Gigi (Ejigayehu Shibabaw) Biography: Net Worth, Age, Husband, Height, Songs & Albums, Siblings, Children

Gigi (full name Ejigayehu Shibabaw; born October 21, 1974) is an Ethiopian singer-songwriter and international recording artist.

She is celebrated for fusing traditional Ethiopian musical elements with jazz, ambient and world-music influences, and has earned global recognition for her work.

Profile

• Full Name: Ejigayehu Shibabaw
• Stage Name: Gigi
• Born: October 21, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Chagni, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
• Nationality: Ethiopian
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter, recording artist
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (167 cm)
• Parents: Mr and Mrs Shibabaw
• Siblings: Tigist Shibabaw
• Spouse: Bill Laswel
• Children: Aman Laswell
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million – $2 million

Early Life And Education

Gigi was born on 21 October 1974 in Chagni, in the Amhara region of north-western Ethiopia, making her 51 years old today.

She belongs to Ethiopian ethnic heritage and practices the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian faith.

She was raised by her parents Mr and Mrs Shibabaw, alongside her younger sister Tigist Shibabaw, who was also a singer and passed away in 2008.

Raised in a coffee-farming family in rural Ethiopia, Gigi learned church and folk songs as a child from an Ethiopian Orthodox priest in her family home.

She later moved to Kenya and then the United States (San Francisco) to pursue her musical education and career.

Though there is no formal public record of a university degree, her musical training and life experience across continents provided her with a broad education in traditional and contemporary music.

Career

Gigi’s professional music career began in the 1990s when she performed traditional Ethiopian songs in Kenya and eventually gained international exposure.

Her self-titled 2001 album Gigi brought her widespread acclaim, produced in collaboration with prominent jazz musicians and her husband Bill Laswell.

She created a distinctive blend of Ethiopian vocals and heritage melodies with jazz, dub and ambient settings.

Over the years, she has released several albums including Illuminated Audio (2003), Zion Roots (with Abyssinia Infinite, 2003), Gold & Wax (2006) and Mesgana Ethiopia (2010).

Her work has appeared in film soundtracks and global collaborations, and she continues to perform, record and influence world music.

Her career spans more than two decades and bridges Ethiopian roots and global artistry, making her an ambassador of Ethiopian culture in the world music scene.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @gigi_shibabaw
• Facebook handle: Gigi Shibabaw

Personal Life

Ethiopian singer-songwriter and international recording artist Gigi is married to American producer/musician Bill Laswell.

She previously had no publicly recorded high-profile romantic relationships before her marriage.

The couple has a son together whose name is Aman Laswell.

Regarding her height, Gigi stands at 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is approximately 167 cm.

Discography

Selected Albums:

• Gigi (2001)
• Illuminated Audio (2003)
• Zion Roots – Abyssinia Infinite (2003)
• Gold & Wax (2006)
• Mesgana Ethiopia (2010)

Net Worth

Gigi’s estimated net worth is between $1 million – $2 million.

Her income sources include album sales, streaming royalties, live performances, international collaborations, soundtrack contributions, and her global brand as an Ethiopian music pioneer.

Her long-standing career and international recognition contribute to her professional and financial stability.