Oyibo Rebel, born Fares Boulos, is a Nigerian-American artist celebrated for fusing Afrobeats, hip-hop, and Yoruba rap. His path embodies an immigrant’s cultural bridge, forged through relocations between the US, Nigeria, and beyond.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Fares Boulos |
| Date of birth | January 2, 1991 |
| Place of birth | Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Partner | Alisa Boulus |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Singer, rapper, songwriter, actor, comedian, content creator |
| Labels | Independent |
| Net worth | $500K–$1M (estimated) |
Early Life
Fares Boulos arrived on January 2, 1991, in Houston, Texas, to Lebanese-French parents with African lineage, grandmother from Ivory Coast, mother from Burkina Faso.
At age five, his family relocated to Lagos for business ventures like SCOA Motors, plunging him into culture shock amid the city’s vibrancy. He attended the American International School of Lagos, bonding deeply with Fela Kuti’s music by haunting the New Afrika Shrine and mimicking performances at local events.
Education
Boulos delved into theater at 16, earning a Liberal Arts degree in Los Angeles with a performance focus; he penned and enacted Abami Eda and The Curse of The Black Gold, tackling roles like Fela Kuti despite skepticism over his appearance. He capped his studies with a master’s in acting in London, honing skills amid early acting gigs.
Career
Oyibo Rebel ignited his music journey in his teens, captivated by Fela Kuti and frequenting Femi Kuti shows, which sparked his Afrobeats ambitions. In 2012, post-Los Angeles, he debuted as Farastafarian with “One Day,” inspired by Tarkwa Bay Rastafarian vibes, before rebranding to Oyibo Rebel to defy immigrant stereotypes and affirm his Nigerian roots.
Returning permanently to Lagos in 2018-2019, he linked with producer T-Weezy, dropping shock-value hits like “Oju Mi Bloody” to evolve his sound toward a promised 16-track album; influences like Timaya sharpened his Yoruba-infused hip-hop. Acting intertwined early, he snagged uncredited roles in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and Netflix’s The Crown in London, plus Blood Vessel (2023), Lockdown (2021), and Turning Point (2012).
His Instagram traction, theatrical flair, and live Yoruba bars propelled a versatile rise as singer, rapper, actor, comedian, and content creator, storming Nigeria’s scene with raw energy.
Personal Life
Oyibo Rebel is married to Alisa Boulos; the couple officially tied the knot in Lagos, Nigeria, in April 2021. He shares a close bond with his brother, who supports family ventures, and his father, a key figure in their Lebanese-Nigerian business interests like SCOA Motors.
Details on children remain private as Boulos prioritizes family discretion amid his Lagos-rooted life.. Lagos defines his identity after 26+ years, blending Lebanese heritage with a self-proclaimed Nigerian core.
Net Worth
Estimates peg his net worth around $500,000 to $1 million, drawn from music streams, acting roles, content creation, and family business ties as a rising independent artist.
Discography
- “One Day” (2012, as Farastafarian)
- “Oju Mi Bloody”
- “Art Dance Love and Joy”
- Additional Afrobeats-hip-hop singles on platforms like Boomplay
Filmography
- Blood Vessel (2023)
- Lockdown (2021)
- Turning Point (2012)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (uncredited)
- The Crown (Netflix, non-speaking)
