Gaël Faye

Rapper

Birthday August 6, 1982

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Bujumbura, Burundi

Age 41 years old

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About

Rwandan-French rapper and writer known for his hits like "Balade brésilienne" and "Tôt le matin". His music has earned him over 1.1 million listeners on Spotify. He is also the author of the novel "Small Country", which tells a story inspired by his childhood in Burundi. His song "Chalouper" has garnered over 16 million streams on Spotify. 

Before Fame

He emigrated from Burundi to France at the age of 13, escaping the Burundian civil war. 

Trivia

His novel "Small Country", in French: "Petit Pays", won five literary awards and was adapted into a film in 2020. His music on YouTube has garnered more than 69 million total views. 

Family Life

He and his wife have two daughters. 

Associated With

In July 2022, he posted a photo of himself alongside Orelsan to Instagram.