

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

Extended plays

List of EPs!Title!Music Details!Year Released
Songs From My Bedroom[14]
  • Number of Tracks: 6
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
2020
Bobibi[15]
  • Number of Tracks: 5
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
2022

Singles

As lead artiste!Year!Title!Album
2015Everlasting[16] Non-Album Single
God of Heaven[17] Non-Album Single
2017My HeartNon-Album Single
2018Good GodNon-Album Single
2022Glory[18] Non-Album Single
At the AltarNon-Album Single
2023Melody[19] Non-Album Single
He's AliveNon-Album Single

Other appearances

As a featured artiste!Title!Year Released!Ref
I Still Believe by Mr. Ibk (featuring Folabi Nuel)2020
If God be for me by Nosa (featuring Folabi Nuel)[20]
Chasing Doubt by Jo Deep (feat. Tomiwa Immanuel & Folabi Nuel)[21]
Fire Fire by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah)2022[22]
The Weight of Your Glory by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah)[23]
Hallelujah by Tomi Favored (featuring Folabi Nuel)
Sugar Melody by Same OG (featuring Folabi Nuel)2023[24]

Awards and nominations

!Year!Award!Result!Ref
2018The Beatz Awards[25] [26]
2018Africa Gospel and Media Awards UK[27] [28]

Notes and References

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

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