Benny Afroe

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Benny Afroe is a young, fresh, musically trained, exceptional African talent on the cusp of taking on the global music scene and and creating waves on the streets with his fashion and music movement. Benny Afroe recently launched Drip Sundays an enviable street fashion event featuring music and live performances from friends and breaking acts in the local music scene.

His sound blends Hip Hop, RnB, Pop and Trap Soul with an Afro Fusion, and Benny Afroe’s signature flavour comes across in his latest singles: Hello Baby! and Good Bye.

Notable Milestones / Achievements / Career Highlights

• 2019: His Hello Baby! single made waves in the USA (#18 on a top iTunes chart)
• 2019: Signed to one of Africa’s leading Talent Management and Creative Marketing Agencies, The Vth Season
• 2019: Featured in Coca Cola campaign
• 2019: Went on tour in Bangkok, Thailand
• 2018: Style Ambassador for Urban Art
• 2018: Released debut EP, Jupiter EP

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About
From: Middelburg, SOUTH AFRICA
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
Subgenre: Afro Pop
Type: Showcase