Editing Willy Paul (section)

== Early Life ==
Wilson Abubakar Radido was born on 1 September 1993 in [[Mathare]], a slum in [[Nairobi]], [[Kenya]], to Paul Opondo Radido, a carpenter, and Salome, a salonist. The youngest of four siblings—three brothers and one sister—Paul faced poverty after his father’s death on 28 May 2011. His mother, raising the family alone, nurtured his musical talent. "My mum was my first fan, cheering even when we had nothing," he recalled in a 2023 interview. <ref name="plug">{{cite AV media |title=Willy Paul Pozze - Full Interview | Part 1 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTQCywRgbwQ |publisher=Plug TV |date=2023 |accessdate=12 May 2025 |note=Timestamp: 3:01–6:00}}</ref> From age eight, Paul performed in church choirs and dances, sparking his passion for music. <ref name="spice">{{cite AV media |title=Willy Paul Exclusive Interview | Spice FM |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92-6xGnD0Ms |publisher=Spice FM Kenya |date=2023 |accessdate=12 May 2025 |note=Timestamp: 3:01–6:00}}</ref>

Paul attended Brainhouse School in Mathare but dropped out in Form 3 due to unpaid fees. He completed his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) in October 2013, juggling studies with music. Sneaking into local studios, he recorded demos, driven by a desire to escape poverty. "I’d walk miles to studios, dreaming of a better life," he shared. <ref name="citizen">{{cite AV media |title=Willy Paul Interview | Citizen TV |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdFKBTSSz_8 |publisher=Citizen TV Kenya |date=2023 |accessdate=12 May 2025 |note=Timestamp: 3:01–6:00}}</ref> His Mathare upbringing instilled resilience, shaping his relentless pursuit of success. <ref name="lifeofwho">{{cite web |title=Willy Paul Biography |url=https://lifeofwho.com/willy-paul/ |website=Life Of Who |accessdate=12 May 2025}}</ref>