Yama Buddha


Anil Adhikari was a Nepalese rapper better known by his stage name Yama Buddha. He was one of the most prominent rappers in Nepal. His songs Sathi, Aama, Aaudai chhu ma, Yo Prasanga, Antya Ko Suruwat etc. are popular hits. He was the creator and the presenter of the Popular Rap Battle show Raw Barz.

Personal life

Adhikari, son of a Nepali politician Ambika Prasad Adhikari, was born in Salakpur, Morang. 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 Edmark Academy.
Yama Buddha resided in North London, United Kingdom, with his wife. He was found dead in his bathroom on 14 January 2017.

Discography

Mixtapes

List of singles as lead artist
Yama Buddha was by far the most popular rapper in Nepal, especially among the youngsters. Unlike other Nepalese raps, his 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. Songs on relationships are 'Ama ', 'Didi ', 'Pagalpan'. Similarly, famous songs on other various narratives by Yama Buddha include 'Jutta ma', 'Audai chu ma', Aawaran. He also collaborated with international artists Iraj, Chingy and Neha Kakkar in 'Nachana'. He frequently performed live abroad in countries such as India, Australia, UK etc.

Death

Yama Buddha died on 14 January 2017 in London. The singer was found dead in his bathroom at around 6 AM. It was reported that the singer committed suicide in his residence in North London.