Awards & Winners

K'naan

Date of Birth 01-February-1978
Place of Birth Mogadishu
(Somalia, Banaadir)
Nationality Canada, Somalia
Also know as 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
Profession Poet, Singer, Rapper, Instrumentalist, Songwriter, Composer, Social activist
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.

Awards by K'naan

Check all the awards nominated and won by K'naan.

2013


Nominations 2013 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding World Music Album Country, God or the Girl

2012


Nominations 2012 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
MTV Video Music Award for Best Video with a Social Message Is Anybody Out There?

2010


Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year
Honored for : Wavin' Flag, If Rap Gets Jealous, Take A Minute
Juno Award for Artist of the Year

Nominations 2010 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Juno Award for Artist of the Year
Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year Troubadour
BET Award for Best International Act
Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year Wavin' Flag","If Rap Gets Jealous","Take A Minute
Gemini Award for Best Performance or Host in a Variety Program or Series Juno Awards
Juno Awards 2010
Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Rap/Hip-Hop Track Wavin' Flag

2006


Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year
Honored for : The Dusty Foot Philosopher

Nominations 2006 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year The Dusty Foot Philosopher