Starpulse — Akon has apologized for using a Buddha statue in the video for Sexy Chick after it sparked protests in Sri Lanka - but insists he was unaware the spiritual monument was featured in the promo.   Lo... more info

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. more info

The Mirror — Akon has postponed a planned concert in Sri Lanka following angry protests over a music video he was in. more info

NME — Authorities are worried he will offend Buddhists more info

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

411 Mania — Akon getting no love from Sri Lanka... 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

AngryApe — After his Sri Lankan concert was canceled 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 ... more info

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