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Akon saddened by Sri Lanka uproar

5622 days ago
ReutersCOLOMBO (Reuters) - Singer Akon on Wednesday said he was disheartened Sri Lanka planned to deny him a visa to perform on the Indian Ocean island nation, after Buddhists angered by a video he appeared in staged a violent protest. more info

Akon postpones show after uproar

5622 days ago
The MirrorAkon has postponed a planned concert in Sri Lanka following angry protests over a music video he was in. more info

Akon refused Sri Lanka visa over Buddha statue videos

5622 days ago
NMEAuthorities are worried he will offend Buddhists more info

Sri Lanka plans to bar R&B singer Akon after uproar over Buddha statue in his video

5622 days ago
TopixSri Lanka says it won't issue a visa for R&B singer Akon for a planned concert next month, following outrage over his video showing scantily clad women near a Buddha statue. more info

Sri Lankan Government Says They'll Deny Akon's Visa

5622 days ago
411 ManiaAkon getting no love from Sri Lanka... more info

R&B singer Akon postpones Sri Lanka tour after Buddha uproar

5622 days ago
Mercury News, CaliforniaAkon made the decision following angry protests over a music video he is in where scantily clad women dance in front of a Buddha statue more info

Akon Apologizes For 'Offensive' Music Video

5622 days ago
AngryApeAfter his Sri Lankan concert was canceled more info

Sri Lanka plans to bar entry to R&B singer Akon

5622 days ago
USA Today MusicSri Lanka says it won't issue a visa for R&B singer Akon for a planned concert next month, following outrage over his video showing ... more info

Akon Apologizes To Buddhists; Denounces Violence In Sri Lanka

5622 days ago
AllHipHopR&B singer/Konvict label boss Akon has issued a statement regarding a controversial video that has drawn the wrath of Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Scores of people who follow the Buddhist religion in the country protested Akon’s appearance because ... more info

Sri Lanka ban for Akon over video

5622 days ago
BBC News - UKSri Lanka refuses to issue a visa to R&B star Akon, who was due to perform there next month, saying he offended the country's Buddhists. more info

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