Fancy Gadam, whose real name is Mujahid Ahmed Bello, is a gifted musician from Ghana known for his work in afropop, dancehall, and reggae.
He made a significant impact on the music scene in 2017 when he won the Ghana Music Award for Best New Artist.
His talent was further acknowledged in 2020 when he was awarded Best Afrobeat Entertainer at the esteemed International Reggae and World Music Awards.
REAL FACTS ABOUT FANCY GADAM
FULL NAME: Mujahid Ahmed Bello
DATE OF BIRTH: August 16, 1988
BETTER KNOWN AS: Fancy Gada
PLACE OF BIRTH: Tamale, Ghana
NATIONALITY: Ghanaian
OCCUPATIONs: Singer, Songwriter, Dancer
LABELs: 5minutes Records
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Fancy Gadam hails from the Hausa Zongo neighborhood in Tamale, the main city in Ghana’s Northern Region. He began his education at the Police Barracks Basic School in Tamale.
At the young age of 12, Fancy Gadam started his music career, entertaining crowds at schools and various public events.
CAREER
He has performed on numerous prominent stages, with a particularly memorable performance on December 1, 2017, when he headlined the S Concert, captivating the audience until the early hours of December 2.
Another significant event in his career was the launch of his Dream Album and concert on October 5, 2019, which attracted an impressive 20,000 fans to the Tamale Stadium (now known as the Aliu Mahama Stadium) to experience his musical talent.
Throughout his musical journey, Fancy Gadam has toured various cities in Ghana, including a performance at the Bukom Boxing Arena in March 2020 as part of his Dream Album tour, as well as visits to places like Yeji, Nyong, Offinso, Bolgatanga, Koforidua, Wa, Yendi, Kumbungu, and Dallung.
Additionally, Fancy Gadam participated in the esteemed Ghana Meets Naija concert in both 2017 and 2018.
This annual event is designed to promote unity between Ghana and Nigeria, providing fans with the opportunity to engage with and create lasting memories with their favorite artists from both nations.
During the difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fancy Gadam used his talents to support a worthy cause by performing at the Covid-19 Virtual Concert on Easter Monday 2020.
This event coincided with the launch of the Ghana Covid-19 Tracker software, an initiative focused on tracking and tracing individuals infected with the virus in Ghana.
PERSONAL LIFE
Fancy Gadam is married to Mustapha, and they have three children, including a son named Kassim Bello.
A devoted follower of Islam, Fancy Gadam is also known for his philanthropic efforts.
He has donated funds to build schools and mosques, particularly in the Northern Region of Ghana, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to his community.
