Baloji | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Baloji_(2020).jpg) Baloji in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 12 September 1978 Lubumbashi, Zaïre (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
| Genres | Pop rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter, film director |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Discipline, Warner Music / EMI (with Starflam) |
| Website | baloji |
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".[1] His film Omen was selected as the Belgian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.[2]
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (26 May 2023). "Congolese Belgian Rapper-Turned-Filmmaker Baloji Looks for Good 'Omen' With Cannes Debut". Variety. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (14 September 2023). "Oscars: Belgium Picks 'Omen' as International Feature Submission". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 December 2023.