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Date of Birth
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01-February-1978
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Place of Birth
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Mogadishu
(Somalia, Banaadir)
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Nationality
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Canada, Somalia
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Also know as
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K naan, K'naan Warsame, Keynaan Cabdi Warsame, Keinan Abdi Warsame, Keinan Warsame, Keinan Abdi Warsame, Keinan Abdi Warsame, Keinan Abdi Warsame, Keynaan Cabdi Warsame, Kaynan Abdi Warsama, Keinan Abdi Warsame, Keinan Abdi Warsame, Kanaan Warsame
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Profession
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Poet, Singer, Rapper, Instrumentalist, Songwriter, Composer, Social activist
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Keinan Abdi Warsame, better known by his stage name K'naan, is a Somali Canadian poet, rapper, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. 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, Ethio-jazz and world music. He is also involved in various philanthropic initiatives.
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