Nde Ndifonka (born 9 May 1985), best known by his stage name Wax Dey, is a Cameroonian singer, and songwriter.
Wax Dey | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nde Ndifonka |
| Also known as | Wax Dey |
| Born | 9 May 1985 Bamenda, Cameroon |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Calabash Record |
Early life & career
editNdifonka was born in Bamenda and is from the Northwest Region of Cameroon. He was inspired to get into music when his father brought home a VHS cassette.[1]
He began his professional career in 2008 with the release of African Soul with records such as "Butterfly". He released his debut solo album in 2016 360 Degrees featuring artists such as Banky W and Yemi Alade.
In December 2015, he released the Yemi Alade assisted "Saka Makossa" (Dance Makossa) which pays tribute to the Makossa music genre. Wax Dey is also the Producer and main actor of the Cameroonian reality TV contest, Number One Girl, which airs on Equinox TV.[2]
He became a, LuquLuqu Ambassador to the UN in Africa 2017.[3]
In June 2020, Nde Ndifonka released the EP, Rise Again: The Lockdown EP, inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.[4][5]
Selected discography
edit- Rise Again: The Lockdown EP (June 2020)[6]
- Final Light (Album) - 2019
- 360 Degrees (album) - 2016
- African Dream - 2010
- African soul - 2008
Singles
edit- Mr Arrogant - 2019
- My Heart ft Master KG - 2019
- "I Don See My Wife" (2013) (with Dontom)
- Saka Makossa ft Yemi Alade - 2016
- "Number One Girl"
- "Kiss of the Death"
- Will you be my wifey - 2013
- I don see my wife ft Dontom - 2012
Awards and recognition
editHe won Best Male Artist in Central Africa at the 2016 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).[7]
In December 2020, Wax Dey was knighted with a presidential medal as Chevalier of the Order of Valour of Cameroon.[8]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | AFRIMA Award | Best Male Artist in Central Africa | Himself[7] | Won |
| 2019 | AFRIMA Award | Best African Pop | Himself[9] | Nominated |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "African Dream: Wax, aka Nde Ndifonka". upstation. 21 May 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ^ "Cameroon Reality TV Show 'Number One Girl' Candidates Cry Foul over Rape | MissGinaPromotes". Miss Gina Promotes. 22 June 2018.
- ^ Kiki, Bandy (23 November 2017). "Cameroonian singer and entrepreneur WAX DEY appointed United Nations LuquLuqu Ambassador".
- ^ News Desk (6 June 2020). "Wax Dey drops "Rise Again: The Lockdown EP"". News Ghana.
- ^ Debrah, Ameyaw (29 May 2020). "RISE AGAIN: Music that challenges Africa to do better post-Corona". AmeyawDebrah.com.
- ^ "Le chanteur camerounais Wax Dey présente son EP "Rise Again"". Je Wanda Magazine (in French). 10 June 2020.
- ^ a b "All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) - 2016 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Winners List". afrima.org. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ Dave, Laura (30 November 2020). "PEOPLE : Le président Paul BIYA honore 64 icônes Camerounaises de la culture". Laura Dave Media (in French).
- ^ Alabi, Temitope (26 August 2019). "2019 AFRIMA Awards: See Full List Of Nominees". Information Nigeria.