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Rapper Akon in one-off Cape Town show

As a part of an international tour, which includes Turkey, Hungary and the Middle East, the international rapper, Akon, will be appearing in a one-off concert at GrandWest Casino in Cape Town on Saturday, 5 June, 2010, backed by his full band.
Rapper Akon in one-off Cape Town show

"We welcome Akon to Cape Town and we are very proud to bring out such a well-respected international performing artist to these shores," said Victor Edozien, Cintron Africa, "This is a very pleasant and fitting treat ahead of the football tournament which kicks off a few days later."

Sales of over 7 million

Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artist Akon's worldwide sales top 7 million units. He has had international acclaim with hits such as Smack That, I Wanna Love You and Don't Matter. Akon's most recent album was 2009's "Freedom" which spawned four hit singles including Right Now (Na Na Na) and I'm So Paid.

Akon will be supported by international rappers Da Les and Trick Trick. Akon is brought to Cape Town by Cintron Liquid Energy in conjunction with GoodHope FM and SABC 3.

Tickets are available through Computicket and start at R350.

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