Ki Daophet Niuhuang


Ki Daophet Niuhuang was a Laotian Luk thung singer.

Early life and start on stage

He was born on 1 July 1972 in Na Wang Village, Sebangphay District, Khammouane Province. He has three siblings. He started performing in 1994 when his siblings founded Luk thung band Num Kosin and became popular in Laos. In 1997, he started as a solo singer.

Popularity and ''Jee Hoy''

He became known in 2001 through his studio album Nam Ta Kway, that includes a number of popular songs, such as Nam Ta Kway, Muei Tha and Jee Hoy, which was covered by Pee Saderd, Thai Mor lam, Rock singer, and was very popular.

Death

Ki Daophet Niuhuang died on 24 April 2020 due to kidney failure, at age 47.