Age, Biography and Wiki
Willy Paul (Wilson Abubakar Radido) was born on 1 September, 1993 in Mathare, Kenya, is a Kenyan artist and songwriter. Discover Willy Paul's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 30 years old?
| Popular As |
Wilson Abubakar Radido |
| Occupation |
Musician |
| Age |
30 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
1 September 1993 |
| Birthday |
1 September |
| Birthplace |
Mathare, Kenya |
| Nationality |
Kenya
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 30 years old group.
Willy Paul Height, Weight & Measurements
At 30 years old, Willy Paul height not available right now. We will update Willy Paul's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Willy Paul's Wife?
His wife is Saron Ayelegn
| Family |
| Parents |
Paul Radido |
| Wife |
Saron Ayelegn |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
King Damian |
Willy Paul Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Willy Paul worth at the age of 30 years old? Willy Paul’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Kenya. We have estimated Willy Paul's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
Willy Paul Social Network
Timeline
Wilson Abubakar Radido is a Kenyan artist and songwriter from Nairobi.
He is the chief executive officer and founder of Saldido International Entertainment.
Wilson Abubakar Opondo Radido was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Radido in September 1993 in Mathare slums.
His major breakthrough came in 2010.
He later co-authored his first single "Sitolia" with Muliro, which was a reflection of his life history, depicting his struggles and giving himself a renewed hope that God had brought him to the limelight.
His father was a carpenter, while his wife, was a hairdresser until 2011, Wilson dropped out of school in 2011 due to financial constrain.
He took Juakali jobs to generate income to support his mother.
His first hit was "Rabuka".
In 2012, he was nominated for the Kisima Music Awards' Male Artist of the year managed by David Grey.
Paul was named male artist of the year at the 2013 Groove Awards alongside his mentor Gloria Muliro, who took the female artist of the year award.
Some of his well-known singles are "I do" featuring Alaine from Jamaica, " Njiwa" featuring Nandy from Tanzania, "Hallelujah" featuring Nandy, "Sikireti" featuring Cecil from Jamaica, "Nobody" featuring Yemi Alade from Nigeria, "Mmmh" featuring @Rayvanny from Tanzania, "Jigi Jigi, Kanungo, Malingo", and "You Never Know" which earned him recognition and a US tour''.
He first gained recognition after recording the song "Rabuka" and later "Sitolia" with Muliro which was an object of controversy after several claims by Willy that he was not earning much from the song because Muliro allegedly owned exclusive copyrights to the song.
They settled their differences and recorded another hit song, "Kitanzi".
His first album, You never know launched on 5 December 2013 in a ceremony at KICC, graced by Daddy Owen, Ben Githae, Gloria Muliro, DK Kwenye Beat, Ben Bahati, Bahati, Men Of God (MOG), Size 8, Mr Seed, Shiru Wa GP, Betty Bayo, Danny Gift, DJ Sadic and DJ Mo.
The album included, "You never know", "Lala Salama", "Mpenzi" and "Kitanzi".
Paul toured the US in 2014, performing in churches in 12 states.
The tour began on 10 March in Sacramento, California.
He performed alongside artiste Polly Odotte at the House of Glory Church.
He then headed to Neema Gospel Church in Dallas, Texas, and, on 15 March, performed at St Louisiana, Missouri.
On 29–30 March, Willy ministered to the audience at Neema Community Church in Overland Park, Kansas.
He concluded his tour on 27 April in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Paul beat Bahati with his "Tam Tam" song featuring Size 8 and managed to win 2 Mdundo Awards; Most Downloaded Gospel Artist and Most Downloaded Male Single.
He won four nominations for the awards with "Tam Tam", a collaboration with Size 8 released in 2014 granting him Collabo of the Year, Video of the Year, Song of the year and Male Artist of the Year.
He collaborated with hip-hop artist Khaligraph Jones on "Bora uhai" and Alaine on "I Do".
Paul has received constant accusations of secularism from various quarters.
"Jigi Jigi" peaked at number one in all major charts in Kenya, including Mdundo Weekly Top 100, the Top 40 Singles Chart, and the Local Top 20 Hits on Music Charts
Paul set up a foundation in Kenya to help needy people in the area.
He helped children to get access to basic education and healthcare.
