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'''Fares Boulos''', known professionally as '''Oyibo Rebel''', is an American musician and actor based in [[Lagos]], Nigeria. He has released music blending [[Afrobeats]] and rap with [[Yoruba music|Yoruba]] influences. |
'''Fares Boulos''', known professionally as '''Oyibo Rebel''', is an American musician and actor based in [[Lagos]], Nigeria. He has released music blending [[Afrobeats]] and rap with [[Yoruba music|Yoruba]] influences. He is the brother of [[Michael Boulos]]. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Fares Boulos was born in [[Houston]], Texas. His Lebanese father, [[Massad Boulos]], is a business executive active in Nigeria, while his French mother, Sarah Boulos, founded the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN) |
Fares Boulos was born in [[Houston]], Texas. His Lebanese father, [[Massad Boulos]], is a business executive active in Nigeria, while his French mother, Sarah Boulos, founded the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Alake |first=Motolani |date=10 March 2020 |title=Meet Oyibo Rebel, the Lagos-bred Lebanese rapper dishing out Yoruba bars [Interview] |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/oyibo-rebel-speaks-about-being-nigerian-obsession-with-fela-getting-inspired-by-2024081621343627982 |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Portee |first=Allyson |date=2020-11-11 |title=Oyibo Rebel is The Lebanese Afrobeats Artist With A Foot In Two Continents |url=https://www.gqmiddleeast.com/culture/oyibo-rebel-lebanese-afrobeats-interview-2020 |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=GQ Middle East |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Okanlawon |first=Ajani |date=2021-01-24 |title=Meet Oyibo Rebel, Trump’s daughter’s future brother-in-law |url=https://www.qed.ng/meet-oyibo-rebel-trumps-daughters-future-brother-in-law/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=QED.NG |language=en-US}}</ref> At the age of five, Boulos moved with his family to [[Lagos]], Nigeria, where he attended the [[American International School of Lagos]] alongside his siblings.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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Boulos described moving to Lagos as a [[culture shock]]. He learned [[Nigerian Pidgin]] and [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]] and engaged with local customs during his formative years.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-25 |title=Oyibo Rebel: Naija babes have a place in my heart |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/oyibo-rebel-naija-babes-have-a-place-in-my-heart/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref> He later pursued higher education in [[Los Angeles]], California, where he studied [[Liberal arts education|liberal arts]] with a concentration in theatre. Following this, he moved to [[London]] to complete a master’s degree, focusing on acting and |
Boulos described moving to Lagos as a [[culture shock]]. He learned [[Nigerian Pidgin]] and [[Yoruba language|Yoruba]] and engaged with local customs during his formative years.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-25 |title=Oyibo Rebel: Naija babes have a place in my heart |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/oyibo-rebel-naija-babes-have-a-place-in-my-heart/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref> He later pursued higher education in [[Los Angeles]], California, where he studied [[Liberal arts education|liberal arts]] with a concentration in theatre. Following this, he moved to [[London]] to complete a master’s degree, focusing on acting and performance.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Boulos began exploring music during his teenage years, inspired by Nigerian musician [[Fela Kuti]]. In Lagos, he attended events at the [[New Afrika Shrine]] and performed Fela’s songs during informal |
Boulos began exploring music during his teenage years, inspired by Nigerian musician [[Fela Kuti]]. In Lagos, he attended events at the [[New Afrika Shrine]] and performed Fela’s songs during informal gatherings.<ref name=":0" /> During his time in Los Angeles, he wrote and performed a play titled ''Abami Eda and The Curse of The Black Gold'', in which he portrayed multiple characters, including Fela Kuti.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In London, Boulos participated in acting projects, including |
In London, Boulos participated in acting projects, including an uncredited role in ''[[Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald]]''<ref name=":1" /> and a brief non-speaking role in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[The Crown (TV series)|The Crown]]''.<ref name=":2" /> |
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In 2012, Boulos returned to Nigeria and released a single titled "One Day" under the stage name Farastafarian.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> This name, derived from his interactions with [[Rastafari |
In 2012, Boulos returned to Nigeria and released a single titled "One Day" under the stage name Farastafarian.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> This name, derived from his interactions with [[Rastafari]]an communities at [[Tarkwa Bay Beach|Tarkwa Bay]] in Lagos, was later changed to [[Oyinbo|Oyibo]] Rebel. The new [[stage name]] reflected his intention to challenge stereotypes about immigrants in Nigeria and highlight his connection to the culture.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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Under the name Oyibo Rebel, Boulos released the single "Oju Mi Bloody," featuring [[Mz Kiss]] and [[Chinko Ekun]]. His music combines elements of [[Afrobeats]], rap, and [[Yoruba music|Yoruba]] influences. He worked with Nigerian producers T-Weezy and [[Killertunes]] to create tracks that incorporate both Nigerian and global musical |
Under the name Oyibo Rebel, Boulos released the single "Oju Mi Bloody," featuring [[Mz Kiss]] and [[Chinko Ekun]]. His music combines elements of [[Afrobeats]], rap, and [[Yoruba music|Yoruba]] influences. He worked with Nigerian producers T-Weezy and [[Killertunes]] to create tracks that incorporate both Nigerian and global musical styles.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Boulos considers Nigeria his home.<ref name=":2" /> He is married to Alisa Boulos.<ref name=":3" /> His brother Michael Boulos is a business executive married to American socialite [[Tiffany Trump]] |
Boulos considers Nigeria his home.<ref name=":2" /> He is married to Alisa Boulos.<ref name=":3" /> His brother [[Michael Boulos]] is a business executive married to American socialite [[Tiffany Trump]].<ref name=":2" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 06:37, 26 December 2024
Oyibo Rebel | |
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| Birth name | Fares Boulos |
| Also known as | Farastafarian |
| Born | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Fares Boulos, known professionally as Oyibo Rebel, is an American musician and actor based in Lagos, Nigeria. He has released music blending Afrobeats and rap with Yoruba influences. He is the brother of Michael Boulos.
Early life
[edit]Fares Boulos was born in Houston, Texas. His Lebanese father, Massad Boulos, is a business executive active in Nigeria, while his French mother, Sarah Boulos, founded the Society for the Performing Arts in Nigeria (SPAN).[1][2][3] At the age of five, Boulos moved with his family to Lagos, Nigeria, where he attended the American International School of Lagos alongside his siblings.[1][3]
Boulos described moving to Lagos as a culture shock. He learned Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba and engaged with local customs during his formative years.[1][4] He later pursued higher education in Los Angeles, California, where he studied liberal arts with a concentration in theatre. Following this, he moved to London to complete a master’s degree, focusing on acting and performance.[1][3]
Career
[edit]Boulos began exploring music during his teenage years, inspired by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. In Lagos, he attended events at the New Afrika Shrine and performed Fela’s songs during informal gatherings.[1] During his time in Los Angeles, he wrote and performed a play titled Abami Eda and The Curse of The Black Gold, in which he portrayed multiple characters, including Fela Kuti.[1]
In London, Boulos participated in acting projects, including an uncredited role in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald[2] and a brief non-speaking role in the Netflix series The Crown.[3]
In 2012, Boulos returned to Nigeria and released a single titled "One Day" under the stage name Farastafarian.[1][4] This name, derived from his interactions with Rastafarian communities at Tarkwa Bay in Lagos, was later changed to Oyibo Rebel. The new stage name reflected his intention to challenge stereotypes about immigrants in Nigeria and highlight his connection to the culture.[1][3]
Under the name Oyibo Rebel, Boulos released the single "Oju Mi Bloody," featuring Mz Kiss and Chinko Ekun. His music combines elements of Afrobeats, rap, and Yoruba influences. He worked with Nigerian producers T-Weezy and Killertunes to create tracks that incorporate both Nigerian and global musical styles.[1][3]
Personal life
[edit]Boulos considers Nigeria his home.[3] He is married to Alisa Boulos.[4] His brother Michael Boulos is a business executive married to American socialite Tiffany Trump.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i Alake, Motolani (10 March 2020). "Meet Oyibo Rebel, the Lagos-bred Lebanese rapper dishing out Yoruba bars [Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b Portee, Allyson (2020-11-11). "Oyibo Rebel is The Lebanese Afrobeats Artist With A Foot In Two Continents". GQ Middle East. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Okanlawon, Ajani (2021-01-24). "Meet Oyibo Rebel, Trump's daughter's future brother-in-law". QED.NG. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ a b c "Oyibo Rebel: Naija babes have a place in my heart". The Nation Newspaper. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2024-12-01.