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08:18 on March 22 2010

Protesters throw stones over Akon concert

MSN Music — Protesters against Akon concert in Sri Lanka pelt broadcaster with stones; 4 injured more info
17:56 on March 24 2010

Akon refused Sri Lanka visa over Buddha statue videos

NME — Authorities are worried he will offend Buddhists more info
15:17 on March 24 2010

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

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
18:16 on March 22 2010

Protesters against Akon throw stones

KNVA TV, Austin TX — Protesters outraged at an upcoming concert by R&B singer Akon hurled stones at a Sri Lankan private broadcaster's headquarters Monday, injuring four workers and damaging ... more info
21:33 on March 22 2010

Akon - Akons Buddha Desecration Sparks Riot In Sri Lanka

ContactMusic — Four people have been injured at a Sri Lankan broadcaster's headquarters after Buddhist protesters campaigning against an upcoming AKON concert hurled rocks at... more info
16:06 on March 23 2010

Sri Lankans Protest Upcoming Akon Show

411 Mania — Hundreds gather outside sponsor's building to throw stones... more info
12:04 on March 24 2010

Akon - Akon Apologises For Video Controversy In Sri Lanka

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
14:32 on March 24 2010

Akon Apologizes To Buddhists; Denounces Violence In Sri Lanka

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 ... more info
21:07 on March 24 2010

Akon - Akon Postpones Sri Lanka Trip After Video Fuss

ContactMusic — R&B star AKON has scrapped plans to play in Sri Lanka after government officials denied him a visa following public outrage over a sacrilegious video.The singer was set..... more info
22:44 on March 22 2010

Akon video sparks riot

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Four people have been injured at a Sri Lankan broadcaster's headquarters after Buddhist protesters campaigning against an upcoming Akon concert hurled rocks at the buildi... more info
02:54 on March 23 2010

Akon Sparks Riot In Sri Lanka

Starpulse — Four people have been injured at a Sri Lankan broadcaster's headquarters after Buddhist protesters campaigning against an upcoming Akon concert hurled rocks at the buildi... more info
16:12 on March 23 2010

Akon Causes Outrage In Sri Lanka

AngryApe — Protesters are angry at his 'Sexy Chick' video and his upcoming concert more info
13:01 on March 24 2010

Akon Banned From Entering Sri Lanka

AngryApe — After protesters object to his upcoming concert more info
13:58 on March 24 2010

Akon sorry for video controversy

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 f... more info
16:34 on March 24 2010

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

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
18:50 on March 24 2010

Akon postpones show after uproar

The Mirror — Akon has postponed a planned concert in Sri Lanka following angry protests over a music video he was in. more info
20:00 on March 24 2010

Akon Apologizes For Video Controversy In Sri Lanka

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 f... more info
06:04 on March 23 2010

9. Sri Lankan protesters against Akon throw stones

Star Online, Malaysia — COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP): Protesters outraged at an upcoming concert by R&B singer Akon hurled stones at a Sri Lankan private broadcaster's headquarters Monday, injuring f... more info
10:08 on March 23 2010

Protesters against Akon concert in Sri Lanka pelt broadcaster with stones; 4 injured

Topix — Protesters outraged at an upcoming concert by R&B singer Akon hurled stones at a Sri Lankan private broadcaster's headquarters Monday, injuring four workers and damaging ... more info
18:45 on March 23 2010

Akon's New Video Stars A Riot In Sri Lanka

Perez Hilton — Not cool! Four innocent people were badly injured at the Maharaja Organization in Sri Lanka, Colombo yesterday when protesters hurled rocks at the building of the sponsor... more info
17:48 on March 24 2010

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

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 stat... more info

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