Afro B

British DJ, musician (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ross-Emmanuel Bayeto, (born 25 February 1993) better known as Afro B, is a British DJ, singer and songwriter known for his hit song "Drogba (Joanna)", which peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart,[1] was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI)[2] and led to the creation of the "Drogba Challenge".[3] He also coined the term "Afrowave", a "fusion of hip-hop, dancehall and Afrobeat melodies".[4] He presents a Saturday night show on Capital Xtra, which is broadcast on DAB to most of the UK.[5]

Born
Ross-Emmanuel Bayeto

(1993-02-25) 25 February 1993 (age 33)
Greenwich, London, England
GenresAfro-pop
Occupations
  • DJ
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Piano
  • vocals
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Afro B
Born
Ross-Emmanuel Bayeto

(1993-02-25) 25 February 1993 (age 33)
Greenwich, London, England
GenresAfro-pop
Occupations
  • DJ
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Piano
  • vocals
Years active2013–present
Labels
WebsiteAfro B on Twitter
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Early life

Bayeto was born in south London to Ivorian and Akan parents, on 25 February 1993. In secondary school, St Paul's Academy, he learned how to play piano[6] He was part of a group named the All Star Skankers[4] and he later worked as a DJ in a London club named NW10.[7]

Discography

  • Afrowave (2017)
  • Afrowave 2 (2018)
  • Afrowave 3 (2019)

References

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