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Akon Performs at a Breast Cancer Benefit Concert On the Mike...

Boca Raton, Fl: One of the county’s premier music/lifestyle television shows “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” will be broadcasting a special episode this Saturday night, on WBFS MY 33, to celebrate National Breast Cancer Mo [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Does Akon succeed in his attempt to not be disrespectful in ...

Poor old Akon, he’s always got summat on his mind. If it’s not accidentally dry-humping a child, physically throwing a teenager off a stage, or lying about his bad-assedness and his age, it’s something else. “Someth [...]

Posted On : Oct, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon extends help to Ondoy victims

International R&B artist Akon has extended help to the thousands of victims of tropical storm Ondoy (international codename Ketsana). The “Smack That” singer announced that the proceeds from his “Freedom Tour 09&rdquo [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2009 | Comments : 0

David Guetta, Akon remain Aussie No.1

David Guetta and Akon have spent a sixth week at number one on the Australian singles chart with 'Sexy Bitch'. Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian remains at two with 'Like It Like That', while Eurodance group Cascada climb to three with [...]

Posted On : Oct, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon bets on mobile app to reach int'l fans

He's ubiquitous on the radio and MTV, and now Akon is getting into the mobile game via a new partnership with Montreal-based Pente Mobile. Announced this week, the deal inked between R&B artist Akon and Pente Mobile, a division of Pente [...]

Posted On : Oct, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon To Perform At mamas

Akon is the latest US superstar to sign up for the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain. The Senegalese-American multi-platinum artist and producer is set to headline at the 2009 MAMA Awards in Nairobi, Kenya on 10 October, performing a [...]

Posted On : Oct, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon Talks Michael Jackson

Akon has exclusively told MTV News about the tracks he made with Michael Jackson before his passing in June earlier this year. Rumours to whether Akon will appear on Jacko’s posthumous album This Is It have been surrounding the singe [...]

Posted On : Sep, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon plans gig Down Under

Global hip-hop star Akon will perform in Australia next month with pal T-Pain. Akon has made music with heavyweights including Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Eminem and most recently David Guetta., reports The Daily Telegraph. And n [...]

Posted On : Sep, 28 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon Respects Lady Gaga's Hoops: The MTV Quote Of The Day

Akon on Lady Gaga, the artist he signed to his Kon Live Distribution label back in 2008. In addition to his own success in music, Akon has also helped jumpstart the careers of T-Pain, Rock City and Kat DeLuna. But he calls Gaga his " [...]

Posted On : Sep, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Q&A with singer, producer Akon

He doesn't drink, doesn't smoke and is a philanthropist who launched a website, ThereSomethingICanDo.com that is a Google for finding charities. No, he's not Mother Teresa, but Grammy-nominated artist Akon. The hip-hop collaborator from [...]

Posted On : Sep, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon and T-Pain 2009 Australian Tour Announced!

If you're a fan of Akon or T-Pain, you won't have to wait long to see them Down Under! Akon is headinining the 'Konvict Music Tour', supported by T-Pain and local duo Phiness - and they touch down next month! They'll be playing in Melbourn [...]

Posted On : Sep, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

Akon Announces Australian Tour!

This just in - everybody's favourite Senegalese rapper Akon will be coming to Australia to tour! After his huge smash hit collaboration with French DJ David Guetta on Sexy Bitch, Akon brings his 'Konvict Music Tour' to Australia for two [...]

Posted On : Sep, 18 2009 | Comments : 0