Aniff Akinola
Aniff Akinola is a DJ from Manchester.[1] He was a member of Backyard Dog whose song "Baddest Ruffest" made #15 on the UK Singles Chart[2] was used as Coca-Cola's 2002 FIFA World Cup theme in the UK and in the films Ali G Indahouse and Bend It Like Beckham.[1]
Aniff Akinola | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Aniff Akinola |
| Born | Born: September 1, 1962 (age 57 years), Manchester, United Kingdom [1] |
| Associated acts | Kirsty MacColl, Big Babba, A Guy Called Gerald |
On his own, his song "Bounce 'n' Boom" featuring Big Babba - recorded under the alias of Box Bottom[3] - made #46 on the UK Singles Chart[4] and has been featured in an advert for Vimto soft drinks.[5]
In addition, he co-produced the A Guy Called Gerald hit "Voodoo Ray"[1] and rapped on the Kirsty MacColl hit "Walking Down Madison".[1]
References
- "Aniff Akola". Universal Music Publishing. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- "BACKYARD DOG". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- "Box Bottom: Bounce N Boom". Soul Food. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- "BOX BOTTOM FEATURING BIG BABBA". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- "Music in Vimto TV Adverts & Commercials". Songofthesalesman.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
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