{{Short description|Ghanaian musical artist}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Fancy Gadam | image = File:Ahmed Mujahid Bello.jpg | caption = | image_size = | birth_name = Mujahid Ahmed Bello | alias = One Don (1Don) | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|8|16|df=y}} | birth_place = Tamale, Ghana | origin = Tamale | genre = Afropop, hiplife, Amapiano, Reggae, Dancehall | occupation = Singer, Dancer, Songwriter | instrument = | years_active = | label = 5Minutes Music, Sultan Inc | associated_acts = Stonebwoy, Chaynz BeatzSarkodie, VVIP, Mr Eazi, Patoranking, Kuami Eugene, Kofi Kinaata }}
'''Mujahid Ahmed Bello''' (born 16 August 1988) known by his stage name '''Fancy Gadam''', is a Ghanaian afropop, amapiano, dancehall and reggae musician.<ref>{{cite web |last1= |title=Fancy Gadam to feature Shatta Wale on 'Juju' |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Fancy-Gadam-to-feature-Shatta-Wale-on-Juju-619414 |accessdate=17 March 2018 |website= |publisher=Ghana Web}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-24 |title=Fancy Gadam unconcerned about awards snub |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Fancy-Gadam-unconcerned-about-awards-snub-1545335 |access-date=2022-05-25 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en |archive-date=2 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230902122530/https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Fancy-Gadam-unconcerned-about-awards-snub-1545335 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2017, he won Ghana Music Awards for ''Best New Artist''<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 Reasons Why Tamale Is The Music Capital of Ghana|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/ghana-music-tamale-10-reasons-capital/|date=2018-03-26|website=OkayAfrica|language=en|access-date=2020-05-06}}</ref> and in 2020, he was named ''Best'' ''Afrobeat Entertainer'' at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stonebwoy, Fancy Gadam & DJ Switch win big at IRAWMA 2020 |url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/ghana/stonebwoy-fancy-gadam-and-dj-switch-win-big-at-irawma-2020/ar-BB11wvtL |access-date=2020-05-06 |website=msn.}}</ref>
==Early life and music career== Fancy Gadam was born in ''Hausa Zongo'', a suburb of Tamale, the capital town of the Northern Region (Ghana). He completed his basic education at the Police Barracks Basic School in Tamale. Fancy Gadam started his music career at the age of 12 as a performer at schools and public events.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=Fancy Gadam|url=https://profileability.com/fancy-gadam/|last1=Profile Ability|website=Profile Ability|date=7 January 2017 |accessdate=30 December 2017}}</ref>
===Notable performances=== On 1 December 2017, Fancy Gadam was one of the headline artists at the ''S Concert when'' he performed to the early hours of Saturday 2 December 2017.<ref name="enewsgh.com">{{cite web|last1=Ghana Web|title=Fans stay to watch Fancy Gadam at 2017 S Concert!|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Fans-stay-to-watch-Fancy-Gadam-at-2017-S-Concert-606603|website=Ghana Web|accessdate=7 December 2017}}</ref>
His Dream Album launch and concert, on 5 October 2019 pulled over 25,000 fans to the Tamale Stadium (Now '''Aliu Mahama Stadium''').<ref>{{Cite news|title=Massive turnout at Fancy Gadam's 'Dream' concert|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/showbiz/ghana-music/massive-turnout-at-fancy-gadam-s-dream-concert.html|location=Accra, Ghana|newspaper=Daily Graphic|language=en-gb|access-date=2020-05-01}}</ref>
Fancy Gadam also performed at the Bukom Boxing Arena on 8 March 2020 as part of his ''Dream'' Album tour. He was said to have previously toured Yeji, Nyong, Offinso, Bolgatanga, Koforidua, Wa.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fancy Gadam's Dream album tour lands in Accra {{!}} News Ghana|url=https://newsghana.com.gh/fancy-gadams-dream-album-tour-lands-in-accra/|last=Agency|first=Ghana News|date=|website=newsghana.com.gh|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-01}}</ref> Yendi, Kumbungu and [https://ghana.places-in-the-world.com/2302023-place-dallung.html Dallung]
He participated in the 2017 and 2018 editions of Ghana meets Naija, an annual musical concert organized in Ghana to promote unity between Ghana and Nigeria. The concert also seeks to provide opportunity for music lovers to interact and take photographs with their favorite artists from both countries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wizkid, Fancy Gadam, others ready for Ghana Meets Naija concert|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Wizkid-Fancy-Gadam-others-ready-for-Ghana-Meets-Naija-concert-655850|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2019 edition of 'Ghana Meets Naija' slated for June|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/2019-edition-of-Ghana-Meets-Naija-slated-for-June-734954|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-01}}</ref>
Fancy Gadam on Easter Monday 2020 was invited to perform at the Covid-19 Virtual Concert together with other top Ghanaian artists for the launch of the Ghana Covid-19 Tracker software. An initiative to help trace and track persons with coronavirus in Ghana.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shatta Wale, Kuami Eugene, Fancy Gadam, Others for Covid-19 Virtual Concert TODAY|url=https://kasapafmonline.com/2020/04/shatta-wale-kuami-eugene-fancy-gadam-others-for-covid-19-virtual-concert-today/|last=Acquah|first=Edward|date=2020-04-13|website=Kasapa102.5FM|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-01}}{{Dead link|date=April 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
On 2 August 2025, Fancy Gadam performed at GhanaFest in Crotona Park, Bronx, New York. During the event, the Mayor of New York joined him on stage and later posted a photo with him on social media, praising the contributions of the Ghanaian community in New York. The post read, “Honored to be with my Ghanaian brothers and sisters yesterday in the Bronx for their 16th annual parade and festival... Thank you for contributions to our great city.” <ref>{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Eric |date=2025-08-02 |title=Honored to be with my Ghanaian brothers and sisters yesterday in the Bronx for their 16th annual parade and festival! I may not have been born in Africa, but these hard-working New Yorkers remind me that Africa was BORN in me. Thank you for contributions to our great city! |url=https://www.facebook.com/share/1EsE6PVGYW/ |access-date=2025-08-03 |website=Facebook}}</ref>
===Philanthropy=== Fancy Gadam made a donation of assorted drinks, food and other items to the Yumbass special school, a special school for needy and less privileged in the northern region.<ref>{{cite web|last1=A1 Radio|title=FANCY GADAM MAKES A DONATION TO YUMBASS SPECIAL SCHOOL|url=http://www.a1radioonline.com/2017/07/22/fancy-gadam-makes-a-donation-to-yumbass-special-school/|website=A1 Radio|date=22 July 2017 |accessdate=30 December 2017}}</ref>
On December 30, 2017, Fancy Gadam and his management made a donation of rice and several assorted items to the national chief imam of Ghana, Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hyperlink Gh|title=FANCY GADAM AND 5M CREW DONATES TO GHANAIAN MUSLIMS|url=http://www.hyperlinkgh.com/2017/07/11/fancy-gadam-5m-crew-donates-ghanaian-muslims/|website=Hyperlink Gh|publisher=|accessdate=30 December 2017}}</ref>
Also on July 19, 2025, Fancy Gadam with his management made donation of 100 cement bags to aid the construction of the Gbewaa Palace and 575 beverages to the contractors on-site.
===Endorsements=== In 2016, Fancy Gadam signed a one-year deal with Twellium Company Limited, manufacturers of rush energy drink as the brand ambassador for the 3 northern regions of Ghana. He now joins other musicians like Rudebwoy Ranking, Shatta Wale and Kwadwo Nkansah as brand ambassadors for the fast-growing energy drink in Ghana.<ref>{{cite web|last1=DC Leakers|title=Fancy Gadam Signed As Brand Ambassador For Rush Energy Drink|url=https://www.modernghana.com/music/39236/fancy-gadam-signed-as-brand-ambassador-for-rush-energy-drin.html|website=Modern Ghana|publisher=DC Leakers|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref>
On January 2, 2018, He was endorsed by the Ministry of Inner City And Zongo Development And The Commission For National Culture as the new ''Face of Zongo community'' at the Zongofest 2017, an event that is hosted to honor individuals who have contributed to the development of the Zongo communities in Ghana.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ghana live|title=Fancy Gadem wins New Face Of Zongo Youth|url=http://www.ghanalive.tv/2017/07/10/fancy-gadem-wins-new-face-zongo-youth/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103141321/http://www.ghanalive.tv/2017/07/10/fancy-gadem-wins-new-face-zongo-youth/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 January 2018|website=Ghana live|accessdate=2 January 2018}}</ref> He is currently an ambassador signee to Zeepay Ghana and got a promotional song (Gye Me di) for them.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fancy Gadam Zeepay (Gye Me Di) |url=https://keteygh.com/track/xeQexZCuBxa5E8u |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=keteygh.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Discography== ===Studio albums=== * ''Laha zibsi'' * ''Nyagsim'' * ''Ashili'' * ''Takahi'' * ''Nawuni Yiko(God's Grace)'' * ''Mujahid'' (2018) * One Don Ep (2021) * Competition (2023) '''Dream Album,''' His 6th studio album was released on 5 October 2019 with 13 tracks.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Download Fancy Gadam Dream Album Full Zip » CeleberitiesBuzzGh|url=https://celebritiesbuzzgh.com/download-fancy-gadam-dream-album-full-zip/|date=2019-10-05|website=CeleberitiesBuzzGh|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-01}}</ref> It featured artists like Stonebwoy, Kwesi Arthur, Colours Man, Don Sigli, Kofi Kinaata<ref>{{Cite web |title=dream album by fancy gadam - Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=dream+album+by+fancy+gadam |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=www.google.com}}</ref> etc. some of the hittable tracks in the album is; Ebeye yie, Korkorko, Best Friend Ft Stonebwoy and Fara ft Kofi Kinaata.
The Album also has several number of sound engineers who have produced quality sounds to help lift the album higher, they include; Street Beatz, Blue Beatz, Tizzle Beatz, Stone Brain Records formerly Stone B. * ''Competition Album was released on the 14th of October 2023 which contains thirteen (13) tracks. The album featured major number of artists in it.'' * ''The competition Album has songs hittable including;'' * ''- Heart and Soul'' * - Taaya for me<ref>{{Citation |title=Competition by Fancy Gadam on Apple Music |date=2023-10-14 |url=https://music.apple.com/gh/album/competition/1715359181 |access-date=2024-11-15 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=LHX |first=TRANSSION |title=Download Fancy Gadam album songs: Competition {{!}} Boomplay Music |url=https://www.boomplay.com/albums/78073134 |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=Boomplay Music - WebPlayer |language=en}}</ref> * - Ki joeyi * - If and several other tracks.
=== Notable collaborations === * Total Cheat ft Sarkodie<ref>{{Cite web |last=NytMare |first=Blogger's |date=2017-07-03 |title=Fancy Gadam – Total Cheat ft. Sarkodie (Prod. by KillBeatz) |url=https://www.ghanamotion.com/fancy-gadam-total-cheat-ft-sarkodie-prod-by-killbeatz/ |access-date=2020-05-01 |website=Ghanamotion. |language=en-US}}</ref> * Best Friend ft Stonebwoy.<ref name="NytMare">{{Cite web |last=NytMare |first=Blogger's |date=2019-10-06 |title=Fancy Gadam – Best Friend ft. Stonebwoy (Prod. By Beatz Dakay) |url=https://www.ghanamotion.com/fancy-gadam-best-friend-ft-stonebwoy-prod-by-beatz-dakay/ |access-date=2020-05-01 |website=Ghanamotion. |language=en-US}}</ref> * My baby ft Mugeez (R2bees)<ref>{{Cite web |last=NytMare |first=Blogger's |date=2018-10-03 |title=Fancy Gadam – Ma Baby ft. Mugeez (R2Bees) |url=https://www.ghanamotion.com/fancy-gadam-ma-baby-ft-mugeez-r2bees/ |access-date=2020-05-01 |website=Ghanamotion. |language=en-US}}</ref> * Only You ft Kuami Eugene<ref>{{Cite web |last=GhanaSongs |title=DOWNLOAD MP3 : Fancy Gadam ft Kuami Eugene - Only You |url=https://www.ghanasongs.com/download-mp3-fancy-gadam-ft-kuami-eugene-only-you/ |access-date=2020-05-01 |website=GhanaSongs - Ghana's Online Music Downloads |language=en-US |archive-date=16 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316001842/https://www.ghanasongs.com/download-mp3-fancy-gadam-ft-kuami-eugene-only-you/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> * Langalanga ft Mr Eazi<ref>{{Cite web |last=GhanaSongs |title=DOWNLOAD MP3 : Fancy Gadam – LangaLanga ft. Mr Eazi |url=https://www.ghanasongs.com/download-mp3-fancy-gadam-langalanga-ft-mr-eazi/ |access-date=2020-05-01 |website=GhanaSongs - Ghana's Online Music Downloads |language=en-US }}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> * Hook Up Girl ft Kwesi Arthur, Kofi Mole, Colours Man *Juju ft Shatta Wale<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fancy Gadam to feature Shatta Wale on 'Juju' |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Fancy-Gadam-to-feature-Shatta-Wale-on-Juju-619414 |access-date=2020-05-01 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> *Fara ft Kofi Kinaata<ref name="NytMare"/> *Customer ft Patoranking<ref>{{Cite web |last=NytMare |first=Blogger's |date=2017-12-30 |title=Fancy Gadam – Customer ft. Patoranking (Prod by Guilty) |url=https://www.ghanamotion.com/fancy-gadam-customer-ft-patoranking-prod-guilty/ |access-date=2020-05-01 |website=Ghanamotion |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Awards and nominations== ===Northern Entertainment Awards=== {{awards table}} |- |2016 |Himself |Overall Artiste of The Year<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|last1=Northern Alive|title=Full list of winners of the Northern Entertainment Awards 2016|url=http://www.northalive.com/full-list-of-winners-of-the-northern-entertainment-awards-2016/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331231721/http://www.northalive.com/full-list-of-winners-of-the-northern-entertainment-awards-2016/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=31 March 2016|website=Northern Alive|accessdate=23 December 2017}}</ref> |{{Won}} |- |2016 |Himself |Artiste Of The Year northern region<ref name="auto1"/> |{{Won}} |- {{end}}
===Northern Music Awards (NMA)===
{{awards table}} |- |2016 |Himself |Artiste of the Year<ref name="auto2">{{cite web|last1=The Savanna online|title=Full List of Winners - Northern Music Awards 2016|url=http://www.thesavannaonline.com/news/6/446|website=The Savanna online|accessdate=23 December 2017}}</ref> |{{Won}} |- |2016 |Concrete |Most popular of the Year<ref name="auto2"/> |{{Won}} |- |2016 |Ototi kurigu |Songwriter of the Year<ref name="auto2"/> |{{Nominated}} |- |2016 |Fancy Gadam ft. Mokid – Gadam Nation |Best collaboration of the Year<ref name="auto2"/> |{{Nominated}} |- |2016 |Concrete |Best video of the Year<ref name="auto2"/> |{{Won}} |- {{end}}
===Jigwe Awards===
{{awards table}} |- |2016 |Himself |Jigwe New Act (Discovery)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ghana Web|title=Fancy Gadam, Selly Galley, Obour others win at Jigwe Awards 2016|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Fancy-Gadam-Selly-Galley-Obour-others-win-at-Jigwe-Awards-2016-496338|website=Ghana Web|accessdate=23 December 2017}}</ref> |{{Won}} |- {{end}}
===Bass Awards===
{{awards table}} |- |2016 |Himself |Discovery Of The Year<ref>{{cite web|last1=David|first1=Mawuli|title=Rocky Dawuni, Fancy Gadam, Stonebwoy win big; see full list of winners|url=http://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/bass-awards-2016-rocky-dawuni-fancy-gadam-stonebwoy-win-big-see-full-list-of-winners-id5952879.html|website=Pulse Gh|date=26 December 2016 |accessdate=23 December 2017}}</ref> |{{Won}} |- |2017 |Himself |Performer of the Year<ref>{{cite web|last1=|first1=|title=Stonebwoy leads nominations for BASS Awards 2017|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Stonebwoy-leads-nominations-for-BASS-Awards-2017-607695|website=Ghanaweb.com|publisher=Ghanaweb|accessdate=27 December 2017}}</ref> |{{Nom}} {{end}}
===Vodafone Ghana Music Awards===
{{awards table}} |- |2017 |Himself |New Artist Of The Year<ref>{{cite web|last1=David|first1=Mawuli|title=Fancy Gadam sets new record at 2017 VGMA|url=http://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/vgma-2017-fancy-gadam-sets-new-record-at-2017-vgma-id6502483.html|website=Pulse Gh|accessdate=23 December 2017|archive-date=23 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223223213/http://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/vgma-2017-fancy-gadam-sets-new-record-at-2017-vgma-id6502483.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |{{Won}} |- |rowspan="2"|2018 |rowspan="2"|Himself |Song of the Year-Total Cheat ft Sarkodie<ref>{{cite web|last1=|first1=|title=Full list of Winners at the 2018 VGMA|url=https://www.primenewsghana.com/general-news/full-list-of-winners-at-the-2018-vgma.html|website=primenewsghana.com|date=15 April 2018|publisher=Prime News Ghana|accessdate=15 April 2018}}</ref> |{{Won}} |- |Hiplife Artiste of the Year |{{Won}} |- {{end}}
===People's Celebrity Awards===
{{awards table}} |- |2017 |Himself-Total cheat<ref name="auto3">{{cite web|last1=Ghana Web|title=Full list of winners at 2017 People's Celebrity Awards|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Full-list-of-winners-at-2017-People-s-Celebrity-Awards-613828|website=Ghana Web|publisher=Ghaa Web|accessdate=11 January 2018}}</ref> |Favourite music video category |{{Won}} |- |2017 |Himself-Total cheat<ref name="auto3"/> |Favourite Song category |{{Won}} |- {{end}}
===International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA)===
{{awards table}} |- |2019 |Himself<ref>{{cite web |last1=Muse Africa |first1=Muse Africa |title=Fancy Gadam crowned 'Best Afrobeat Entertainer' at 2020 IRAWMA |url=https://museafrica.com/fancy-gadam-crowned-best-afrobeat-entertainer-at-2020-irawma/ |website=Muse Africa |accessdate=1 May 2020}}</ref> |Best Afrobeat Entertainer |{{Won}} |- |2020 |Himself<ref>{{cite web |title=37TH IRAWMA categories and winners |url=https://irawma.com/categories-winners/ |website=International Reggae & World Music Awards |publisher=IRAWMA |accessdate=2 May 2021 |archive-date=17 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517030856/https://irawma.com/categories-winners/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |Most Promising Entertainer |{{won}} |- {{end}}
===Ghana Entertainment Awards (USA)===
{{awards table}} |- |2019 |Himself<ref>{{cite web |last1=Phylx |first1=Akapko |title=Full List Of Winners At 2019 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA |url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/59444/full-list-of-winners-at-2019-ghana-entertainment.html |website=Modern Ghana |accessdate=1 May 2020}}</ref> |Best Male Act |{{Won}} |- {{end}}
===Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards===
{{awards table}} |- |2019 |Himself<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kasapa FM |first1=Kasapa FM |title=2018 Ghana-Naija Showbiz Awards: Peter Ritchie wins Best Actor |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/2018-Ghana-Naija-Showbiz-Awards-Peter-Ritchie-wins-Best-Actor-699047 |website=Ghana Web |publisher=Kasapa FM |accessdate=1 May 2020}}</ref> |Best Male Act |{{Won}} |- {{end}}
===All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMMA)===
{{awards table}} |- |2018 |Himself<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gh One TV |first1=Gh One TV |title=Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Efya, R2Bees, OTHERS bag AFRIMM Awards nominations |url=http://ghonetv.com/sarkodie-shatta-wale-stonebwoy-efya-r2bees-others-bag-afrimm-awards-nominations/ |website=Gh One TV |accessdate=1 May 2020 |archive-date=25 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250225181318/http://ghonetv.com/sarkodie-shatta-wale-stonebwoy-efya-r2bees-others-bag-afrimm-awards-nominations/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |Best African Group |{{nom}} |- {{end}}
===Telecel Ghana Music Awards===
{{awards table}} |- |2025 |Himself<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Edith|first1=Mensah|title=25th Ghana Music Awards: See full list of nominees|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/telecel-ghana-music-awards25-see-full-list-of-nominees.html|location=Accra, Ghana|newspaper=Daily Graphic|date=March 29, 2024|accessdate=March 29, 2024}}</ref> |Best Afrobeats Song |{{nom}} |- {{end}}
==== New Battle Hit-Song In 2026 ==== Fancy Gadam, a Ghanaian music star, has released a new song titled “Nburi Diba (WYFL Riddim)” a life lesson song for the street boys and all fans and listeners worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BM |first=Prinz |date=2026-01-31 |title=Fancy Gadam - Nburi Diba (WYFL Riddim) - MP3 Download |url=https://3musicgh.com/fancy-gadam-nburi-diba-wyfl-riddim/ |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=3MusicGh.com |language=en}}</ref>
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==External links== * {{Official website|http://www.fancygadam.com}}
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