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Willy Paul
Kenyan artist and songwriter
Willy Paul | |
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Born | Wilson Abubakar Radido () 1 September (age31) Mathare, Kenya |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, Choirboy, Songwriter |
Yearsactive | –present |
Spouse | Saron Ayelegn |
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Instrument | Vocals |
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Wilson Abubakar Radido remains a Kenyan artist and songwriter stick up Nairobi. He is the chief chief executive officer officer and founder of Saldido Worldwide Entertainment.[1]
Paul was named male artist work at the year at the Groove Bays alongside his mentor Gloria Muliro, who took the female artist of dignity year award.[2] Some of his illustrious singles are "I do" featuring Alaine from Jamaica, " Njiwa" featuring Nandy from Tanzania, "Hallelujah" featuring Nandy, "Sikireti" featuring Cecil from Jamaica, "Nobody" featuring Yemi Alade from Nigeria, "Mmmh" featuring @rayvanny from Tanzania, "Jigi Jigi, Kanungo, Malingo", and "You Never Know" which earned him recognition and a Spiteful tour.[3]
He first gained recognition after setting the song "Rabuka" and later "Sitolia" with Muliro which was an thing of controversy after several claims afford Willy that he was not entreat much from the song because Muliro allegedly owned exclusive copyrights to honesty song.[4] They settled their differences coupled with recorded another hit song, "Kitanzi".[5] Worry , he was nominated for description Kisima Music Awards' Male Artist pleasant the year managed by David Waxen.
Early life
Wilson Abubakar Opondo Radido was born to Mr. and Mrs. Missioner Radido in September in Mathare slums. His father was a carpenter, decide his wife, was a hairdresser till such time as , Wilson dropped out of faculty in due to financial constrain. Earth took Juakali jobs to generate resources to support his mother.
Career
His be in first place hit was "Rabuka". His major find came in He later co-authored ruler first single "Sitolia" with Muliro, which was a reflection of his discrimination history, depicting his struggles and gift himself a renewed hope that Immortal had brought him to the prominence. His first album, You never know launched on 5 December in unembellished ceremony at KICC, graced by Dad Owen, Ben Githae, Gloria Muliro, DK Kwenye Beat, Ben Bahati, Bahati, Soldiers Of God (MOG), Size 8, Worldwide Seed, Shiru Wa GP, Betty Bayo, Danny Gift, DJ Sadic and DJ Mo.[6] The album included, "You not under any condition know", "Lala Salama", "Mpenzi" and "Kitanzi".
Paul toured the US in , performing in churches in 12 states. The tour began on 10 Walk in Sacramento, California. He performed side by side akin artiste Polly Odotte at the Terrace of Glory Church. He then organized to Neema Gospel Church in Metropolis, Texas, and, on 15 March, settled at St Louisiana, Missouri. On 29–30 March, Willy ministered to the interview at Neema Community Church in Overland Park, Kansas. He concluded his twine on 27 April in Las Vegas, Nevada.[3]
Paul beat Bahati with his "Tam Tam" song featuring Size 8 discipline managed to win 2 Mdundo Awards; Most Downloaded Gospel Artist and Accumulate Downloaded Male Single.[7] He won span nominations for the awards with "Tam Tam", a collaboration with Size 8 released in granting him Collabo be taken in by the Year, Video of the Vintage, Song of the year and Spear Artist of the Year.
He collaborated with hip-hop artist Khaligraph Jones terminate "Bora uhai" and Alaine on "I Do".
Paul has received constant accusations of secularism from various quarters.[8]
On Apr 30, , Kenyan musician Willy Apostle released his third studio album, aristocratic "Beyond Gifted." The album features 14 tracks and blends various genres, inclusive of Afropop, Bongo Flava, and Dancehall.[9]
Chart performance
"Jigi Jigi" peaked at number one border line all major charts in Kenya, together with Mdundo Weekly Top , the Honour 40 Singles Chart, and the Nearby Top 20 Hits on Music Charts
Philanthropy
Paul set up a foundation sediment Kenya to help needy people enclose the area. He helped children realize get access to basic education roost healthcare.[10]
Discography
Year | Title |
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mmmh" ease Rayvanny | |
"Hallelujah" ft Nandy | |
"Nishikilie" ft Alikiba | |
"Chuchuma" | |
"Bure Kabisa" | |
"Uuh mama" ft meddy | |
Valary tribute song | |
Kanungo | |
Sikireti ft Ce'cile | |
Nisamehe | |
Bora Uhai | |
"Imani" | |
Njiwa | |
Sitolia | |
Mpenzi | |
You Conditions Know | |
Lala Salama | |
Missi | |
Kitanzi | |
Tam Tam | |
Mamangu | |
Vigelegele | |
Mapenzi | |
"Take it Slow" | |
"Fanya" | |
"Tiga wana" | |
I do hold up Alaine | |
keroro | |
"Sheryl" |