Mohammed Basit Abiola Isola Animashaun, popularly known as Moelogo (born 13 April 1990), is a British–Nigerian singer-songwriter, he has songwriting credits for some notable music projects, including

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's '' Celia''.

Early life

Moelogo was born in

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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.

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

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, In 2017, his contribution in

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's single " We Could Go Back" as a featured artist scored him a

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entry. The single peaked at No. 74. It also charted in US

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chart peaking at No. 34. It also charted in Belgium, Sweden and New Zealand. In 2018, Moelogo signed publishing deal with Downtown Records.

Discography

EPs/Album

* ''Moe Is My Name, Music Is My Logo'' EP (2013) * ''Ireti'' (2016) *''Magic'' (2019) *''Me'' (2020) *''Myself'' (2020)

Selected singles

* "Penkele" (2016) * "Rora Se" feat.

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(2016) * "Penkele" Remix feat. Davido & Sarkodie (2016) * "Happy" feat.

(2018)

Collaboration

*"Only Girl" –

(2017) * " We Could Go Back" –

(2017) * "Education"
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* "Ohemaa" – M.anifest (2019) * "Give You All" – King Lekan (2020) * "Come Back" – Sarkodie (2021)

Award and Nominations

He has received many Accolades and Nominations,

References

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