Moelogo
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Moelogo
| image =
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| caption = Moelogo in 2023
| birth_name = Mohammed Basit Abiola Isola Animashaun{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/920004479 |title=BALABLU |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=July 10, 2023}}
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| birth_date = {{ Birth date and age|1990|04|13|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Lagos State, Nigeria
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| genre = {{hlist|Afrobeats|R&B|Hip hop}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- Songwriter }}
| instrument = {{flat list|
- Vocals }}
| years_active = 2013–present
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| associated_acts = {{flat list|
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| website = https://moelogo.com
}}
Mohammed Basit Abiola Isola Animashaun, popularly known as Moelogo{{cite web | url=https://www.okayafrica.com/moelogo-interview/ | title=Meet Moelogo, South London's Rising Afrobeats Star | publisher=Okayafrica | date=24 August 2016 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
(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.{{cite web | url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/moelogo-mn0003297690/biography | title=Moelogo | publisher=Allmusic| access-date=5 February 2021}}
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,{{cite web | url=https://www.complex.com/music/2016/09/mobo-2016-nominees | title=Nominations For The 2016 MOBO Awards Are In | publisher=Complex | date=21 September 2016 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
In 2017, his contribution in Jonas Blue's single "We Could Go Back" as a featured artist scored him a UK Singles Chart entry.{{cite web | url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/30702/moelogo/ | title=MOELOGO | publisher=Official chart| access-date=5 February 2021}} 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.{{cite web | url=https://thenationonlineng.net/moelogo-signs-publishing-deal-with-downtown-music/ | title=Moelogo signs publishing deal with Downtown Music | publisher=thenation | date=30 September 2018 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
Discography
=EPs/Album=
- Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo EP (2013)
- Ireti (2016){{cite web | url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/03/28/moelogo-ireti-ep | title=Moelogo's Ìréti EP Is An Afropop Dream | publisher=thefader | date=28 March 2016 | access-date=5 February 2021}}{{cite web | url=https://notjustok.com/song/albums/ep/moelogo-ireti-the-ep/ | title=Moelogo – Ìréti (The EP) | publisher=Notjustok| date=31 March 2016 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
- Magic (2019){{cite web | url=https://pan-african-music.com/en/moelogo-magic/ | title=Listen to British Nigerian act Moelogo's new EP 'Magic' | publisher=Pan African Music | date=25 April 2019 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
- Me (2020)
- Myself (2020){{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/review-moelogo-myself-ep/c9kn7pw | title=Moelogo looks inward on 'Myself' [Pulse EP Review]| publisher=thenation | date=11 January 2021 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
=Selected singles=
- "Penkele" (2016)
- "Rora Se" feat. Adekunle Gold (2016){{cite web | url=http://soundcity.tv/music/new-music-moelogo-ft-adekunle-gold-rora-se/ | title=New Music: Moelogo ft. Adekunle Gold – Rora Se | publisher=Soundcity | access-date=5 February 2021}}
- "Penkele" Remix feat.Davido & Sarkodie (2016){{cite web | url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/05/17/moelogo-davido-sarkodie-penkele-remix | title=Listen To Davido And Sarkodie's Remix Of Moelogo's "Penkele" | publisher=thefader| date=17 May 2016 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
- "Happy" feat. Adekunle Gold (2018){{cite web | url=https://m.guardian.ng/life/music/moelogo-and-adekunle-gold-choose-to-be-happy/ | title=Moelogo And Adekunle Gold Choose To Be "Happy" | publisher=guardian | date=3 February 2018 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
=Collaboration=
- "Only Girl" – Adekunle Gold (2017){{cite web | url=https://www.mp3bullet.ng/download-adekunle-gold-x-moelogo-only-girl-mp3-download/ | title=Adekunle Gold & Moelogo – Only Girl| publisher=Mp3bullet | date=7 April 2017 | accessdate=13 February 2021}}
- "We Could Go Back" – Jonas Blue (2017)
- "Education" - [https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg%2F11ddykdsml Tobinsco] (2018)[https://thenet.ng/tobinsco-gets-assistance-uk-based-nigerian-act-moelogo-record-education/]
- "Ohemaa" – M.anifest (2019){{cite web | url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/burna-boy-simi-moelogo-feature-on-manifests-new-ep-the-gamble/hz3dlrq | title=Burna Boy, Simi, Moelogo feature on M.anifest's new EP, 'The Gamble' | publisher=Pulse Nigeria | date=12 February 2019 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
- "Give You All" – King Lekan (2020){{cite web | url=https://grmdaily.com/king-lekan-moelogo-give-you-all/ | title=MOELOGO JOINS KING LEKAN ON "GIVE YOU ALL" | publisher=Grmdaily | date=14 September 2020 | access-date=5 February 2021}}
- "Come Back" – Sarkodie (2021){{cite web | url=https://m.guardian.ng/life/watch-sarkodie-features-moelogo-on-come-back/ | title=Watch: Sarkodie Features Moelogo On "Come Back" | publisher=guardian | date=3 January 2021| access-date=5 February 2021}}
Award and Nominations
He has received many Accolades and Nominations,
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| Year
!Awards ceremony !Award description(s) !Recipient !Results !Ref |
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| rowspan="2" |2015
|Best African Artist |Null |{{Nominated}} |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards
|Diaspora Artist of the Year |Null |{{Nominated}} | |
| rowspan="2" |2017
|[[Nigeria Entertainment Awards|Nigeria Entertainment Awards]] |Most Promising Act to Watch |Null |{{Nominated}} |
| [[Nigeria Entertainment Awards|Nigeria
Entertainment Awards]] |Best Collabo (Adekunle Gold feat. Moelogo) |Null |{{Nominated}} | |
| rowspan="3" |2020
|Best Alternative Song) |1 |{{Won}} | |