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December 12, 2019 45 mins

Afida Turner is an international singer, songwriter, author, actress and TV Star & Host from France. Released her first single titled "Crazy About You" in 1998. She grew up being an orphanage after a terrible tragedy. She tried to change her life, forget all the negative things and pursue her dreams to be a singer. She became an underground artist in Paris, also a journalist and a host for MCM International: French BET. She began to act in major sitcoms but the public really discovered her when she got a #1 hit TV Show with more then 9 millions viewers every night. During that show, Afida was an entertainer. She sang, acted and become the star of the show. Sony Music offered her a recording contract and her single: "Not That Kind" was a great success in France and also in Europe. She published an autobiography, a lot of people was touch by her incredible life. Afida became a true Cinderella story and she finally became a model for all the young generation. Afida is one of the first colored girl on TV and magazines. Afida was also called "The Tiger" by the media that made her feel invincible. Her new challenge was to go to America to try to learn English. And she will release her second album in English in order to be ready for the world. She also performed live with some legendary names and the Turner's Family. Afida, as an actress, was seen in 3 movies available on DVDs. The singer is back on television in 2009 on M6, 100% Mag, private access, we discover her artistic world from Paris to Hollywood and in Cannes for the movies festival, at the studio where she is recording her new album in English. 2011, she opened the show : prime time TV on TF1 she performed "Come With Me" VIP, followed by her new video Erotica Glam in rotation on the music channel M6, Afida release a album "Paris-Hollywood" she writes, composes, and co-produced her new album available since May 18, 2011. Her new Single “Born an Angel” – recorded at the Paramount Recording Studios LA – will be released in beginning 2013! She is also active in different charitable efforts to help orphan kids mentally and physically abused. Enjoy ! Show Must Go On...

She had a relationship with Coolio lasting two years. In 2007, she married musician Ronnie Turner, musician, the son of Ike and Tina Turner. She started to use the name Afida Turner.

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