Iba One
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22 March 1989
- Rapper
- Singer
- Songwriter
- Record producer
Iba One | |
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| Born | Ibrahim Mahamadou Fily Sissoko 22 March 1989 Bamako, Mali |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Label | Team Gladia Productions |
Ibrahim Mahamadou Fily Sissoko (born on March 22, 1989), better known by his stage name Iba One, is a Malian rapper, songwriter and record producer. Recognized as one of West Africa's most prominent hip-hop artists, he is known for his versatile style encompassing hip-hop, Afropop, and conscious rap.
Iba holds the Guinness World Record for the most wins at a single All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ceremony, having won five awards on 21 November 2021.[1] This historic achievement included the Continental awards for Album of the Year (Mon Empire), Songwriter of the Year, Best African Pop, and Best Inspirational Music – Male Artist, in addition to the Regional award for Best Male Artist – West Africa.[2] He also earned the title of "Best Artist of West Africa" at the 2021 PRIMUD (Prix International de la Musique Urbaine et du Coupé Décalé).[3]
His critically acclaimed double album, Mon Empire (2020), which draws inspiration from the historic Mali Empire, earned him several major awards and made him among the leading voices in African music. Beyond his musical career, Iba is also a noted philanthropist, focusing on supporting orphans and underserved communities.[4] He founded the multiservice company and record label Team Gladia, aiming to nurture the next generation of Malian artists.[5][6]
Career
He rose to fame in rap in 2010, a year in which he received several awards. In 2013, he won best "Dirty Freestyle" in Côte d'Ivoire.[8]
In 2016, at the Tamani d'Or International Music Festival, Iba One received the title of Best Rapper of the Year and was named Rap Revelation of the Year at the African Moove Awards.[9]
In 2021, he won five trophies at the All Africa Music Awards in Nigeria in the following categories: Best Male Artist in Western Africa, Album of the Year, Best African Pop Duo or Group, Best Male African Artist in Inspirational Music, and Songwriter of the Year.[2]
Philanthropy
Iba is also a philanthropist.[10] He primarily helps orphans and the most disadvantaged. He has donated food to children of soldiers who died for the country and to several orphanages.[4] At the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, he distributed masks and sanitizer to talibés (Qur'anic students) on the streets and in markets.[4]
Personal life
Iba is married and has one son. On September 30, 2021, Iba lost his mother, Oumou Dily Camara, whom he often mentioned in his songs. She was buried in Médina Coura.[11]