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Akon and Example new headliners for Dubai's My Music X Festival

Akon and Example new headliners for Dubai's My Music X Festi...

Akon and Example are the new headliners for the My Music X Festival.The Senegalese rapper and London singer have been tapped to rescue the festival - held from March 27-30 at Dubai's Atlantis The Palm - after it turned out South Korea [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2013 | Comments : 0

Superstar Akon scouts for music talent in Kenya

Superstar Akon scouts for music talent in Kenya

When Senegalese-American R&B and hip-hop star Akon arrived in Kenya last Thursday night, he dispelled anxiety among his local fans, some of whom had doubted if he would actually perform in Nairobi. This was after disappointments following [...]

Posted On : Oct, 30 2012 | Comments : 0

Akon & Wizkid Make Their Deal Official: Konvict Music Is Wizkid's Official Label Worldwide

Akon & Wizkid Make Their Deal Official: Konvict Music Is Wiz...

Some months ago, Senegalese born American singer, Akon signed Empire Mates Entertainment artiste, Whizkid under Konvick Music. According to Akon, the deal was not yet officially done until today. In a tweet by the superstar yesterday Apri [...]

Posted On : Apr, 14 2012 | Comments : 0

AKON REFLECTS ON SUCCESS, LADY GAGA, & MICHAEL JACKSON ON ‘BEHIND THE MUSIC’

AKON REFLECTS ON SUCCESS, LADY GAGA, & MICHAEL JACKSON ON ‘B...

Following Game and T-Pain, Akon was the latest artist to be profiled on VH1’s “Behind the Music.” The superstar singer and music mogul, born Aliaune Thiam, shared his inspiring journey from a village in Senegal to conque [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2012 | Comments : 0

Akon: A musical collaboration for charity

Akon: A musical collaboration for charity

On Friday at Dubai’s One & Only The Palm luxury hotel will host the performance of “Tomorrow, Bokra.” This charity concert promises to gather some 24 Arab performers with Senegalese-American R&B artist Akon. The per [...]

Posted On : Nov, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Akon Signs Gospel Rapper Mali Music

Akon Signs Gospel Rapper Mali Music

Even though Akon has not released an album since 2008, he continues to keep his hands in the music business as the executive who signed Lady Gaga and T-Pain. In addition to the current stars Akon signed, he recently inked a deal with Gosp [...]

Posted On : Oct, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Akon launch new music

Akon launch new music

Black Mafia member Big Meech, popularized on Rick Ross’ anthem “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast),” introduces Akon’s Timbaland-esque jam with a speech on how you’ve only got “time or money” befor [...]

Posted On : May, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Akon's musical impact

Akon's musical impact

Akon's musical impact: Rapper Akon states his newfangled collection is affected by a large number of styles of music he has been exposed to touring opposite the universe. The Sexy Chick hitmaker drew control from opposite the globe t [...]

Posted On : Oct, 16 2010 | Comments : 0

Newfangled MUSIC Akon ft. Rick Ross 'Give It To Em'

Newfangled MUSIC Akon ft. Rick Ross 'Give It To Em'

Newfangled MUSIC Akon ft. Rick Ross 'Give It To Em': Akon is giving it to them with his newest song "Give It To Em." With Ricky Rozay laying a quick 16 bars on the track this song should definitely make everyone's r [...]

Posted On : Sep, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

Akon Speaks On New Album, Spying On Sexy Neighbors And New Gaga Music

Akon Speaks On New Album, Spying On Sexy Neighbors And New G...

Akon is once again ready for his close-up. The singer-songwriter-producer and founder of Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution labels is gearing up for the release of his fourth solo effort Stadium. The Senegalese performer calls the l [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Akon, Susan Boyle Share World Music Awards

Akon, Susan Boyle Share World Music Awards

Akon and Susan Boyle took home one trophy a piece at the 2010 World Music Awards in Monaco Tuesday. Each deemed Best Selling Artists from their respective countries, Akon and Boyle join fellow award winners David Guetta, Michael Buble, U [...]

Posted On : May, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Akon-Aqeel bond over music

Akon-Aqeel bond over music

International hip hop artist Akon, who was in the city last week, visited one of Mumbai’s most luxurious night clubs, Hype, as DJ Aqeel’s guest. And he came away so impressed, that he thought Hype was the coolest club he [...]

Posted On : Mar, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

R. City Explain Problems With Being Boxed In Musically Talk Akon, Songwriting & Long-Term Goals

R. City Explain Problems With Being Boxed In Musically Talk ...

R. CityThe Virgin Islands.even though it's clear to everyone that hip-hop music is no longer just an African American thing, that's just one place you don't hear and connect with the genre. When you close your eyes and envision the Virgin I [...]

Posted On : Nov, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon Music Videos

Akon Music Videos

Akon has earned success and topped the charts since his breakout single, 'Locked Up,' was released in 2004, and his music videos have added to his popularity. 'Locked Up,' the debut Akon music video, features a drug-related arrest and a rec [...]

Posted On : Oct, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

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