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Participations

2
Lead Vocalist
2
Songwriter

Bio

Nel Oliver, born Finagnon Gbènoukpo Noël Ahouno, is a celebrated Beninese singer, composer, and producer widely known for his hit song "Baby Girl. He began his musical journey at 12, joining an orchestra, and later moved to France, where he established himself as a solo artist and sound engineer. Nel's 1981 hit "In the Heart of the ghetto" propelled him to fame, leading to collaborations with renowned artists and the founding of Spade Music Studio. Nel received numerous awards, including being knighted in the National Order of Benin and a trophy for best composition of Song for Peace among others. Beyond his musical achievements, he's actively involved in social causes, promoting health awareness.

Discography

Singles18
Impossible Love
Impossible Love
2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Edjè Ka Chiré
Edjè Ka Chiré
2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Hier encore
Hier encore
2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Oluwa
Oluwa
2015 • SingleTracks: 1
À ma fille
À ma fille
2009 • SingleTracks: 1
Hymne à la conférence nationale
Hymne à la conférence nationale
2005 • SingleTracks: 1
I Belong to You
I Belong to You
1998 • SingleTracks: 1
Djomido
Djomido
1998 • SingleTracks: 1
Baby Girl - Original
Baby Girl - Original
1998 • SingleTracks: 1
Upheaval
Upheaval
1998 • SingleTracks: 1
Wadjo
Wadjo
1998 • SingleTracks: 1
You No Go Go (Original)
You No Go Go (Original)
1998 • SingleTracks: 1
Africa Babawa
Africa Babawa
1985 • SingleTracks: 1
In the heart of the Ghetto (Roots Version)
In the heart of the Ghetto (Roots Version)
1984 • SingleTracks: 1
I Have A Good Job
I Have A Good Job
1980 • SingleTracks: 1
Ants in Your Pants
Ants in Your Pants
1980 • SingleTracks: 1
Mama Mother
Mama Mother
1980 • SingleTracks: 1
The Trip
The Trip
1976 • SingleTracks: 2

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