Part of the Jamaica Worldwide artist series: reggae in Norway.
Who He Is
Admiral P, born Philip Boardman in Lusaka, Zambia in 1982, moved to Oslo at 13. His father died soon after, and his mother’s reggae records helped him through hard early years in a new country. In 1999 he formed the sound system Jah Ark Manifest with Nico D and Selecta Daniel Lion, opening Oslo shows for acts like The Wailers and Steel Pulse.
The Rise
His 2011 breakthrough “Snakke litt” proved that reggae sung in Norwegian could top the charts. “Kallenavn” followed, and “Engel” with Nico D won the Spellemann award for Hit of the Year, the first reggae song ever to win that category. He remains one of Norway’s biggest reggae names and headlined Vervenfestivalen in Sandefjord in June 2026.
Start Here
“Snakke litt”, “Engel” (with Nico D), “Kallenavn”, “Livet er så sweet”.
Why He Matters
Admiral P built a bridge from Jamaica’s music to everyday Norway, singing in Norwegian with an African accent over reggae riddims. For Jamaicans in Norway, he is living proof of how far the music travels. Also worth hearing: his partner Nico D, whose “Ruff Times” with Jah Mason went to number one on the reggae chart in Jamaica itself.
Upcoming Concerts
No concerts are announced right now. Follow Admiral P on Songkick to hear when new dates are added.
Dates as announced on 7 November 2026. Always check with the venue or ticket seller before you travel.
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