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 302 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
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for April 17, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 27 Aries 24 | 27 Aries 56 | 2 Cancer 53 |
| Moon | 8 Sagittarius 25 | 19 Sagittarius 7 | 22 Taurus 6 |
| Mercury | 16 Taurus 41 | 1 Aries 3 | 21 Gemini 37 |
| Venus | 28 Aries 13 | 25 Pisces 4 | 21 Cancer 47 |
| Mars | 19 Gemini 21 | 29 Cancer 48 | 2 Leo 0 |
| Jupiter | 23 Virgo 6 | 18 Gemini 49 | 23 Virgo 37 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 15 | 26 Pisces 21 | 9 Sagittarius 52 |
| Uranus | 2 Leo 54 | 25 Taurus 36 | 5 Leo 10 |
| Neptune | 1 Scorpio 20 | 0 Aries 39 | 29 Libra 53 |
| Pluto | 28 Leo 1 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 28 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 21 Scorpio 3 | 25 Pisces 50 | 17 Scorpio 27 |
| Ketu | 21 Taurus 3 | 25 Virgo 50 | 17 Taurus 27 |
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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
