Wajid Akhtar
| Wajid Akhtar | |
|---|---|
| Native name | واجد اختر |
| Born |
July 1984 (age 30) Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Origin | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | Islamic, Nasheed |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | IQRA Promotions |
| Website |
www |
Wajid Akhtar (Urdu: واجد اختر; born July 1984) is an English singer-songwriter of Pakistani descent signed to IQRA Promotions.
Early life
Akhtar was born and brought up in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. He comes from a Muslim family of Asian origin. After he left school, he began to write and sing many of his own nasheeds. He then went onto to perform his nasheeds locally.[1]
Career
In April 2008, Akhtar performed with the Kaiser Chiefs at the Love Music Hate Racism festival in Victoria Park, London.[2] In September 2008, his debut album Show Me the Way was released by IQRA Promotions,[1] along with his first music video "I Need Your Help".[1][3]
Discography
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Show Me the Way | IQRA Promotions |
See also
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Wajid Akhtar - Show Me The Way". The Nasheed Shop. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ "Wajid Akhtar". Islamic Lyrics. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ Ahmed, Farhan (February 2008). "Evening of Islam" (74 ed.). Sheffield: Burngreave Messenger. Retrieved 1 December 2014.