TY Bello biography
TY Bello, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, photographer and philanthropist. Prior to pursuing a solo career, she was a member of the now defunct gospel band Kush.
Background information
Full Name: Toyin Shokefun Bello
Born: 14 January, 1978
Birth Place: Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Genres: Gospel
Famous as: Singer-songwriter, photographer, philanthropist
Years active: 2003–present
Spouse: Kashetu Bello (m. 2009)
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Albums: Greenland, The Spirit of Light, Affirmations (Your Words Create Your World)
Website: tybello.com
Religion: Christian
Biographical and professional career
TY Bello was born in Ogun State. She attained a degree in economics from the University of Lagos. She briefly practised journalism and eventually ventured into photography.
TY Bello emerged onto Nigeria's musical landscape as a member of the defunct group KUSH, an acronym for Kinetically Ushering Salvation into Hearts and Homes.
Other members of the group included Lara George, Dapo Torimiro and rapper Emem Ema.
Kush gained popularity in the early 2000s with the single "Let's Live Together"; the group managed to release an album before disbanding.
TY Bello was the official photographer to former President Goodluck Jonathan during his tenure in office; she also does work for Thisday fashion magazine.
Art is about collecting experiences and expressing them. For me music and photography are similar art forms.
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