K'naan is a superstar from Somalia and a global hip-hop sensation. Critics have compared him to both Bob Marley and Eminem.
Music star K'naan —
K'naan is a superstar from Somalia and a global hip-hop sensation. Critics have compared him to both Bob Marley and Eminem.
K'naan performs "Wavin' Flag" on June 01, 2010, in Witbank, South Africa. The song was selected as the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Music star K'naan —
K'naan performs "Wavin' Flag" on June 01, 2010, in Witbank, South Africa. The song was selected as the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
U2 singer Bono and K'naan perform at the Clinton Foundation's Decade of Difference concert on October 15, 2011 at the Hollywood Bowl in California.
Music star K'naan —
U2 singer Bono and K'naan perform at the Clinton Foundation's Decade of Difference concert on October 15, 2011 at the Hollywood Bowl in California.
Strongly influenced by Somalia, K'naan's socially-conscious lyrics stem from his life as a refugee and memories of civil war.
Music star K'naan —
Strongly influenced by Somalia, K'naan's socially-conscious lyrics stem from his life as a refugee and memories of civil war.
K'naan pictured with rapper Mos Def during the 30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival on September 15, 2005.
Music star K'naan —
K'naan pictured with rapper Mos Def during the 30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival on September 15, 2005.
The talented artist fuses a wide array of styles and rhythms to deliver his African-influenced rap.
Music star K'naan —
The talented artist fuses a wide array of styles and rhythms to deliver his African-influenced rap.
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K'naan's latest album -- dubbed "Country, God or the Girl" -- is expected to be released early in May.
Music star K'naan —
K'naan's latest album -- dubbed "Country, God or the Girl" -- is expected to be released early in May.