Dr. Olugander alias Phada Gander, is a Gambian dazzling home-grown performing and recording, philanthropic world-sought-after Reggae Dancehall artist based in Finland. He started his musical career at a tender age through the inspiration of his late grandfather “Oupa Kambai Joku” who was a great cultural musician in his hay-days. Dr. Olugander formed a trio called CAP-SYL-MAD VIBES in 1997. In 1998, the group later changed its name to Promised Land Crew and recorded their first debut album entitled 'Too Late'.
In 2001, his colleague decided to quit music for the Islamic brotherhood "Markas" this gave birth to his solo career. 
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 
He attended St. Charles Lwanga Mission Primary School in Faji Kunda and later proceeded to St. Peter's Catholic High School in Lamin. Being someone who likes to explore, he moved on to St. Augustine's High School, an all boys high school in the Capital city of the Gambia, where his musical career became heightened.
CHARITY WORKS
Known for his philanthropic gestures, he was the first musician of his generation in the country to establish and register a charity foundation, Gander's Production Foundation (GPF) embarking on giving back projects throughout the country in support of the poor through his musical performances. GPF with the Motto “Each One-Support One” donated cooking items and food stuff to the disaster flood victims of the Gambia at the office of the Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia in December 2010. He also contributed to the rehabilitation of school toilets in Wassu Upper Basic Cycle. As an ambassador of The Gambia Organization of the Visually Impaired (GOVI), he made a cash donation to the blind school of The Gambia in January 2013. He was also honored by supporting a Kenyan charity to donate to Kandaria Dispensary in Kisumu, Kenya in August 2015.
AWARDS
In 2008 he won the best reggae song in the Gambia. In 2009 he was given an honorary award & invitation to USA by (AGERA). Dr. Olugander is undisputedly the Gambia's best international reggae ambassador & export, who has been jetting in and out of aeroplanes from Africa, Europe, Asia, Scandinavia, USA over the years.
ALBUMS
Group Album with “Promised Land” entitled-“Too Late”- 1998.
Solo career Albums
Pumak Aids- Advocate against Aids – 2004.
Little Gambia- 25th. April 2007.
Stronger Dan Before- 24th December 2008.
Friends on Journey- January, 2018.
He shared stages and collaborated with big names like Luciano, Youssou Ndour, Glen Washinton, Yellowman, Sizzla, Beres Hammond, Capleton, Macka B, among many others.
His latest album entitled ‘Friends On Journey’ is a masterpiece in the world music industry. It’s a 14 track CD album that features big acts like Macka B, Mikey General, Siddy Ranks, Turbulence to name a few.

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