Afrikan Boy facts for kids
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Afrikan Boy
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| Birth name | Olushola Oluwaseun Ajose |
| Also known as | Afrikan Boy |
| Born | 28 March 1989 |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Genres | Hip hop, grime, comedy hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2000s-present |
| Labels | Yam Records |
Olushola Oluwaseun Ajose, better known as Afrikan Boy, is a rapper from Nigeria. He was born on March 28, 1989. He grew up in Woolwich, London. Afrikan Boy is known for his unique style of grime music. He became popular with his song "One day I went to Lidl". This song quickly became famous online.
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Afrikan Boy's Music Career
Afrikan Boy started his music journey in the 2000s. He quickly gained attention for his energetic performances. He is known for blending hip hop and grime sounds.
Early Collaborations and Tours
Afrikan Boy worked with the famous artist M.I.A.. He was featured on her song "Hussel" from the album Kala. M.I.A. even wanted to sign him to her record label. A special remix of M.I.A.'s song "Paper Planes" also featured Afrikan Boy. He toured with M.I.A. on her "KALA Tour" in 2007. He also joined her "People Vs. Money Tour" in 2008. He performed at big events like the Splash! festival.
Releasing New Music
Afrikan Boy has released his own music projects. On June 26, 2011, he shared his mixtape called "What Took You So Long". Fans could download it for free from his website. Later, on August 18, 2014, he released his album The ABCD. This album came out on Yam Records.
Other Creative Projects
Beyond his own albums, Afrikan Boy has worked with many other artists. He contributed to projects with DJ Shadow and Africa Express. This included working alongside musicians like Baaba Maal and Damon Albarn. His song "Hit Em Up" was also featured in the 2016 video game Forza Horizon 3. This helped his music reach even more people.
Education and Background
Before focusing fully on music, Afrikan Boy studied at Brunel University. He pursued a degree in Psychology. This shows he has interests beyond just music.
