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