★ HOW OLD IS GAUZ?
Gauz is 55 years old, born January 1, 1971 in CI · Capricorn.
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About
GauZ explores immigration, colonization, and identity through satirical novels and screenwriting. Born Armand Patrick Gbaka-Brédé in Abidjan in 1971, he won the Grand prix littéraire d'Afrique noire in 2018 and was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2023. His screenwriting includes the Ivorian series Ici C Babi — C'est doux mais c'est risqué and Niabla, in which he also acted. Capricorn energy: methodical, critical vision.
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Biography
GauZ—the pen name of Armand Patrick Gbaka-Brédé—is an Ivorian novelist, screenwriter, publisher, and actor. Born in Abidjan on March 22, 1971, he has built a career examining themes of immigration, colonization, labor, and identity through often satirical and critical prose. His literary reputation solidified with the Grand prix littéraire d'Afrique noire in 2018, followed by a 2023 International Booker Prize shortlist. On screen, he wrote and starred in the Ivorian television series Ici C Babi — C'est doux mais c'est risqué (2022) and Niabla (2023), expanding his voice across media. Beyond his own work, GauZ founded Éditions Srèlè, a publishing house based in the Ivory Coast, positioning himself as both creator and cultural infrastructure builder. As a screenwriter, he shapes narrative across visual and literary forms. His Capricorn nature aligns with his meticulous, critical approach to storytelling. He resides in Grand-Bassam.
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Trivia
- GauZ's real name is Armand Patrick Gbaka-Brédé; he adopted the pen name GauZ professionally.
- He is the founder and operator of Éditions Srèlè, an independent Ivorian publishing house.
- In addition to screenwriting and novels, he has worked as an actor in his own television projects Ici C Babi and Niabla.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Diplomat
Cooperative and intuitive. Gauz read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
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- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Gauz?
- Gauz is 55 years old (born January 1, 1971).
- When is Gauz's birthday?
- Gauz was born on January 1, 1971.
- What is Gauz's zodiac sign?
- Gauz is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1971.
- What is Gauz's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gauz was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Gauz from?
- Gauz is from CI.
- What does Gauz do?
- Gauz is a writer.
- Is Gauz still alive?
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