Ayo

Folk Singer

Birthday September 14, 1980

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Germany

Age 43 years old

#161627 Most Popular

About

Singer and multi-instrumentalist who has earned widespread acclaim for her eclectic mix of folk, soul reggae and other genres. She is the creator of award-winning albums like Joyful (2006) and Ticket to the World (2013).

Before Fame

She spent much of her childhood in foster care as a result of her mother's heroin addiction. She learned to play piano and violin while living in a children's home in Schwalmtal-Waldniel, Germany. 

Trivia

She is the subject of the documentary Ayo Joy (2009).

Family Life

Her father is Nigerian and her mother is Romani. She has children with singer Patrice Bart-Williams.

Associated With

She was featured on the Boogie song "Won't Be the Same."