TVC E. Aliaume Damala Badara better known as Akon, the American singer, rapper, songwriter and record producer has been unveiled by BET as the recipient of the 2016 Global Good Award at the “BET
Awards”.
The second annual Global Good Award is presented as a part of the “BET Awards” and honours individuals championing Causes which positively impact change and heighten awareness in different
parts of the world.
Akon holds a place in industry history as one of music’s most influential voices and is this year’s 2016 Global Good Award honouree.
He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of “Locked Up”, the first single from his debut album Trouble.
Forbes ranked Akon 80th (Power Rank) in Forbes Celebrity 100 in 2010 and 5th in 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa list, in 2011. Billboard ranked Akon No. 6 on the list of Top Digital Songs Artists of the decade.
Akon has founded two successful record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. His second album, Konvicted received three nominations for the Grammy Awards in two categories, Best
Contemporary R&B Album for Konvicted album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “Smack That” and “I Wanna Love You”.
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