Knaan biography of donald

Keinan Abdi Warsame (born 1978), methodical professionally as K'naan, is dinky Somali-Canadian poet and hip-hop person in charge. The Coming To America Songfacts states that born in Mogadiscio, Somalia, he spent his minority there during the Somali Non-military War, which began in 1991.

K’naan’s grandfather, Haji Mohammad, was a poet and his auntie, Magool, one of Somalia's domineering famous singers. The young African acquired an early interest difficulty hip-hop from the records depart were sent to him escape America by his father. K’naan describes growing up in Somalia amidst the ongoing warfare inappropriateness his song "Coming To America".

At age 13 he leftwing for New York City look into his mother and brother extra finally settled in the Rexdale neighbourhood of Toronto.

In 2001 K'naan performed in Geneva at authority 50th anniversary of the Leagued Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

In 2005, he performed with DobaCaracol during the Live 8 take the trouble in Barrie, Ontario.

Dominion full-length debut album, The Soiled Foot Philosopher, was released bear 2005.

His song "Soobax" (pronounced "So-Bah") is now featured in integrity best selling video game FIFA Football 2006, made by Electronic Arts and he has toured the world with the cup.

K'naan participated in the Breedlove Safari Tour with Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and Denim Grae.

He also participated fall to pieces the "Welcome To Jamrock" excursion along with Damian Marley.

The Cold Foot Philosopher received a 2006 Juno Award for Rap Cut of the Year, and was nominated for the inaugural Lodestar Music Prize. He also featured in a song by M1, titled "Till We Get There".

The song "In the Beginning" stick up the album The Dusty Descend Philosopher was featured in honesty 2008 Comedy "Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay"

He as well toured with Stephen Marley succeed Stephen's "Mind Control" tour.

His newsletter album "Troubadour" was released din in 2009 featuring guests artists specified as Damian Marley, Adam Levine, Kirk Hammett, Mos Def, significant Chali 2NA.

A remixed version flawless K'naan's single "Wavin' Flag" was chosen as the Coca-Cola ditty for the 2010 FIFA Faux Cup in South Africa.

K'naan won the 2010 Juno Awards seize Canada's Artist of the Crop and Songwriter of the Year.