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 Yama Buddha in 2013 | |
| Born | Anil Adhikari 30 May 1987 |
| Died | 14 January 2017 (aged 29) |
| Cause of death | Suicide by hanging |
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| Years active | 2002–2017 |
| Spouse | Asmita Sedhai Adhikari (m.2013) |
| Parent(s) | Ambika Prasad Adhikari Urmila Adhikari |
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| Origin | Ghattekulo-32, Kathmandu, Nepal |
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Anil Adhikari (Nepali: अनिल अधिकारी; 30 May 1987 – 14 January 2017) better known by his stage name Yama Buddha (Nepali: यमबुद्ध) was a Nepalese rapper based in London, United Kingdom.[1][2][3] He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of Nepalese hip-hop & often referred as "King of Nephop".[4][5][6] His songs Sathi, Aama, Aaudai chhu ma, Yo Prasanga, Antya Ko Suruwat, etc. are popular hits.[7] He was the creator and the presenter of the popular Rap Battle show Raw Barz.[8][9]
Yama Buddha was born on 30 May 1987 in Salakpur, Morang, Nepal to politician Ambika Prasad Adhikari and Urmila Adhikari as Anil Adhikari.[10] He lived in Salakpur, Morang for some years and moved to Kathmandu with his parents. He went back to stay with his grandparents in Salakpur for about 2 years and studied grades 4 and 5 at Pathibhara Boarding school in Itahari. He went back to Kathmandu to study in grade 6 at The Excelsior School Swoyambhu. He completed his SLC from The Excelsior School and his +2 from Ed Mark Academy.
Yama Buddha moved to the UK in 2009.[11] He later married his long time Nepalese-British girlfriend Asmita Sedhai in 2013 and moved back to North London with her. He was found dead in his bathroom on 14 January 2017.[3]
| Yama Buddha discography | |
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| Studio albums | 2 |
| Singles | 13 |
| Soundtrack albums | 2 |
| Mixtapes | 2 |
| Featuring artist | 17 |
| Cyphers | 2 |
List of singles as lead artist
Yama Buddha died on 14 January 2017 in London.[12][13] The singer was found dead in his bathroom at around 6 AM. It was reported that the singer committed suicide at his residence in North London.[14][15]
Unlike other Nepalese raps, Yama Buddha's songs are based on eclectic affairs. 'Saathi', 'Footpath Mero Ghar' and 'Yo Prasanga' depicts the real problems faced by Nepalese society such as poverty, drug addiction, sex trafficking and homelessness.[16] Songs on relationships are 'Ama (Mother)', 'Didi (Sister)', 'Pagalpan (Madness)'. Similarly, famous songs on other various narratives by Yama Buddha include 'Jutta ma', 'Audai chu ma' (for the movie Talak Jung Tulke), Aawaran (co Priyanka Karki). He also collaborated with artists Iraj, Chingy and Neha Kakkar in 'Nachana'. He frequently performed live abroad (among Nepali diaspora) in countries such as India, Australia, UK etc.[17]
