Gender: Male
Most recent collabo: “My Wifey” Rmx (WaxDey FT DonTom)
Arts: singer, tv personality, writer and factivist
Hit track: Miss real, Mr regular
Born in Cameroon,
Based in South Africa.
Named by American Magazine (Ladybrille) as Man of the Month for May 2010, Wax Dey gained international recognition in many fields before pursuing a career in music, music publishing and music management.
These include being a brand ambassador for the ONE Movement (an international anti-racism/xenophobia initiative championed by the United Nations), Brand Ambassador for the City of Joburg, and Brand Ambassador for South Africa’s Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week. He also previously worked as a legal counsellor on refugee rights in South Africa, and as Regional Media and Communication Officer for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), during which period he was an active member of the United Nations Communication Group. His first published book, “The Chosen One” was used for Grade 11 English in South African public schools.
The hit song ‘Miss Real, Mr Regular’ established him in the mainstream South African industry. The song was remixed by local rappers and House Djs, appearing on several compilations such as SONY Music’s 2010 ONE AFRICA All Stars and House of Flava mixed by YFM’s Mo Flava. He has also featured on albums by Rowick Deep, Motso, and Nigeria's Maye. His recent collaborations include a remix of 'My wifey' with Nigerian hiphop singer, Dontom, and 'Keep on' with acclaimed Cameroonian rapper, Krotal.
In 2008, Wax co-founded Lolhiphop Records, a pan-African recording and music publishing company. Lolhiphop Records was involved in the publishing of the 2010 World Cup song, Waka Waka, and continues to boast a decent roaster of African hits. Lolhiphop has released a number of artists from across the continent such as Rowick Deep (South Africa), Wax himself, and Flavour (Nigeria).
Through Lolhiphop Records, Wax also remained active in the humanitarian field, undertaking projects such as a music therapy programme for children in South Africa (with Save the Children UK) and a counter-xenophobia campaign known as My Brother's Keeper, run with Kalawa Jazzmee Records and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He also continues to offer assistance tothe South African Task Team on Human Trafficking on counter-trafficking campaigns, notably in executing South Africa's annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week, which was his brainchild.
In 2011, Wax Dey joined the Good Morning Africa show on DSTV's channel 114 as a presenter. He later started his own Reality TV show, Number One Girl, which was broadcast prime-time on Canal2 International.
Wax Dey was nominated for Best Male Artist, Best RnB, and Best International Collaboration at the 2012 Cameroon Entertainment Awards.
Wax Dey currently works as Creative Manager for the advocacy group ONE.org, leading major anti-poverty campaigns.
These include being a brand ambassador for the ONE Movement (an international anti-racism/xenophobia initiative championed by the United Nations), Brand Ambassador for the City of Joburg, and Brand Ambassador for South Africa’s Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week. He also previously worked as a legal counsellor on refugee rights in South Africa, and as Regional Media and Communication Officer for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), during which period he was an active member of the United Nations Communication Group. His first published book, “The Chosen One” was used for Grade 11 English in South African public schools.
The hit song ‘Miss Real, Mr Regular’ established him in the mainstream South African industry. The song was remixed by local rappers and House Djs, appearing on several compilations such as SONY Music’s 2010 ONE AFRICA All Stars and House of Flava mixed by YFM’s Mo Flava. He has also featured on albums by Rowick Deep, Motso, and Nigeria's Maye. His recent collaborations include a remix of 'My wifey' with Nigerian hiphop singer, Dontom, and 'Keep on' with acclaimed Cameroonian rapper, Krotal.
In 2008, Wax co-founded Lolhiphop Records, a pan-African recording and music publishing company. Lolhiphop Records was involved in the publishing of the 2010 World Cup song, Waka Waka, and continues to boast a decent roaster of African hits. Lolhiphop has released a number of artists from across the continent such as Rowick Deep (South Africa), Wax himself, and Flavour (Nigeria).Through Lolhiphop Records, Wax also remained active in the humanitarian field, undertaking projects such as a music therapy programme for children in South Africa (with Save the Children UK) and a counter-xenophobia campaign known as My Brother's Keeper, run with Kalawa Jazzmee Records and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He also continues to offer assistance tothe South African Task Team on Human Trafficking on counter-trafficking campaigns, notably in executing South Africa's annual Human Trafficking Awareness Week, which was his brainchild.
In 2011, Wax Dey joined the Good Morning Africa show on DSTV's channel 114 as a presenter. He later started his own Reality TV show, Number One Girl, which was broadcast prime-time on Canal2 International.
Wax Dey was nominated for Best Male Artist, Best RnB, and Best International Collaboration at the 2012 Cameroon Entertainment Awards.
Wax Dey currently works as Creative Manager for the advocacy group ONE.org, leading major anti-poverty campaigns.
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