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King Wadada | |
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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 |
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 was born on 6 August 1975 in Urhonigbe, in the Orhionmwon local government area of Edo State in Nigeria. [9]
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]
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