Afrika Bambaataa, born Lance Kahyan Aasim on April 10, 1957, in New York City, is a pioneering figure in Hip Hop and the founder of the Zulu Nation. His song 'Planet Rock,' released in 1982, is considered the first Electro Funk track, significantly influencing the direction of Hip Hop. Known also by his birth name Kevin Donovan, Bambaataa has collaborated with various artists including James Brown, UB40, and Johnny Rotten. He also played a key role in the development of Hip House music in the 1990s, later returning to his Electro roots.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 79 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Afrika
Africa, continent, beauty, strength, diversity
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Generation Group
Afrika Bambaataa belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: New York City
Occupation: rapper | songwriter | musician | record producer | singer | disc jockey
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for April 17, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27 Aries 24 | 28 Aries 10 | 1 Cancer 56 |
| Moon | 8 Sagittarius 25 | 19 Leo 31 | 9 Taurus 3 |
| Mercury | 16 Taurus 41 | 18 Aries 27 | 19 Gemini 36 |
| Venus | 28 Aries 13 | 15 Aries 29 | 20 Cancer 34 |
| Mars | 19 Gemini 21 | 20 Pisces 0 | 1 Leo 22 |
| Jupiter | 23 Virgo 6 | 21 Taurus 2 | 23 Virgo 31 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 15 | 15 Pisces 19 | 9 Sagittarius 55 |
| Uranus | 2 Leo 54 | 21 Taurus 40 | 5 Leo 7 |
| Neptune | 1 Scorpio 20 | 28 Pisces 30 | 29 Libra 54 |
| Pluto | 28 Leo 1 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 28 Leo 23 |
| Rahu | 21 Scorpio 3 | 15 Aries 10 | 17 Scorpio 30 |
| Ketu | 21 Taurus 3 | 15 Libra 10 | 17 Taurus 30 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Afrika Bambaataa's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2025
