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Ado Isah Gwanja (born 22 January 1990) is a Nigerian singer and actor in the Northern Nigerian film industry known as Kannywood. Gwanja is a well-known singer whose songs are very popular especially among women and youths in Northern Nigeria.
Career
Gwanja first appeared in films in 2017, but spent a lot of time in the music industry before he started acting. Gwanja is often better known in music than in film. Gwanja specializes in his songs for women, he is invited to festivals where he sings his songs. He has named former Hausa singer Aminu Mai Dawayya as his mentor.
Some of Gwanja's most popular songs are Kujerar Tsakar Gida, Mamar-Mamar, Ɗakin Baƙuwa, Asha Rawa-rawa, Kilu ta Ja Bau, Kidan Mata, Warr, Chass, Luwai, etc.
Albums
These are the Gwanja's albums;
Filmography
Awards
Gwanja has received numerous awards from individuals and organisations. Among the major awards received by Gwanja was the award given by Nigerian first lady Aisha Buhari. Other awards includes;
Personal life
Ado Gwanja's Father is a Hausa man from Kano and his mother is from Shuwa Arabia Ethnicity from Borno State. Gwanja is a Muslim, he is married with one daughter.
See also
List of Nigerian musicians
List of Hausa people
