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Iddrisu Maltiti Fadlan (born 1 December 1998), popularly known as Fad Lan, is a Ghanaian musical artist known for his blend of Hip Pop, Drill and Afrobeats. He gained his recognition for his energetic performances, awards and top collaborations, and often referred to as Young Bull.
Fad Lan | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Iddrisu Maltiti Fadlan |
| Also known as | Young Bull |
| Born | December 1, 1998 Sakasaka, Tamale |
| Origin | Tamale |
| Genres | Hip pop, Rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2017-present |
| Labels | DMTL Music, Young Bull Records |
Early life and Music Career
[edit]Fad Lan was born and raised in Sakasaka, a town in Tamale. His music journey began in 2015 at an event hosted by Cowbell Ghana, called the Cowbell Bike Caravan.[1] He was invited on stage by Odi Coins to assist as a cheer boy, but the tables turned when Fad Lan delivered a freestyle performance that won the hearts of the audience. Inspired by the experience, he decided to pursue music seriously, with the support of Odi Coins and later joined Maccasio at the 69 camp.[2]
In November 2024, he released a song titled 'Misa Misa' which got praised by many music lovers due to the message and touchable punchlines it carried.[3]
Collaborations
[edit]Fad Lan collaborated with other top artists such as: Fancy Gadam[4], Medikal[5], Maccasio[6], O'Kenneth[7], IsRahim[8] among others.
Albums & EPs
[edit]- Laa Noor (2019)[9]
- Life Too Short (2020)[10]
- Game Over - Ep (2023)[11]
- Therapy I - Ep (2024)[12]
- I'm a Problem (2024)[13]
Notable concerts
[edit]Awards and Nominations
[edit]Telecel Ghana Music Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Himself[16] | Unsung Artiste of the Year | Nominated |
Ghana Music Awards UK
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Himself[17] | Uncovered Artiste of the Year | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Online, Graphic (2015-10-14). "Cowbell Bicycle Caravan thrills Tamale". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2025-08-08.
- ^ Ras, Tv (September 7, 2020). "Takahi Coins Shares Story of his struggle From Grassroot with Most of The Big stars We Have Today..-". YouTube. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ Misa Misa by Fad Lan on Apple Music, 2024-11-21, retrieved 2025-08-08
- ^ Fad, Lan (June 1, 2021). "Fad Lan - Jelila ft. Fancy Gadam". Boomplay. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ Fad, Lan (November 29, 2024). "Fad Lan - Bread ft Medikal". Spotify. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Fad, Lan (August 16, 2019). "Mangbuni (feat. Maccasio)". Apple Music. Retrieved August 16, 2019.
- ^ Fad, Lan (November 29, 2024). "W.B.U (feat. Reggie, Kwaku DMC & O'Kenneth)". Apple Music. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ IsRahim, IsRahim (June 14, 2022). "Gba Lan Gba ft. Fad Lan". Boomplay. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ Lan, Fad (December 29, 2019). "Laa Noor". Audiomack. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- ^ Fad, Lan (March 22, 2020). "Life Too Short". Audiomack. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ Fad, Lan (March 1, 2023). "Game Over". Audiomack. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ Fad, Lan (February 2, 2024). "Therapy - I". Audiomack. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ Fad, Lan (November 29, 2024). "I'm a Problem". Audiomack. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Simon, Asare (November 26, 2023). "Amazing concert". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ Hassan, Dablee (October 19, 2024). "I'm a Problem concert". Hypemedia. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Gh, Blinks (31 March 2025). "Fad Lan Nominated for 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Unsung Category". Retrieved 31 March 2025.
- ^ Joseph, Dumolga (October 11, 2024). "Tamale's Rising Star Fad Lan Garners Ghana Music Awards UK Recognition". Retrieved October 11, 2024.