Gigi Lamayne

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Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney, also known as simply Gigi Lamayne (born July 7, 1994), is a South African rapper, songwriter, poet and a poemwriter.

South African female Hip Hop Artist. Real name, Genesis Gabriella Tina Manney, born on July 7 1994 to parents, Colin and Sarah Manney, attended school at Dominican Convent School in Johannesburg (2001-2012). Started writing poetry at the age of 11 and narrowed her path into rap at the age of 16. With the assistance of names such as Scratchbeats records, she managed to release her first mixtape titled, El Principio-16. Mentorship from names such as Munya "Lym C" Chanetsa, Mitchan "Pinkaso" Adams, and Clint Allin.

Her inspiration is said to have been taken from Jean Grae, Bob Marley, Brenda Fassie and Tupac Shakur. Gigi LaMayne was the first teenage female rapper in South Africa to be signed to a prominent label at the age of 16. Her background is believed to have moulded her into the lyricist so many identify with.