He was born to a Nigerian father, Foju Banjo, who was a professional 복서, 복 서 and English mother Danielle, a former dancer with The Royal Ballet, who now helps with Diversity's management and also runs Danceworks Studios. At the time of Diversity's Britain's Got Talent win, Banjo was studying physics and biology at 퀸 Mary, 대학 of 런던 having previously attended SEEVIC College. Banjo has been in a four 년 relationship with Francesca Abbott, who is a member of another dance troupe called Out of the Shadows. He says that education comes first for him and he wants to be a scientist.
In 2007, Ashley and his younger brother Jordan formed 빠른, 스위프트 Moves with nine of their friends, before later changing their name to Diversity. He was given the nickname 'Chosen' 의해 his fellow Diversity members. In their first 년 together, they won the 거리 Dance Weekend 2007 competition before deciding to enter Britain's Got Talent.
In 2007, Ashley and his younger brother Jordan formed 빠른, 스위프트 Moves with nine of their friends, before later changing their name to Diversity. He was given the nickname 'Chosen' 의해 his fellow Diversity members. In their first 년 together, they won the 거리 Dance Weekend 2007 competition before deciding to enter Britain's Got Talent.