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8 unusual facts about Akon


Calabar Carnival

Over the last 4 years international artists like, the late Lucky Dube, Akon, Fat Joe, Young Jeezy, Nelly, Kirk Franklin, and many more has thrilled the large crowd of Nigerians and tourist from outside the country.

CFXJ-FM

Since 2005, CFXJ has constantly "tweaked" its sound, experimenting with combinations of rhythmic Top 40 and classic urban formats by adding artists such as The Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani, Eva Avila and Pussycat Dolls, while still striving to satisfy hip hop and R&B enthusiasts by breaking new North American/international music in Canada, such as Chamillionaire, Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and Akon.

Danny Connors and the Ladders

They have been described as "part Stones swagger, part James Brown showmanship, part P-Funk, & all awesome" and are considered to be "the band to save us all" from the likes of Akon and Flo Rida by NME magazine.

Jamhuri Wear

Jamhuri Wear has reached mainstream culture in the United States on account of entertainers wearing the brand, such as Akon, Damian Marley, K'naan and Tom Morello of Audio Slave.

Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark

Paul G has notably released a music video with recording artist Akon; called "Bang It All".

Raphaël Marie Ze

Under his leadership, the Diocese of Sangmélima increased the number of parishes from 12 to 21, divided into four pastoral areas: Akon, Djoum, Nkol-Ekong and Ndene.

WSPK

As of November 29, 2007 charges have been filed against Akon regarding this incident.

In 2007, rapper Akon threw a boy off the stage into the crowd, an event which attracted media attention.


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17 Hertz Studio

Current and recent clients of 17 Hertz Studio include Akon, Alex Da Kid, CeeLo Green, Goodie Mob, Bone Thugz N Harmony, Boyz II Men, Crooks & Castles, Deezle, Jabbawockeez, Lewis Hamilton, Mann, Mark Ronson, Prince Royce, Ray Dalton, Skylar Grey, Stalley, Steve Lobel and Zendaya.

Cathy Guetta

She has appeared in a number of music videos, notably in "Sexy Bitch" by David Guetta and Akon in 2009 and in the single "The Alphabeat" with her husband David Guetta in 2012.

DJ JT

DJ JT has appeared alongside artists including Michael Procter, Akon, Pitbull, Lil Jon, Loren Taylor, Lil Wyane, Wendy Lewis, The Bliz, Ne-Yo, Jason D, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Whitney Houston, Foxes, Christina Milian, and Ellie Goulding.

Eun Ji-won

Later that year Eun released G Code; its single was "Dangerous", a sample of Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon's version of "Dangerous".

Jeta Amata

Amata has worked with the likes of Academy Award winner Kim Basinger, Academy Award nominee Mickey Rourke, music superstars Akon and Wyclef Jean.

Musik

Konvict Muzik, a record label founded by Senegalese singer Akon

So Blue

After Akon sees a woman being mistreated by her man (Tiny Lester), he comes to her rescue.


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