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Kelly Handsome

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Bio

Kelechi Orji, professionally known by his stage name Kelly Handsome, is a multi-awarding-winning Nigerian artist, songwriter, and music producer. He began his career in the early 2000s and has since released several albums and singles. Kelly Handsome is known for his stylish outlook, unique style of music which fuses traditional Nigerian rhythms with modern hip-hop and R&B influences. He is also known for his socially conscious lyrics, which often address issues such as poverty and inequality.

Discography

Albums⁴

Secret Society2020 • AlbumTracks: 13

Lost Tapes2009 • AlbumTracks: 17

2Much Money2007 • AlbumTracks: 13

Simply Kelly2005 • AlbumTracks: 11

EPs¹

4play2020 • EPTracks: 12

Singles¹⁹

Ome Nwanne (Reggae Version)2023 • SingleTracks: 1

I LOVE YOU2022 • SingleTracks: 1

CONFAMA2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Chubaku2022 • SingleTracks: 1

YEYE GOBEMENT2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Bounce Along2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Baba Olowo2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Akunatakasi2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Investment2020 • SingleTracks: 1

God Help Me2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Follow2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Uchechukwu (Governor's Edition)2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Uchechukwu2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Give Them2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Fine Boi for Justice2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Leave Am2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Ifanaru2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Kia Kia2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Open My Way2018 • SingleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with Kelly Handsome - past and current.

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