Xavier Naidoo Biography: Net Worth, Facebook, Songs & Albums, Siblings, Parents, Height

Xavier Kurt Naidoo, professionally known as Xavier Naidoo, is a German singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician.

He is recognized for his soulful voice and gospel-influenced lyrics that explore faith, love, and social issues.

Over more than three decades, Naidoo has built a loyal fan base with chart-topping albums, diverse collaborations, and as a founding member of the band Söhne Mannheims.

Profile

• Full Name: Xavier Kurt Naidoo
• Stage Name: Xavier Naidoo
• Born: 2, October 1971
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Mannheim, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Musician
• Height: 1.76m
• Parents: Rausammy Naidoo and Eugene Naidoo
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $13.1 million

Early Life and Education

Xavier Kurt Naidoo was born on October 2, 1971, in Mannheim, Germany.

He grew up in a multicultural family with his father, Rausammy Naidoo, of South African Indian and German descent, and his mother, Eugene Naidoo, of South African and Irish heritage.

Information about his siblings is largely private. From a young age, he sang in school and gospel choirs, developing his soulful style.

He left school to train as a cook and worked in food and music before pursuing music full-time.

His background combines South African, Indian, German, and Irish roots, and his Christian faith strongly shapes his songwriting.

Career

Xavier Kurt Naidoo began his career in the early 1990s, initially working in the food industry while developing his singing through local gospel choirs and backing vocals for German hip-hop artists like Rödelheim Hartreim Projekt and Sabrina Setlur.

After moving to the United States, he released his English-language debut album Seeing Is Believing in 1994 under the name Kobra, which included soul covers that, though unnoticed commercially, helped refine his skills.

Returning to Germany, he released Nicht von dieser Welt in 1998, produced by Moses Pelham.

The album achieved critical and commercial success, reaching number one, selling over a million copies, and earning an ECHO Award and MTV Europe Music Award. Songs like “Sie sieht mich nicht” showcased his blend of vulnerable R&B influenced by German pop and soul.

Throughout the 2000s, Naidoo expanded his career with several successful releases and collaborations.

In 2002, he launched the double album Zwischenspiel – Alles für den Herrn on his own label Naidoo Records, which topped the charts and went double platinum, featuring singles like “Wo willst du hin?” and “Abschied nehmen.”

He continued building success with the band Söhne Mannheims, which he co-founded, and his solo album Telegramm für X in 2005, including the hit “Dieser Weg.”

His collaborations during this period, including a number-one duet with Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and participation in the anti-racism project Brothers Keepers, strengthened his profile as a versatile artist committed to both music and social issues.

Naidoo’s influence remains strong through ongoing projects reflecting his spiritual and social concerns.

His 2013 collaboration with rapper Kool Savas as Xavas resulted in the chart-topping Gespaltene Persönlichkeit, blending hip-hop and soul.

Subsequent albums like Bei meiner Seele (2013) and Nicht von dieser Welt 2 (2016) continued his introspective style.

Alongside his music career, he has contributed as a coach on The Voice of Germany and as host of Sing meinen Song, mentoring new artists.

Through his labels Beats Around the Bush and Naidoo Records, he also supports emerging talent. His work remains a significant influence on German R&B, inspiring many to address personal and social challenges through music.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @xaviernaidoo
• Facebook Handle: Xavier Naidoo

Personal Life

Xavier Kurt Naidoo married in 2012 but keeps his wife’s identity private; she is of Ukrainian descent.

This became notable when he referenced family ties to the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war as a reason to reevaluate past statements in a public apology.

He has no known children and stays private about relationships, with only a past connection to Stefanie Johst mentioned in older profiles.

Beyond music, Naidoo focuses on his Christian faith, which influences his gospel-inspired lyrics, and is committed to social causes like anti-racism through Brothers Keepers.

Discography

• Seeing Is Believing (1994)
• Nicht von dieser Welt (1998)
• Zwischenspiel – Alles für den Herrn (2002)
•   Telegramm für X (2005)
• Alles kann besser werden (2009)
• Bei meiner Seele (2013)
• Gespaltene Persönlichkeit (with Kool Savas) (2012)
• Nicht von dieser Welt 2 (2016)

Net Worth

Xavier Kurt Naidoo boasts an estimated net worth of $13.1 million, accrued mainly through robust album sales exceeding millions worldwide, lucrative collaborations like his chart-dominating track with RZA, and revenue from Söhne Mannheims tours and recordings.