Willy Paul

Willy Paul, born Wilson Abubakar Radido on September 1, 1993, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur who first gained attention as a gospel musician. Raised in the Mathare slums of Nairobi, he founded his own label, Saldido International Entertainment, early in his career. He rose to prominence in 2010 with the release of his debut gospel single, “Rabuka,” and gained further recognition through his collaboration with Gloria Muliro on the song “Sitolia.”

His early work earned him the Male Artist of the Year award at the 2013 Groove Awards, a Kenyan ceremony celebrating Christian music. The following year, he embarked on a music tour across twelve states in the United States, performing in various churches. Around this time, he also received the Most Downloaded Gospel Artist honor and the Most Downloaded Male Single award (for “Tam Tam”) at the Mdundo Awards.

After his initial gospel success, Willy Paul transitioned into secular music, releasing tracks in genres such as Afropop and dancehall. His catalog from this period includes songs like “Kitanzi,” “Tam Tam” (with Size 8), “I Do” (with Alaine), and “Jigi Jigi,” as well as the album You Never Know. In 2026, he released the gospel song “Mkono Wako,” which fans interpreted as a return to his spiritual roots.