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Aniff Akinola

Aniff Akinola
Birth name Aniff Akinola
Born Manchester
Associated acts Kirsty MacColl, Big Babba, A Guy Called Gerald

Aniff Akinola is a DJ from Manchester. He was a member of Backyard Dog whose song Baddest Ruffest made #15 on the UK Singles Chart 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.

On his own, his song Bounce 'n' Boom featuring Big Babba - recorded under the alias of "Box Bottom" - made #46 on the UK Singles Chart and has been featured in an advert for Vimto soft drinks.

In addition, he co-wrote the A Guy Called Gerald hit Voodoo Ray and rapped on the Kirsty MacColl hit Walking Down Madison.


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