K'naan
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"Knaan" redirects here. For the extinct West Slavic Jewish language, spoken in the Czech Republic and Eastern Europe, see Knaanic language.
Keinan Abdi Warsame (born 16 April 1978) (Somali: Keynaan Cabdi Warsame, Arabic: كَينَان عَبدِ وَرسَمَ Kaynān ʿAbdi Warsama), better known by his stage name K'naan (/ˈkeɪnɑːn/[1]), is a Somali-Canadian rapper, singer and filmmaker. He rose to prominence with the success of his single "Wavin' Flag", which was chosen as Coca-Cola's promotional anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Besides hip hop, K'naan's sound is influenced by elements of Somali music and world music. He is also involved in various philanthropic initiatives.
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Birth name | Keinan Abdi Warsame |
Born | (1978-04-16) 16 April 1978 (age 46) Mogadishu, Somalia |
Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | A&M Octone |
Website | knaan |
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