Toby Anbakè
Musical artist
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Owen Martinez Fava (born November 3, 1990), known professionally as Toby Anbakè, is a Haitian rapper and singer.[1][2][3]
Biography
Early life and education
Owen Martinez Fava was born on November 3, 1990, in Port-au-Prince at the Asile Français hospital. His mother Elizabeth Louis and his father Jean-Sylvestre Fava are both Christians born in Haiti. Toby sang in an evangelical church and in the children's choir at Bethany Adventist Church in Cap-Haïtien. His music was instilled in him by his aunt, a choir singer. His grandfather, Toby, was a troubadour guitarist. His rap closely reflects his grandfather's musical journey. Early on, at Le Phare Middle School, he discovered his talent as a poet. He then established himself as a street lyric poet, juggling verses that he sang day and night on the cobblestones of Cité Chauvel in Cap-Haïtien.[1][3][4][5]
Career
Toby Anbakè made his public singing debut at the age of fourteen, while in his ninth year at Collège Pratique du Nord. This marked the beginning of his musical career.[1][5][6]
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
- Sa Blan Di (2016)
- Sa Plis Ke Love (2017)[13][14]
- Dralp (De Retour Apres La Pause) (2020)
- Anemi (2020)
- Strong Girl (2020)
- My Everything (2021)
- Panne Gaz (2021)[15]
- M Anvi Wel (2021)
- In Love (2021)[16]
- Ou Dwe Kwem (2022)
- M' Tris (2022)[17]
- Happy Birthday (2022)[18]
- Je L'aime a Mourir (2023)[19]
- Map Fou Pou Li (2023)
- M Antrave (2022)
- Sans Regret (2023)
- Stand By (2024)[20]
