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Dr. Alban Tickets, Tour Dates and Concerts

Dr. Alban

Emirates Golf Club
Near Nakheel Metro - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Nov 25, 2023

12:00 AM GMT+4
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Get ready to step back in time at the inaugural Cele Retro Fest, taking place at Emirates Golf Club. This sensational event features an incredible lineup of 10 artists, including Ice Mc, Dr Alban, Nana Darkman, La Bouche, Mr President, Haddaway, Snap, Ingrid, and Na-Na (Russian), with one more surprise guest to be announced soon. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic sounds of the 90s and 2000s as you dance and sing along to classic hits that will leave you feeling nostalgic and fulfilled. Our utmost priority is to ensure that every attendee has an enjoyable experience, and we take pride in providing the finest festive venue in Dubai. Indulge in a wide range of delectable food and beverages at competitive and reasonable prices, guaranteeing a lasting impression on your taste buds. The event is 18+ years old.
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Dr. Alban Biography

Dr. Alban is a Swedish musician and producer with his own record label dr-records. His music can best be described as a hip-hop reggae with a dance hall style.

Dr. Alban (born August 26, 1957 as Alban Nwapa in Nigeria) grew up listening to Fela Kuti and James Brown. At age 23, he began studying dentistry. In order to be able to finance his university studies the music-loving medical student started making his own music. During this time Alban worked as a DJ in the well known Stockholm club 'Alphabet Street'. Very quickly his name became widely known, especially since Alban often sang to the records he put on the turntable as a DJ. DJ René couldn't help but notice him and so the highly intelligent medical student was discovered. But first Alban finished his studies and even opened his own dentistry practice.

In 1990, he met Denniz PoP from the SweMix label. Alban laid aside his dentist's drill and realised his dream. Together with Denniz and Rap-Queen Leila K, his first record, Hello Africa - his declaration of love for his African home - broke all records. Alban Nwapa became Dr. Alban. His debut-album Hello Africa sold roughly 1 million copies world-wide.

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One year later this success was surpassed by the second album One Love. 1.6 million singles of the song It's My Life were sold (the single was even used as background music for a Tampax advert).
The album immediately sold over 1.7 million units. Then followed the albums Look Who's Talking and Born In Africa. All in all, Dr. Alban can look back on world-wide sales of over 5 million albums and over 6 million singles, which resulted in 7 times Silver, 30 times Gold and 30 times Platinum. His hit No Coke was even used to illustrate an anti-drugs campaign in Sweden.

After a re-release of No Coke, Dr Alban confirmed his Euro dance style with his hits Look Who's Talking and Let The Beat Go On.
He created his own record company 'Dr. Records', on which he released Born in Africa, the first CD recorded completely in his Dr Records studios. He became the producer of many artists such as La Cream.

More recently, his voice was featured on Sash!'s single Colour The World.
In 2000, He released the album titled Prescription.
In 2002 Dr. Alban featured Yamboo to release a remix for Sing Hallelujah!.
In 2007 Dr. Alban has released the album titled Back To Basics.
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