About

Who Is DeanKelly?

Dean Kelechi Nwokocha better known by his stage name DeanKelly, is a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter who was born in Newark, NJ. He is currently based in Austin, TX.

His artistically imaginative, creative and versatile musical style is influenced by Afrobeat, R&B, Funk & Pop music but with a Nigerian heritage. Thanks to his parents, DeanKelly also has roots in Imo state, Nigeria which also influenced his music thereby letting him tap into highlife and also infused the genre in his sound.

He is currently signed under the record label R.E.D. (Real Entertainment Denominations) and have a partnership deal with Sony Music The Orchard, and Eric B Music Group (EBMG in Los Angeles). His state of origin is Imo state.

Origin

Newark, NJ

Based In

Austin, TX

Genre

Afrobeat, R&B, Funk, Pop

Label

R.E.D. / Sony Music

DeanKelly

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DeanKelly smiling with sunglasses

DeanKelly — Austin, TX

DeanKelly in LA varsity jacket

Varsity Shoot

DeanKelly press photo - The Guardian Nigeria

Press Feature — The Guardian Nigeria

DeanKelly studio portrait

Studio Portrait

DeanKelly pink backdrop shoot

Promotional Shoot

DeanKelly outdoor portrait

Outdoor Portrait — The Sun Nigeria

DeanKelly fashion shoot

Fashion Shoot

DeanKelly editorial

Editorial — The Nation