Biography
Kehinde Falade (born April 16) is a rapidly rising singer and songwriter in the Afrobeats music scene. This Nigerian music artist is known professionally by his stage name Saint Keliz.
His songs have topped local music charts since he released his EP Levitation in June 2022.
He is the voice behind two hit songs Moolah and On My Own.
Nigerian singer
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| Full name: | Kehinde Falade |
| Stage name: | Saint Keliz, Malicebeatz |
| Born: | April 16 (ages 20 and up) |
| Place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Ekiti State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.75 minutes |
| Parents: | Moses Falade, Christiana Falade |
| Siblings: | Taiwo Falade |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Not disclosed |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Musician • Businessman |
| Net worth: | 25,000-50,000 USD |
Early life
Saint Keliz was born to Moses Falade (father) and Christiana Falade (mother) in Lagos, Nigeria. He was born as a twin and was named Kehinde Falade. His twin brother is Taiwo Falade.
He spent his childhood and teenage years in Lagos, the city where he was born. He and his brother, Taiwo Falade, were raised in the mainland of Lagos. He is of Yoruba descent and hails from the southwestern state of Ekiti.
The Falades family is Catholic and raised their children in the same faith. Saint Keliz discovered his musical talent while in high school. He grew up listening to Afrobeat and Western Hip Hop artists. He has a special fondness for songs by Fela Kuti and Snoop Dogg.
In his spare time, he tried his hand at composing original songs and covering some of the popular songs of the time. Saint Keliz co-founded a band with two friends when he was in junior high school.
The group was called The Vibe Alliance, and they wrote a few songs together, performed at school events and talent shows in his community. The group disbanded after a few years.
Education
Saint Keliz attended top private schools in Lagos for his primary and secondary education.
He is a university graduate. He obtained his first degree from Ekiti State University in the Southwestern region of Nigeria. He graduated after four years of study in 2014.
Career
After graduating from high school, Saint Keliz pursued a career in music production and taught himself how to produce beats using the music production software Fruity Loops. Soon, he began receiving production gigs from emerging artists at his university, helping to grow their burgeoning careers.
Even though he became a music producer, he did not give up his singing career. He continued to hone his songwriting skills by writing original Afrobeats and Afrofusion songs.
Saint Keliz released a few singles while he was a student at Ekiti State University. The songs gained a large following within the university community, earning him more popularity on campus and securing him performances at events held in and around the campus. By the time he graduated from the university in 2014, he had become one of the notable student musicians in the school.
After graduating, Saint Keliz decided to pursue his dream of making music professionally. To further his career, he began spending more time in the studio making music for Afrobeat lovers.
To date, he has released four great music projects that have received rave reviews from critics and fans alike. He has built a small but loyal fan base by releasing songs like Moolah featuring 1andy and On My Own featuring NGB Pavy.
Saint Keliz released his latest project, an EP called Levitation, on June 14, 2020. Since its release, the music project has been doing well on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple. He is the brains behind the hit songs Ganja Riddim featuring 1andy and Chances.
Saint Keliz has set himself apart from other emerging artists in the country with his unique sound. This is because he combines Hip-Hop/Rap, Afro-pop, R&B, Dancehall and Lo-fi sounds to create music that his fans will love.
Discography
- Climbing
- Money
- Me alone
- Ganga Riddim
- Opportunity
Social media
Since Saint Keliz entered the industry, he has garnered a large fan base on social media. He has utilized his social media channels to promote his music.
He has over 14.6k followers on Instagram.
- Instagram Name: @saintkeliz
- Facebook Name: saintkeliz
- Twitter Username: @saintkeliz
- TikTok: @saintkeliz
- Official website: saintkeliz.com
Personal life
Saint Keliz is in his late twenties. He was born in the early 90s. He currently lives in a serviced apartment building in a posh neighborhood in Lagos. He owns a series of cars, which he drives around town.
Aside from music, he is also a leading content creator in Nigeria’s booming creative economy. Saint Keliz, also known by his nickname,
Malicebeatz is a successful entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of a thriving small and medium sized business in Nigeria.
The music artiste is yet to be married or engaged to any woman. He is currently single, but many believe that this will soon change as he is one of the eligible bachelors in Lagos.
Music icons like Fela Kuti, Snoop Dogg, Nas, and Angelique Kidjo are his mentors in the industry. He takes inspiration from their success stories and strives to achieve similar success as a musician.
Saint Keliz is an independent artist and is signed to Saint Keliz Records, a label he founded.
Net worth
Saint Keliz’s rising music career and successful entrepreneurial journey have helped him achieve financial success. He is slowly building a fortune at a young age.
Thus, Saint Keliz’s net worth is estimated to be between $25,000 and $50,000.
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