Wilson Abubakar Radido, popularly known as Willy Paul is a Kenyan sensational music crooner, blurring the edges in african music through the dissipation of soul intriguing music that reecho in the hearts and minds of his committed listeners worldwide. He delivers his music to all audience in the genres of secular music, pop and soul. He is also the founder and CEO of Salindo Entertainment.

Early Life and Musical Beginning

Wilson Abubakar Opondo Radido was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Radido on September 1993, in Mathare slums. He dropped out of school due to financial difficulties since his dad was a carpenter and his mom was a hairdresser. In order to generate money to help his mom, he took Juakali jobs.

Career

His first hit was Rabuka. His collaboration with Murilo on the song Sitolia brought him to limelight.

Discography (Partial)

• Hallelujah
• Nishikillie
• Chuchuma
• Bure Kabisa
• Uuh Mama
• Valary tribute song
• Kanungo
• Sikireti
• Nisamehe
• Bora Uhai
• Imani
• Njiwa
• Sitolia
• Mpenzi
• You Never Know
• Lala Salama
• Misii
• Kitanzi
• Tam Tam
• Mamangu

Philanthropy

Paul has engaged in philanthropic works with his great and unique sense of affection for the Lord amd needy as well as the less privileged in society. For instance, he helped needy children gat access to education and healthcare.

Awards

He won the Groove Award for the Male Artist of the Year alongside his mentor Gloria Muliro. He has won other awards including Collaboration of the Year, Video of the Year, Song of the Year and Male Artist of the Year.

written by Ruth Ama Onumah