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 142 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
Read Full Afrika Name AnalysisApril 17, 1957 Facts
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 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Afrika Bambaataa's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars square Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Mars square Venus
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Saturn square Moon
Exact: 20 February, 2024 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 11 March, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 March, 2024 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 20 April, 2024 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 30 April, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 10 May, 2024 - Mars aspects Moon
Exact: 19 June, 2024 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Moon
Exact: 29 June, 2024 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 09 July, 2024 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 09 July, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 29 July, 2024 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Saturn sextile Mercury
Exact: 18 August, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 07 September, 2024 - Saturn square Saturn
Exact: 17 September, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Mars
Exact: 06 November, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 16 December, 2024
