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Currently, Afrika Bambaataa is 66 years, 11 months and 12 days old. Afrika Bambaataa will celebrate 67rd birthday on a Wednesday 17th of April 2024. Below we countdown to Afrika Bambaataa upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Afrika Bambaataa |
Occupation | DJ |
Age | 66 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | April 17, 1957 (The Bronx, NY) |
Birthday | April 17 |
Town/City | The Bronx, NY |
Nationality | NY |
Afrika Bambaataa’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Afrika Bambaataa was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
American DJ who was a pioneer in the early development of hip hop and the New York breakdancing scene throughout the 1980s. He was often labeled the Godfather and Amen Ra of Hip Hop culture as well as the father of Electro Funk.
He was a member of a gang known as the Black Spades.
In 2012, he was given a three-year appointment as a visiting scholar at Cornell University.
His mother was an activist with the Black Liberation Movement and her views informed a lot the content of his music.
George Clinton appeared on his album Afrika Bambaataa and Family.