ArtistInfo

Fadhili William

g, voc, 1938-2001 KE, Taita-Taveta County
Singer / Composer of World
A.k.a. Fadhili William Mdawida

Fadhili William Mdawida (most often referred to simply as Fadhili William) (November 11, 1938 – February 11, 2001), was a Kenyan musician/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.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. Like three of his siblings – Ali Harrison Mwataku, Esther John and Mumba Charo – he became a musician.

Instruments

• Guitar
• Vocals

Genres

• World
• Rock

Plays With