Gaël Faye French Rapper From Bujumbura
Gaël Faye · slam poet and writer · French
Biography
Gaël Faye is a French rapper born on 6 August 1982 in Bujumbura. He is a member of Milk Coffee and Sugar.
Career
Éphémère (2022) is the title listed under his name. The style on record is hip-hop. Record labels on file include Mercury Records.
Screen work on record is limited to Rwanda : Le silence des mots. He has 137K subscribers on YouTube, as counted in May 2025. Work listed as notable includes Small Country.
Recognition
His awards include the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens (2016) for Small Country. His other honours include the Prix du roman Fnac (2016) for Small Country and the Globe de Cristal catégorie meilleur roman ou essai (2017). In total, he has received 7 awards.
Groups and bands
- Milk Coffee and Sugar
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Éphémère | Album |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Prix Renaudot | Jacaranda | Won |
| 2024 | Prix Roman News | Jacaranda | Won |
| 2024 | Seligman Prize | Jacaranda | Won |
| 2018 | Victory of the group or artist revelation stage | Won | |
| 2017 | Globe de Cristal catégorie meilleur roman ou essai | Won | |
| 2016 | Prix du roman Fnac | Small Country | Won |
| 2016 | Prix Goncourt des Lycéens | Small Country | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda : Le silence des mots | Director | Film |
Gaël Faye on Social Media
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Gaël Faye?
Gaël Faye is 44 years old, born on 6 August 1982 in Bujumbura.
What is Gaël Faye known for?
Gaël Faye is known as a member of Milk Coffee and Sugar.
What is Gaël Faye’s nationality?
Gaël Faye is French, born in Bujumbura.
Has Gaël Faye won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Prix Renaudot (2024) for Jacaranda.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q16638763), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Coup d'Oreille · CC BY-SA 3.0
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