King Wadada

King Wadada
Birth name	Austin Peter
Born	1975 (age 48–49) Edo State, Nigeria
Origin	Nigerian
Genres	Reggae
Occupations	Singer, musician
Instrument	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]

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

1. 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
2. http://allafrica.com/stories/201305220451.html – AllAfrica.com
3. 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
4. "Tasks before younger artistes – King Wadada | Newswatch Times". Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
5. "Dont Take Advantage of The Public With Vulgar Songs.King Wadada Warns". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015.
6. http://www.modernghana.com/movie/2932/3/i-smoked-igbo-indian-hemp-heavilyreggae-act-king-w.html – Modernghana.com
7. Page title^[usurped] – National_Mirror Nigerian newspaper
8. +KORA Awards. "WINNERS 2010". KORA.
9. http://www.nigerianobservernews.com/10082014/news/news18.html#.VWNgF1JmJT4 – Nigerian_Observer newspaper
10. 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
11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFp0z7XV5KA – King Wadada winning Kora Awards in 2010