Fred Buljo


Fred-René Øvergård Buljo, better known as simply Fred Buljo, is a Sámi rapper from Norway. He is a member of the Sámi rap group Duolva Duottar, established in 2007. In 2008 the group made a breakthrough when they participated in Norske Talenter and reached the final.

Musical career

Since then, he has toured in the Nordic countries and Russia, and has worked both as a songwriter and as a performer. In 2019 he participated in the Melodi Grand Prix as part of the group KEiiNO and won with the song "Spirit in the Sky".

Political career

Buljo has also served as representative on the Sámi Parliament of Norway for the party Árja, first as a deputy from 2013 to 2016, and as an MP and parliamentary leader in the period 2016–2017.

Awards

In December 2019, Buljo beat Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen with 46.3% of the votes over her 32.87% to win Ávvir's Saami of the Year Award.

Discography

As part of Duolva Duottar

Albums

Singles