Biography:
 Dr
Shaka, the reggae music artist, was born in
the dense urban area of Bakau, The Gambia, on October
12th 1977. He began his early
formal education by going to the local primary school
and from there progressed to the St. Augustine's High
after being awarded a scholarship by the Queen's Trust
Fund. Academically he performed at the top of his class
and as a result was accelerated up by 2 years to join
his seniors.
During his time at
Saints
he had the opportunity to try out various musical instruments
and join a number of bands. At 14 years old he decided
that his future career lay in music and so began to
train with a purpose. As a result of his musical performances
and interactions with the school band members he gained
the nickname the 'Young Bob Marley'.
Dr. Shaka set up a band called Born Africans in 1999
in which he was the lead singer. The band rapidly acquired
a name for themselves and soon became the most famous
reggae group in The Gambia.
The bands debut album was titled 'Praises' and went
straight to the top of the local chart and was awarded
the 'Best Gambian Reggae Album' award.' On the July
31st, 1999 they were given an award for the 'Most
Albums Sold'. However, a few years later Dr. Shaka decided
to go Solo and flew to the UK to expand his musical
prospects.
He has co-performed with some of the big names in international
reggae such as Gregory Issac, Luke Dube, Ijahman, Antony
B, Luciano and others.
He has worked at with the King's HiFi in Sussex.
He has also recently recorded songs with the Roots Garden
label in Brighton including his new song “Good Vibes”
and is also working on his third album “Rise With Us”.
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Myspace.com/drshaka
Discography:
• No
More War
• Rise With
Us - 2007
• Good
Vibes |
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