Album Notes

Born to a Ghanian mother and a Sierra Leonean father, Gibril was raised to embrace his multi-country heritage. As if to fore-shadow the rest of his life's story, Gibril da African made a very dramatic entry into this world. At birth he was diagnosed with neonatal jaundice and requird a total exchange transfusion to survive. Despite this rocky start, Gibril soon began to flourish and started rhyming in Lagos, Nigeria where he spent the first eight years of his life. . It was within this idyllic family life and protective cocoon that Gibril begun to unfurl and test his creative wings. Unfortunately life in Togo was abruptly cut short when a civil war broke out in Lome, the capital city. A stray bullet ricocheting off his bedroom window sent his family packing him and his siblings off to boarding schools in Ghana. Undeterred and with more fodder for his lyrical stories, Gibril soon made a name for himself on the boarding school circuit ( he attended Achimota and Adisadel college) as an accomplished rapper and dancer. Fluent in English, French, Pijjin, Patois, Ga, Yoruba, and Twi, he started rhyming and performing in high school competitions and at local shows. His engaging personality and eclectic fusion of a myriad of styles and languages earned him accolades with his fans and peers alike.

In 2001, after graduating from secondary school Gibril moved to the US to study Economics in University, hoping at the same time to transform his love for music making into a full-time career. With pure electric energy, charisma, knowledge, and skills Gibril brings strong vibes as he spreads his message of African awareness and the need for African solidarity. By weaving the story of his life's journey and experiences into hypnotic lyrics on powerful beats Gibril is able to connect with and "edutain" his audience simultaneously.
Gibril "the Foreign exchange hussla" is a multitalented and diverse artist with a multinational fan base. This fan base that spans the globe are eagerly awaiting his debut album "The Foreign Exchange hustla" which is set for a Fall release. Music is one of the pieces of my puzzle he says.... 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 continue to use my talent to push us all towards that day.
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