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Baloji (born 12 September 1978) is a Belgian rapper, singer and film director of Congolese origin. Known as MC Balo in the hip hop group Starflam, he continued as solo artist starting 2006. The name Baloji in Swahili translates to "man of science".
Jun 29, 2024 · Baloji blazes a trail as rapper, filmmaker and fashion icon. Already one of Belgium’s most successful musicians, Baloji is now a celebrated moviemaker, with his first feature winning a prize at Cannes and serving as Belgium’s official selection to be considered for an Oscar.
Dec 6, 2023 · Born in Congo and raised in Belgium, Baloji was known as a rapper, musician, fashion designer and poet before he made his feature film debut with “Omen.” The film begins as a man from Congo...
Apr 17, 2024 · Rapper-turned-director Baloji went from illegal immigrant to representing Belgium at the Oscars. But there’s much more to him than his own story, he insists.
Nov 2, 2020 · Rapper, artist, poet and film director, Baloji was born in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and raised in Belgium. After starting his first rap collective, Starflam, as a teenager, in 2008, Baloji released his debut solo project, Hotel Impala, an album conceived as a reply to a letter he received from his mother after a 25-year ...
Apr 27, 2019 · At 3 years old, Baloji's father took him to Belgium without telling his mother. After dropping out of school and leaving home at 14, Baloji discovered hip-hop.
Jul 1, 2023 · The Belgian-Congolese rapper makes his feature film debut with this magical-realist drama about four people navigating accusations of witchcraft and sorcery.
