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Kenny K'ore
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Bio
Kenny K'ore, born Kehinde Olumide Akinbode, is a Nigerian gospel singer-songwriter and a former member of Infinity, a well-known gospel music group. He believes that gospel music should be at the forefront of expanding the kingdom and hopes to leave behind a musical legacy as an accomplished musician who served God's purpose in his time. Kenny's sound is characterized by his love for alternative rock music, "Afrocentric vocalisms," and his frequent use of the Yoruba language. In 2009, after going solo, he released his debut solo album, "ELEDUMARE," which gained significant popularity in Nigeria, particularly among young people. He continues to collaborate with other gospel artists and notably he was nominated for Gospel Artist of the Year at the 2010 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Discography
Albums3
Burned Brass
Burned Brass2017 • AlbumTracks: 15
Noah Relentless
Noah Relentless2014 • AlbumTracks: 17
Eledumare Classic
Eledumare Classic2013 • AlbumTracks: 18
Compilations8
Music for Your Soul, Vol. 4
Music for Your Soul, Vol. 42021 • CompilationTracks: 15
Music for Your Soul, Vol. 2
Music for Your Soul, Vol. 22021 • CompilationTracks: 20
Music for Your Soul, Vol. 3
Music for Your Soul, Vol. 32021 • CompilationTracks: 20
Music for Your Soul, Vol. 1
Music for Your Soul, Vol. 12021 • CompilationTracks: 20
The Hits, Vol. 3
The Hits, Vol. 32018 • CompilationTracks: 20
The Hits, Vol. 4
The Hits, Vol. 42018 • CompilationTracks: 20
The Hits Vol. 2
The Hits Vol. 22018 • CompilationTracks: 20
The Hits, Vol. 1
The Hits, Vol. 12018 • CompilationTracks: 19
EPs1
Eledumare
Eledumare2010 • EPTracks: 3
Singles4
Loyal
Loyal2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Spirit in the Name
Spirit in the Name2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Praise You in Advance
Praise You in Advance2016 • SingleTracks: 1
Dide
Dide2016 • SingleTracks: 1
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