King Wadada
King Wadada, also known as Austin Peter, (born on 6 August 1975) is a Nigerian reggae musician, singer, and songwriter. He won the Kora Awards in 2010 as Africa's best reggae artist of the year. He is best known for his song "Holy Holy."[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
King Wadada | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Austin Peter |
| Born | 1975 (age 47–48) Edo State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Nigerian |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Occupations | Singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocalist guitarist congas |
| Labels | Miracle Day Music |
Early life
King Wadada was born on 6 August 1975 in Urhonigbe, in the Orhionmwon local government area of Edo State in Nigeria.[9]
Career
King Wadada, was signed to Miracle Day Music. He won the Kora Awards as Africa's best reggae artist of the year in 2010.[10][11]
References
- http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/kora-hasnt-paid-me-a-dime-king-wadada/ Archived 15 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine – The_Punch Nigerian newspaper
- http://allafrica.com/stories/201305220451.html – AllAfrica.com
- http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/arts-life/majek-wadada-on-mission-to-rebrand-reggae/ Archived 25 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine – The_Punch Nigerian newspaper
- "Tasks before younger artistes – King Wadada | Newswatch Times". Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- "Dont Take Advantage of The Public With Vulgar Songs.King Wadada Warns". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015.
- http://www.modernghana.com/movie/2932/3/i-smoked-igbo-indian-hemp-heavilyreggae-act-king-w.html – Modernghana.com
- Page title[Usurped!] – National_Mirror Nigerian newspaper
- +KORA Awards. "WINNERS 2010". KORA.
- http://www.nigerianobservernews.com/10082014/news/news18.html#.VWNgF1JmJT4 – Nigerian_Observer newspaper
- http://www.punchng.com/feature/midweek-revue/kora-hasnt-paid-me-a-dime-king-wadada/ Archived 15 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine – The_Punch Nigerian newspaper
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFp0z7XV5KA – King Wadada winning Kora Awards in 2010
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