Perez Hilton — Although Akon apologized for the controversy in the video for Sexy Chick, his will no longer be performing in Sri Lanka due to outrage over the sacrilegious video.
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ContactMusic — Sri Lanka's tourism minister has expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of AKON's tour of the country following public outrage about a sacrilegious video.The.... more info
Guardian Music — R&B singer denied entry to Sri Lanka after 'controversial' video featuring Buddha statue provokes violent protests in the capitalR&B star Akon has been refused a Sri Lank... more info
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Perez Hilton — Akon's latest video "Sexy Chick" caused riots in Sri Lanka for featuring barely dressed dancers surrounding a Buddha statue, but the singer is now apologizing for the off... more info
Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) Akon [ tickets ] canceled a planned April concert in Sri Lanka after protesters claimed his "Sexy Bitch" video features scenes that defame Buddhism. 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 a... more info
Reuters — COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka on Tuesday said it would deny a visa to singer Akon, whose planned April concert in the island nation sparked rock-throwing protests by Budd... 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
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... more info
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
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" hitmake... 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