Nestor Alexander Haddaway ( born January 9 , 1965 ) , better known by his stage name Haddaway , is a Trinidadian -- born German singer best known for his 1993 hit single `` What Is Love '' .
Alexander Nestor Haddaway ( born January 9 , 1965 ) known as Haddaway is a Trinidadian-German singer . He is best known for his 1993 song `` What is Love '' .