Cralorboi CIC
{{short description|Liberian singer}}
{{BLP sources|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Cralorboi CIC
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Maurice Tosh Gayflor
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|07|23}}
| birth_place = Montserrado County, Liberia
| genre = HipCo, KoloPop
| occupation = Artist, Actor, Songwriter and Businessman
| years_active = {{nowrap|2013–present}}
| label = Cralor Boi Empire Epiq Entertainment Global{{cite web|url=https://tunesliberia.com/sog-records-feat-cic-x-jaredo-ldrez-high-official-video/|title=SOG Records Feat. CIC x Jaredo & L'Drez - HIGH (Official Video)|website=Tunesliberia |accessdate=2020-06-10}}
| associated_acts = Medikal, MzVee, Joey B, Mariahlyn, Iyanya
| alias = CIC
}}
Maurice Tosh Gayflor (born 23 July 1994), who goes by the stage name Cralorboi CIC, is a Liberian Hipco and Kolopop singer, songwriter, actor and businessman. He was signed to SOG Records Empire between 2016 and 2021, and is known for the singles "Big Papa",{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/top-10-liberian-songs-2019|title=Top 10 Liberian songs of 2019|website=Music In Africa|accessdate=2020-06-10}} "Jon Buttay", "Hello" featuring Joey B, and "Weekend" featuring Iyanya.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/best-african-songs-2018|title=Best African songs of 2018|website=Music In Africa|accessdate=2020-06-10}} He has been featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00037kx|title=BBC Radio 1Xtra - DJ Edu - Destination Africa, 100% #AfroBoss!|website=bbc.co.uk|accessdate=2020-06-10}} and was part of One Africa Music Festival's global foundation event for COVID-19 awareness.
Early life
Cralorboi CIC was born in the township of Brewerville, Montserrado County, and started making music in 2013.{{Cite web|last=Media|first=Wow News|title=WOW NEWS Media|url=https://wownewzmedia.com/?cat=32|access-date=2021-09-30|website=Excellence In Report|language=en-US}}
Music career
In 2018, CIC had his first successful international tour in Australia{{cite web|url=http://daynabreak.com/cic-arrives-in-australia-ahead-of-first-ever-international-tour/|title=CIC arrives in Australia ahead of first ever International tour|website=Day Na Break|accessdate=2020-06-10}} and become the first Liberian based artist to sell out a show in Melbourne and the third African artist behind Flavour and Bracket to do so. He performed at the Ponobiom Concert alongside Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Samini, and Edem. CIC has also performed with Mr P, Kcee, Iyanya, Kizz Daniel and Tekno. His debut studio album, titled 1994 The Throne, was released in 2019; it features guest appearances from Medikal, Iyanya, Buffalo Souljah, Aramide and MzVee.{{cite web|url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/cic-reveals-meaning-of-his-debut-album-19ninety4/|title=CIC Reveals Meaning of His Debut Album 19ninety4|website=Liberian Observer|accessdate=2020-06-10}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ghbase.com/mzvee-records-love-song-with-rumoured-liberian-boyfriend-cic-listen-download-their-song-the-one/|title=Mzvee Records Love Song With Rumoured Liberian Boyfriend CIC, Listen & Download Their Song 'The One' » GhBase•com|website=ghbase.com|accessdate=2020-06-10}}{{cite web|url=https://bushchicken.com/liberian-artist-cic-begins-county-tour-ahead-of-december-15-concert/|title=Liberian Artist CIC Begins County Tour Ahead of December 15 Concert|website=The Bush Chicken|accessdate=2020-06-10}}{{cite web|url=https://musicliberia.com/c-i-cs-1994-album-hits-number-2-on-itunes-world-music-chart/|title=C.I.C's '1994' album hits number 2 on iTunes World Music Chart|website=MusicLiberia.com|accessdate=2020-06-10}}
Ambassador
In 2017, CIC was named the brand ambassador of Lonestar Cell.{{cite web|url=https://www.liberianobserver.com/news/cic-wins-christoph-in-lonestar-cell-mtn-brand-ambassador-race/|title=CIC is Lonestar Cell MTN Brand Ambassador|website=Liberian Observer|accessdate=2020-06-10}}
In December 2023, Cralorboi CIC became a 1xBet ambassador.{{Cite web |last=Dawn |first=New |date=2023-12-21 |title=Liberian Star Artist Cralorboi CIC and 1xBet: We bet on Development and Entertainment! |url=https://thenewdawnliberia.com/liberian-star-artist-cralorboi-cic-and-1xbet-we-bet-on-development-and-entertainment/ |access-date=2024-01-30 |website=Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news |language=en-US}}
Business and acting
CIC is the owner of Cralorboi Clothing, founder of Cralorboi Empire, and a shareholder in Muscat FC. He starred in the movie Wheel and Deal.
Education
Cralorboi CIC Graduated with a BBA in management at the African Methodist Episcopal University.{{cite web|url=http://daynabreak.com/the-liberian-superstar-cralorboi-cic-goes-back-to-school/#:~:text=Cralorboi%20CIC%20has%20finally%20gone,and%20he%20is%20in!!|title=The Liberian Superstar, Cralorboi CIC, goes back to school|website=Day Na Break|accessdate=2020-06-10}}