Akon performs a duet with the now deceased Michael Jackson in the latest “Hold My Hand,” a soothing ballad about love and trust. “Hold My Hands” leaked in 2008 but the new track is revamped and offers a lot more. “The world was not ready to hear ‘Hold My Hand’ when it leaked a couple …
Video: Akon Celebrates Nigeria’s Independence at Country’s Big Music Bash!
Akon joined Nigeria’s top music stars in Nigeria, last weekend, to celebrate the country’s 50th Anniversary. The event held in the city of Ilorin, Kwara State featured Obi Asika’s Storm Record artists Sasha, Naeto C, YQ, Sauce Kid and General Pype. Performing alongside them and Akon was Africa/Nigeria’s music giants P-Square and D-Banj. Ladybrille MagazineFounded …
80+ Stars Gather for ‘We are the World’ Remake to Benefit Haiti (Pictures & Video)
On February 1st, 2010, a day after the Grammys, Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones gathered more than 80 singers, rappers, and actors in Hollywood for the remake of the classic worldwide hit ‘We are the World.’ Artists incuded Akon, Kanye West, Wyclef, Jeff Bridges, Usher, Justin Bieber, Lil’ Wayne, Barbara Streisand, Usher, Carlos Santana,Will.I.Am, Toni …
Akon ft. Keri Hilson, “Oh Africa” Song for Charity
Pepsi teamed up with GRAMMY® nominees Keri Hilson and Akon and two-time GRAMMY award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir alongside 16 young singers from around the world to create the track, ‘Oh Africa’ to benefit underprivileged African youth. The goal and message behind Akon’s “Oh Africa” lively video should be applauded but does he and Pepsi have …