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GABBY FRANCIS UKO, who went by many stage names in the past, Francyville, Fame, Gameboi, Gb Famouz now better known as FRANCIS BRIO is a Hip Hop artist & producer born in DAKAR, originally from Nigeria. He started writing, recording and performing at 17, Lived in Cotonou his high school years, and Moved back to Lagos to face his music career professionally.
In 2002 he featured in Gabon's allstar song against H.I.V Aids, performed alongside Angelique Kidjo / Awilo / Extra Musica / Nel Olivier and many more on a Pan-African Concert by Unicef.
In 2004 - ''BMA'' [Black Music Awards] - Best Rap Icon Nominee
In 2007 he toured round Africa with Nel Olivier and his band. Francis Brio has collaborated with lots of artistes, produced songs for lots of artites from France, Senegal Gabon, Congo, Togo, Benin, Ghana & Nigeria. Nix, La Fouine, Naked Ladies, K-os, Frere De Sang, Ardies, Free Windz, Solid Star, Skaliey Mental, Benny P, Da Grin, Durela and many more.
In 2011 - "NMVA" [Nigerian Music Video Awards] - Best Promising Art Nominee
In 2015 - "G.A" [Gbedu Awards] Best Afro Pop Artiste & Best Music Producer Of The Year.
His quotes: I am music brand who has gone deep in sounds and cultures, i had sex with nature and my mind got exposure. Making beats is my passion, hearing the juicy tones keeps me so alive and putting them together makes me feel like a creator.