Dr. Alban | |
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![]() Dr. Alban in 2018 | |
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Birth name | Alban Uzoma Nwapa |
Born | Oguta, Imo, Federation of Nigeria | 26 August 1957
Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1980s—present |
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Website | dralban |
Alban Uzoma Nwapa (born 26 August 1957), better known by his stage name Dr. Alban, is a Nigerian-Swedish musician and producer with his own record label, Dr. Records.[1] His music can best be described as Eurodance/hip-hop reggae in a dancehall style.[1] He has sold an estimated 16 million records worldwide[2][3][4] and is most famous for his worldwide 1992 hit "It's My Life", from the album One Love.[1]