Rashidi Alema Anzor (born 4 April 2001) is a Congolese film and theatre actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in Baby Boy of the House, Ima, and Tozoom. He also made a brief guest appearance in the 2022 survival thriller

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Early life

Rashidi Alema Anzor was born on 4 April 2001 in

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. He is the eldest of four children, with three younger sisters. During his childhood, his family moved to

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, where he spent part of his early years. After the divorce of his parents, he relocated with his mother and sisters to

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, where he spent much of his adolescence.

Career

In early 2025, Alem postponed the release of his debut album following a major data loss and a desire to refocus his creative direction. The announcement was covered by several international outlets, including

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described Alem’s career as a cross-cultural trajectory between Goma and Casablanca, suggesting it challenges conventional boundaries of African Afrobeats. According to the ''Daily Herald'', his work has attracted attention from musical groups in the United States.

Filmography

References

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