Alexander, of Nigerian descent but raised in Greece, moved with his family at age 11 to Texas, trading Athens for Arlington and becoming the lone Black kid at school who could only speak Greek.

BLOCK: Abraham Alexander was born in Greece, the son of Nigerian immigrants. The family moved to Texas when he was 11, and that's where he stayed. Alexander never planned on a career in music.

Fort Worth. It’s been a long road to an Oscar nomination for Abraham Alexander.. The 34-year-old musician was born to Nigerian parents in Greece, where he lived until he was 11.

But Abraham Alexander's recent Instagram posts make it look like he's right at home. Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, the singer/songwriter has resided in Fort Worth for years.

Abraham Alexander’s life story will grab your attention once you hear it. ... He was born in Greece to a pair of Nigerian parents, but racial pressures led the family to move to Texas.

Abraham Alexander is a relatively green musician, ... Born in Greece to a Nigerian family, Alexander was raised in Athens until he was 11, when he moved to Arlington with his family.

Abraham Alexander is nominated for Best Original Song for his song "Like a Bird" in the movie "Sing Sing." ... Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, Alexander has resided in Fort Worth for years.

On his debut album, Sea/Sons, Abraham Alexander reflects on his upbringing as the son of Nigerian immigrants in Greece and the family's eventual journey to settle in the U.S.