Born in Western Africa to a Ghanaian mother
and a Sierra Leonean father, Gibril made a dramatic entrance into the
world, at a time of great unrest in Ghana. As if to foreshadow his
life’s story, in his earliest years, Gibril survived nearly fatal birth
complications, and the outbreak of two civil wars in Togo and Nigeria,
causing his family to move to Ghana. Often fending for himself at home
and on the streets of Africa, Gibril relied on the positive influences
of his parents for spiritual and emotional guidance.
At the tender age of twelve, Gibril fell in
love with hip-hop and by junior high was writing his own lyrics. Gibril
first made a name for himself as an accomplished rapper and dancer on
the boarding school circuit in Western Africa. Fluent in seven
languages, Gibril’s eclectic fusion of hip-hop, rap, and reggae with
English and French vocals has earned him accolades with fans and peers
alike. By weaving the story of his life’s journey and experiences into
hypnotic lyrics on powerful beats, Gibril spreads his message of African
awareness and the need for African solidarity.
“Music is one of the pieces of my puzzle,”
says Gibril. “Not only is it my passion but also a very useful tool in
my ultimate goal to play a part in the movement to unite the African
continent. I know the day will come when we as Africans all over the
globe shall stand as one people, join hands, and fly one flag, and till
then I will use my talent to push us all towards that day.”
In 2001, Gibril moved to the United States
to pursue his dream of transforming his love for music into a full-time
career. He traveled the country from Ohio to Illinois to Mississippi
before settling in Jersey City, just steps from NYC, the music capital
of the world. Throughout his travels, one message has remained forefront
“never give up, never forget where you come from.”
Connect:
Twitter: http://twitter.com/gibrildaafrican / @gibrildaafrican
Website: http://www.gibrildaafrican.com/
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