Afrika Bambaataa

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As per our current Database, Afrika Bambaataa is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 Afrika Bambaataa - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Afrika Bambaataa is 67 years, 8 months and 5 days old. Afrika Bambaataa will celebrate 68rd birthday on a Thursday 17th of April 2025. Below we countdown to Afrika Bambaataa upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

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.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

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.

About

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. 

Before Fame

He was a member of a gang known as the Black Spades.

Trivia

In 2012, he was given a three-year appointment as a visiting scholar at Cornell University. 

Family Life

His mother was an activist with the Black Liberation Movement and her views informed a lot the content of his music.

Associated With

George Clinton appeared on his album Afrika Bambaataa and Family.

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