Afolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi, born on January 7, 1992, popularly known as “Folabi Nuel”, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader. 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”.
Profile Summary
Full Name: | Afolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi |
Date of Birth: | January 7, 1992 |
Place of Birth: | Lagos |
State of Origin: | Lagos State, Nigeria |
Occupation: | Gospel Singer, Songwriter and Worship Leader |
Net Worth: | $300,000 |
Wife: | Gboremi |
Early Life and Education
Folabi Nuel was born on January 7, 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. 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.
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.
Subsequently, he returned with his sophomore single, a song titled “Everlasting” that same year. In 2017, he released another single titled “My Heart”.
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. 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.
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.
On 7 April 2023, he released a single “He’s Alive” featuring gospel artiste Sunmisola Agbebi.
Songs
- Everlasting
- God of Heaven
- My Heart
- Good God
- Glory
- At the Altar
- Melody
- He’s Alive
- I Still Believe by Mr. Ibk (featuring Folabi Nuel)
- Sugar Melody by Same OG (featuring Folabi Nuel)
- Hallelujah by Tomi Favored (featuring Folabi Nuel)
- The Weight of Your Glory by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah)
- Fire Fire by TY Bello (featuring Greatman Takit, Folabi Nuel and 121 Selah)
- Chasing Doubt by Jo Deep (feat. Tomiwa Immanuel & Folabi Nuel)
- If God be for me by Nosa (featuring Folabi Nuel)
Folabi Nuel Net worth
Folabi Nuel has an estimated net worth of $300,000. Folabi Nuel is a popular Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader.
Personal Life
In September 2022, Folabi Nuel married Gboremi.