Afefe Iku is an artist who personifies art. His music as well as his being creates unified melodies manifested with balance, life and wisdom. Hailing from St. Louis Missouri, a place known for pioneering jazz, blues as well, innovative artists like Miles Davis. At age seven Afefe Iku discovered the piano and like a dove from the sky the vision of his life's destiny was born. By the age twelve he found an interest in creating and producing songs of his own, he formed a local band, taught himself several other instruments and studied further the development of his unique sound.

Not only did he manage to play the drums, bass and guitar, he realized his voice. Soon it would be clear his personal testimony and the beginning of his musical career. His professional journey began in 1987, at age seventeen during a visit to Hollywood. He quickly caught the ear of choreographer/performer Toni "Mickey" Basil. Offering him a role in the development of musical pieces for several projects including his first movie score.

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Afefe Iku is the protege of Osunlade. many have mistaken him to be Osunlade himself, however this is not fact. Working closely with Osunlade, and utilizing is I'lle Studios Afefe has been afforded the sound palette of the Yoruba sound. Hailing from the ancient island of Manda, near Lamu Town off Kenya's coast. Afefe Iku

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Afefe Iku break out hit was Mirror Dance in 2007 and to this day is a instant crowd pleaser when any DJ plays it.