Kader Japonais Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Career, Real Name, Awards

Abdelkader Haiboui, known professionally as Kader Japonais, is an Algerian raï singer whose popularity rose in the early 2000s when his single Jibou la Brigade drew widespread attention in Algeria.

Over the years he broadened his style by blending raï with chaâbi, Arabic pop, and occasional French, resulting in hits such as Nti Sbabi and Waalach, which further cemented his standing beyond his homeland.

Profile

• Full name: Abdelkader Haiboui
• Nickname: Kader Japonais
• Date of birth: March 11, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Bab-El-Oued, Algiers, Algeria
• Nationality: Algerian
• Profession: Singer, musician, production artist
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: He has a brother named Lounis
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: US$1.3 million

Early Life and Education

Kader Japonais is now 46 years old, having been born on March 11, 1979 in the Bab-El-Oued neighbourhood of Algiers, Algeria. As a youth he performed in local venues, inspired by raï artists and other Algerian musical traditions.

He studied law at university and obtained a law degree, but after struggling to secure work in the legal field he turned to music as a profession.

Personal Life

Kader Japonais’s has kept mostly mute about his personal life and romantic affairs.

Career

Kader Japonais began performing in nightclubs in Algiers around age 18. From there he expanded to other Algerian cities such as Oran and Constantine. His breakthrough came in the 2000s with the single Jibou la Brigade, which brought him recognition in Algeria.

In the 2010s, songs like Nti Sbabi and Waalach furthered his fame.

He adopted the stage name “Japonais” (“Japanese”) early in his career. The nickname was given because some thought his eyes had an epicanthic fold resembling those commonly associated with East Asian features; he then officially integrated the name into his stage identity.

He has released multiple albums through labels such as Dounia and Villa Prod. Some of his albums include La Brigade (2006), Mania (2008), Haba Haba (2009), Bafana Bafana (2010), Mamamia (2011), Djarhi ma bra’ (2013), Bassik m’aya (2014), Mami Mami (2015), Hkaya (2016), Holm (2018).

He has collaborated with many artists including Cheb Nasro, Rim’K, Lartiste, DJ Hamida, DJ Kayz, DJ Kim, L’Algerino, Kayline, and Zina Daoudia. He has also performed at festivals in Algeria (Djemila, Timgad, etc.) and internationally (e.g. Mawazine in Morocco, performances in France, Montreal’s Festival du Monde Arabe)

Awards

• Awards won: Alegria Music Award 2013

Net Worth

Kader Japonais’s net worth is estimated at approximately US$1.3 million. This estimate takes into account his income from music sales, streaming, live performances, and earnings from his YouTube channel.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kaderjaponaisofficiel
• Twitter/X: @KaderJaponais1
• TikTok: @kaderjaponaisofficiel
• YouTube: Kader Japonais Officiel

Discography

• La brigade (2006)
• Mania (2008)
• Haba Haba (2009)
• Bafana Bafana (2010)
• Mamamia (2011)
• Djarhi ma bra’ (2013)
• Bassik m’aya (2014)
• Mami Mami (2015)
• Hkaya (2016)
• Holm (2018)