Mujahid Ahmed Bello, better known as fancy Gadam, is a gifted musician from Ghana celebrated for his skills in afropop, dancehall, and reggae music.
FACTS ABOUT FANCY GADAM
- FULL NAME:Mujahid Ahmed Bello
- DATE OF BIRTH:August 16, 1988
- PLACE OF BIRTH:Tamale, Ghana
- NATIONALITY:Ghanaian
- OCCUPATIONS:Singer, Songwriter, Dancer
- LABELS:5minutes Records
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
He gained recognition in 2017 when he won the Ghana Music Award for Best New Artist and further established his reputation in 2020 by being named Best Afrobeat Entertainer at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
Originating from Hausa Zongo in Tamale, Fancy Gadam received his early education at Police Barracks Basic School.
CAREER
He embarked on his musical career at the age of 12, performing at schools and public events.
Fancy Gadam has graced numerous prestigious stages, including headlining the S Concert in December 2017 and launching his Dream Album with a concert in October 2019, which attracted 20,000 fans at Tamale Stadium.
He has toured various cities across Ghana, performing at venues such as the Bukom Boxing Arena and taking part in events like the Ghana Meets Naija concert.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he contributed to the Covid-19 Virtual Concert to help promote the Ghana Covid-19 Tracker software.
PERSONAL LIFE
Married to Mustapha, Fancy Gadam is a father of three, including a child named Kassim Bello.