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African China

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Bio

African China is a Nigerian singer known for his politically- and emotionally charged music. He started his music career at 7 and became fully invested in 1996. He describes his music as Pidgin Reggae/Dancehall, inspired by God and the street. He has received numerous awards, including Best Reggae/Dancehall at Fanta Fame and Unification Peace Award from OPC. African China has two albums dedicated to political commentary, "Dear Mr. President" volumes 1 and 2. He is published with Blue Pie Records USA.

Discography

Albums⁸

Sweet Mama2018 • AlbumTracks: 11

Letter To Mr President, Vol. 12018 • AlbumTracks: 22

Letter To Mr. President Volume 22018 • AlbumTracks: 20

Body Dey Do Me2013 • AlbumTracks: 12

The return of the legend2011 • albumTracks: 12

Crisis2007 • albumTracks: 12

Mr President2006 • albumTracks: 9

LONDON FEVER2006 • AlbumTracks: 9

Compilations²

African China: The Hits, Vol.22020 • CompilationTracks: 22

The Hits, Vol. 12019 • CompilationTracks: 15

Singles¹

PHOTOCOPY2022 • SingleTracks: 1

Label

Record Label associated with African China - past and current.

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