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

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — 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. more info

AngryApe — After protesters object to his upcoming concert more info

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ContactMusic — AKON has apologised 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... more info

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ContactMusic — Akon has been banned from playing in Sri Lanka. The R'n'B singer has been denied a visa to perform in the country on April 24 after protests erupted over a music... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Akon has been banned from entering Sri Lanka after protests took place over a music video which was claimed to be offensive to Buddhists. The R&B singer was due to appear in Sri Lanka on April... more info

Starpulse — Akon's upcoming concert in Sri Lanka has been thrown into jeopardy after government officials denied the R&B singer a visa to enter the country. The "Smack That" hitmaker has come under fire from ... more info

ContactMusic — AKON's upcoming concert in Sri Lanka has been thrown into jeopardy after government officials denied the R&B singer a visa to enter the country.The Smack That hitmaker... more info