B-Red
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adebayo Adeleke |
| Born | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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Adebayo Adeleke (born July 23),[1][2] better known by his stage name B-Red, is a Nigerian singer. Primarily known as Davido's cousin, his career as a solo act started in 2013 with the release of the single "Insane Girl"; the song features vocals from Davido and was produced by Shizzi.[3] In 2016, he released his debut EP All the Way Up.[4]
Early life
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, the son of Nigerian senator Ademola Adeleke,[5] B-Red relocated to Nigeria to pursue a musical career.[6] He is a cousin of the Nigerian singer Davido.[7]
Career
In the five years he has been with HKN, B-Red has failed to put out an album, the sole project he released was an extended play EP in mid-2016. Entitled All The Way Up, the EP contained eight songs, including six bonus tracks, which were mostly pre-released singles.[8] He released a number of singles between 2013 and 2015, including "Uju" and "Cucumber" featuring Akon.[9] in April 2019, the HKN Singer and songwriter, B-Red dropped two songs titled "E Better" featuring Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy[10] and "Achie" featuring award-winning artiste, Davido.,[11] on 12 October 2020 B-Red released a studio album titled "The Jordan" the intro featured a guest feature from his father Senator Ademola Adeleke, B-Red also featured Nigerian legendary musician 2Baba, other guest appearances where Davido, Slimcase, Dremo, Sina Rambo, Mayorkun, Peruzzi, etc.
Discography
EPs
- All the Way Up (2016)
Albums
- The Jordan (2020)
Awards and nominations
Top Naija Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2017 | Himself | Artiste of the Year | Won | [12] |
References
- ^ "Gideon Okeke, B-Red are a year older". Pulse Nigeria. July 23, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ "B red celebrates his birthday with new photo". Kemi Filani. July 23, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ "B-Red Bio". Not Just Ok. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ "Singer takes the first step to being more than Davido's backup". Pulse Nigeria. July 15, 2016. Archived from the original on February 24, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Davido's uncle, Ademola Adeleke dances to his victory in Osun West by-election [VIDEO]". Daily Post Nigeria. July 11, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
- ^ "Sina Rambo and B Red biography". Naij. August 23, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ^ "What people need to understand between Davido and I- B-RED". Vanguard. March 24, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ "Despite no album in four years, B-Red renews contract with HKN". TheCable. September 7, 2017. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- ^ "Adeleke's son B-Red undergoes surgery in US (Photos, video)". PM News. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "B-Red – "E Better" featuring Don Jazzy". 042coded.com.ng. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "B-Red – "Achie" ft. Davido, NorthBoi". 042coded.com.ng. Passstyle Onyeka. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Winners of 2017 Top Naija Music Awards". December 27, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.