Afric Simone: Biography, Facts and Career
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Henrique Joaquim Simone (born October 10, 1939), known professionally as Afric Simone, is a Mozambican vocalist, musician, performance artist, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, and entertainer. He entered the European charts with his first hit "Ramaya" in 1975, followed by another well-known song, "Hafanana", which was released later the same year. Simone reached the peak of his popularity between 1975 and 1980 on both sides of the Iron Curtain, hence he toured the USSR, Poland, the GDR and Czechoslovakia in the Eastern Bloc, and retains that popularity even today throughout Europe. Simone is one of the most prominent African musicians, being one of the few musicians of Mozambican ethnicity who sold-out shows at major international venues including L'Olympia, The Royal Albert Hall and the Carnegie Hall.
Quick facts about Afric Simone
- Full name: Afric Simone
- Born: 1939-10-10
- Nationality: Mozambique
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q510568
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Who is Afric Simone?
Henrique Joaquim Simone (born October 10, 1939), known professionally as Afric Simone, is a Mozambican vocalist, musician, performance artist, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, and entertainer.
What nationality is Afric Simone?
Afric Simone is Mozambique.
When was Afric Simone born?
Afric Simone was born on 1939-10-10.
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