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28/12/1979 Senegalese singer Akon is born
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Akon: 'America was never built for black people' - Talk to Al Jazeera
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Akon - Right Now (Na Na Na)
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - I Tried ft. Akon
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Akon Speaks on Rebranding Africa
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Akon - Bananza (Belly Dancer)
In 2004, Akon rose to prominence following the release of Locked Up, which was the 1st single from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, received 3nominations for the Grammy Awards. He has also produced songs for artists such as Lady Gaga, Colby O'Donis, or Leona Lewis.
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