About Ado Gwanja
Born 1990. Ado Gwanja is a Nigerian film actor, actor, film producer and singer.
Ado Isah Gwanja (born 22 January 1990) is a Nigerian singer and actor in the Northern Nigerian film industry 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 Indosa (2017)
Matan Arewa (2016)
Juya (2018)
Tangaran (2021)
Adama (2021)
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ado Gwanja?
Nigerian singer and actor
When was Ado Gwanja born?
Ado Gwanja was born on 22 January 1990 in Kano.
What is Ado Gwanja's occupation?
Ado Gwanja is a film actor, actor, film producer and singer.
What nationality is Ado Gwanja?
Ado Gwanja is Nigerian.
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