Gims (formerly known as Maître Gims), singer, text writer and music producer, was born as Gandhi Djuna in 1986 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
When he was about two years old, he migrated to France with his family. They arrived as immigrants and lived for years without a regular legal status. Growing up in France as a migrant shaped his identity, music, and worldview.
Despite these challenges, Gims became one of the most successful artists in French-speaking music, often referencing themes of displacement, belonging, and resilience in his work. His story is frequently cited as an example of how migrant backgrounds have influenced contemporary French culture.
