Afrikan Boy aka Olushola Ajose, is a rising Grime/AfroBeat MC from London, originally from Nigeria. He made big waves when he guest appeared on the track "Hussel" from the M.I.A album Kala and is one of the initial artists M.I.A. wanted signed to her label. He also opened up for Prince during one his sell-out shows at London’s O2 venue.A.B. first discovered his entertainment skills in his school days but admits to have formally taken up this once hidden talent seriously around the age of 16. Major influences include Nigerian superstar Sir Shina Peters and musical legend Fela Kuti while his British upbringing has drawn him to also look up to fellow peers Kano and Dizzee Rascal, and he is fast on his way to joining them amongst the UK’s most unique MC's. Afrikan Boy has just released his EP and video ‘Lagos Town’ and is set to smash it up at Lake of Stars!
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