Afric Simone is a musician originating from Mozambique. He debuted in 1975 with a hit "Ramaya". His other well known song is "Hafanana".

He is very selfassured on stage and, above all, he has experience. Where does he come from? How did he acquire his talents? He grew up in Mozambique on the East coast of Africa.

Of course, not in the jungle, there is nothing like that, but in the capital Lourenco Marques. He appeared there on stage and a manager asked him to come to London. For someone who had his first contact with Western show business in London he has gathered invaluable experience for appearances in other European capitals. Afric Simone’s manager soon discovered his real talents.

Although nobody knew what it meant, everybody liked it. Afric Simone, of course, did his share in the success of his music. Nobody would have taken any notice if he hadn’t sold it the right way. He was lucky that Eddy Barclay , no less, happened to see his show.

The French record tycoon felt that working with Afric Simone would be a good deal. The day after one of his famous parties; everybody was suffering from a hangover, but Afric Simone, who had entertained the guests with his show, booked 10 TV appearances to his credit.

Eversince then, he has not been seen on stage in a night club. “RAMAYA”is sung everywhere in South America.