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Fadhili William
Kenyan musician (1938–2001)
Fadhili William | |
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| Born | (1938-11-11)November 11, 1938 Taita-Taveta District, Kenya |
| Died | February 11, 2001(2001-02-11) (aged 62) Nairobi, Kenya |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Years active | 1955–2001 |
Musical artist
Fadhili William Mdawida (November 11, 1938 – February 11, 2001), often referred to simply as Fadhili William, was a Kenyan recording artist and composer who is most famous as the first person to record Adam Salim's song "Malaika" which he recorded with his band The Jambo Boys around 1963.[1]
Fadhili William was born to Halima Wughanga and Ramadhan Mwamburi in Taita-Taveta District near Mombasa.
His father, who died when Fadhili was only seven, was a traditional musician.
Fadhili williams biography
Like three of his siblings – Ali Harrison Mwataku, Esther John and Mumba Charo – he became a musician.
He started singing while in primary school in Taita. He went on to Government African School, in Pu