Austine Charles Uyammadu, born in the 1990s, is widely recognized as Austino Milado. He is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor, and master of ceremonies (MC). He gained prominence for the hit Super Eagles gyration song "Super Eagles Carry Go," also known as "Walele," which celebrates the Nigerian national football team’s achievements, particularly at the 1994 World Cup in the U.S. He is also renowned for his dynamic live performances of gyration music.
Austino Milado
Milado completed his primary and secondary education, though details about his tertiary education remain unknown. He was born in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, and hails from Akili-Ozizor in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. As the first surviving male child in his family, he grew up in a humble Christian household.
Milado is well-known for drawing large crowds at the annual Calabar Music Festival and is considered a pioneer of gyration music in Nigeria. This genre is characterized by its melodious blend of local traditional drums and vocal choruses. He has headlined major events such as The Tom-Tom 40th Anniversary at Teslim Balogun Stadium and The Coliseum Nite Shift Anniversary Celebration in Lagos.
Following the success of his hit song "Super Eagles Carry Go," which brought him into the limelight, Milado also gained recognition for his campaign songs in 2003 for Rivers State Governor Dr. Peter Odili and Abia State Governor Chief Orji Uzoh Kalu. His performances at major campaign rallies in Rivers and Abia States further boosted his profile.
Known for his captivating stage presence, Milado is often referred to as “The Gyration Master” by his fans, though he prefers the title “Mr. Versatile.” After a hiatus from music, he has recently rebranded as an R&B artist, with his latest single, "Sweet," released in 2021.