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King Wadada

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King Wadada, whose real name is Austin Peter, is a renowned Nigerian reggae musician, and singer-songwriter. He gained widespread recognition for his chart-topping song "Holy Holy," which became an anthem for reggae fans. He has released several other hit singles, cementing his position as one of Nigeria's leading reggae acts. King Wadada was crowned Africa's best reggae artist of the year at the prestigious 2010 Kora Awards. His music is distinguished by its positive message and thought-provoking lyrics, which advocates for peace and unity.

Discography

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SACRIFICE2021 • AlbumTracks: 6

Omnipotent God2017 • albumTracks: 13

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