Reuters — COLOMBO (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.
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Topix — Sri 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
Mercury News, California — Akon 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
USA Today Music — Sri 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 ...
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AllHipHop — R&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
BBC News - UK — Sri 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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