Wale, a Nigerian American, rose to prominence in 2006, when his song
Dig Dug became popular in his hometown of Washington, D.C..
Producer
Mark Ronson discovered Wale in 2006 and signed him to Allido Records in 2007
-Wikipedia
Birth Name: Olubowale Victor Akintimehin
Born: September 21, 1984
From: Washington, D.C., United States
Genre(s):
Hip hop
Instrument(s):
Vocals
Active From: 2005-present
Associated Acts:
Rick Ross,
Meek Mill,
Mark Ronson,
Chrisette Michele,
J. Cole
Did You Know:
• Wale attended Robert Morris University and Virginia State University on football scholarships,
• He is the cousin of actor Gbenga Akinnagbe (best known as Chris Partlow on HBO's The Wire)
Awards:
2014
Nigeria Entertainment Award for Diaspora Artist of the Year
2013
Soul Train Award for Best Hip Hop Song Of The Year
2012
BET Award for Best Collaboration -
Lotus Flower Bomb
2011
BET Hip Hop Award for Best Club Banger -
No Hands