Xavier Naidoo

German soul and R&B singer
Person human Q178391
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Summary

Xavier Naidoo was born on October 2, 1971[1], in Mannheim[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], vocalist[4], actor[5], rapper[6], and record producer[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Occupation: singer[9], composer[10], docent[11], musician[12]
  • Award received: Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[13], Schiller Plaque of the City of Mannheim[14], Goldenes Brett[15], Goldene Stimmgabel[16], Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[17], Echo Pop Award for the Best National Rock/Pop Male Artist[18], Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[19], MTV Europe Music Award for Best German Act[20]
  • Member of: Söhne Mannheims[21]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Ancestral home: South Africa[24], Ireland[25], India[26]
  • Genre: soul[27]
  • Discography: Xavier Naidoo discography[28]
  • Residence: Heidelberg[29]
  • Sport: kickboxing[30]
  • Family name: Naidoo[31]
  • Given name: Xavier[32]
  • Official website: https://www.xaviernaidoo.de/[33]
  • Instrument: voice[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[35], English[36]
  • Name in native language: Xavier Naidoo[37]
  • Lifestyle: vegetarianism[38]
  • Number of children: 1[39]
  • Start of work period: 1993[40]

Why It Matters

He has been cited as an influence by Daniele Negroni[41], a singer[42], b. 1995[43], of Italy[44].

FAQs

Where was Xavier Naidoo born?

Xavier Naidoo's place of birth was Mannheim[2].

What did Xavier Naidoo do for work?

Xavier Naidoo worked as a singer-songwriter[3], vocalist[4], actor[5], rapper[6], and record producer[7].

What awards did Xavier Naidoo receive?

Honors received include Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[13], Schiller Plaque of the City of Mannheim[14], Goldenes Brett[15], and Goldene Stimmgabel[16].

Who did Xavier Naidoo influence?

Xavier Naidoo has been cited as an influence by Daniele Negroni[41].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  32. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  35. [35] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
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  40. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. 22d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 29d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 20w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0355317-Naidoo-Xavier-1971
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  6. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → singer-songwriter, vocalist, actor +6
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  7. 24w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Naidoo Xavier München.jpg
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    Lifestyle → vegetarianism
    Place of birth → Mannheim
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