Biography Intro: Olushola Ajose, better known by his stage name Afrikan Boy (born 28 March 1989)  is a grime MC from Woolwich, London, England, originally from Nigeria.  He made a guest appearance 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 N.E.E.T. Recordings (then called Zig-Zag) in 2007.  A remix of M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” was uploaded onto her MySpace featuring Afrikan Boy and tourmate Rye Rye. Afrikan Boy has never appeared on pirate radio, a performance opportunity common in the grime genre.  He is currently studying for a Psychology degree at Brunel University.

NAME: Olushola Ajose

DATE OF BIRTH:  28 March 1989

OCCUPATION: Rapper

EDUCATION: Brunel University.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: He made a guest appearance 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 N.E.E.T. Recordings (then called Zig-Zag) in 2007.  A remix of M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” was uploaded onto her MySpace featuring Afrikan Boy and tourmate Rye Rye.