Fetuga was born in Ladbroke Grove, London, England. His Muslim father was an accountant, whilst his mother was a Christian working for the London Transport. When Fetuga was a teenager his parents separated, and in his mother"s care he was brought up as a Christian.
He was a DJ, producer, breakdancer and graffiti artist as well as a rapper, known at the time as Rakin da Authordox aka Trim. and in 1992, the group recorded the first ever Islamic rap song "The Provider". In 1995, Fetuga left the group. In 1996, he formed the group Mecca2Medina.
In 1999, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Roehampton and then started voluntary work before being recruited to train as a mentor.
In September 2010, Fetuga released a solo album The Road Less Travelled credited to the stage name "Rakin Niass", featuring other hip hop artists including Poetic Pilgrimage. Fetuga is the Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Moon Media record label.
He runs workshops to support youth, teaches Religious studies at Mill Hill County High School. He also teaches Islamic studies on weekends, and is also life coach.
