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Paul Play
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Producer
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Performer
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Bio
Paul "Play" Diaro, is a Nigerian musician and songwriter. He gained popularity with his debut album "Forever," released in 1999, which featured hit songs like "Angel of my Life" and "Forever." He has since released other successful albums and collaborated with prominent Nigerian musicians. In 2007, he took a hiatus from music due to health issues but made a comeback in 2017 with the album "Godson." Paul Play Diaro is a talented artist who has made notable contributions to the Nigerian music industry.
Discography
Albums2
Guidance
Guidance2020 • AlbumTracks: 1
Hitsville
Hitsville2007 • AlbumTracks: 9
EPs1
HERO
HERO2010 • EPTracks: 4
Singles6
Phenomenal
Phenomenal2024 • SingleTracks: 1
I'm African N Proud
I'm African N Proud2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Conqueror
Conqueror2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Kolo
Kolo2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Angel Of My Life - Remake
Angel Of My Life - Remake2020 • SingleTracks: 1
On Top of the World
On Top of the World2018 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
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