‘I’ve been waiting to get to Saudi Arabia for years’: Akon tells Asharqiah crowd
American rapper Akon captivated a packed crowd at the Asharqiah Music Festival. (File/AFP)
“First thing tomorrow morning, I’m headed to Makkah to perform Umrah” Akon said
He entertained the crowd with some of his most popular hits at the Asharqiah Music Festival
DAMMAM: American rapper Akon captivated a packed crowd at the Asharqiah Music Festival on Friday, opening up the second night of musical festivities at Sharqiah Season with a special shout-out to Saudi Arabia.
“You have no idea, I’ve been waiting to get to Saudi for years, man,” Akon said, before launching into his song, “Gunshot.” Later, he told the crowd: “I’m seeing a tremendous change in Saudi Arabia here tonight."
At 8 p.m., under a bright moon on a beautifully cool night, Akon began his set, delighting fans who had spent over 10 minutes chanting his name in anticipation of his arrival.
He entertained the crowd with some of his most popular hits, including “Smack That,” “Mr. Lonely” and “Sorry: Blame It On Me.” And he wrapped things up with “I love you, Saudi... thank you for making me feel at home."
Backstage before the concert, Akon told Arab News how excited he was to be in Saudi Arabia for the first time. He was especially excited to visit one Saudi city in particular.
“First thing tomorrow morning, I’m headed to Makkah to perform Umrah.
After Friday's concert in Dammam, #SaudiArabia, @Akon plans to travel to #Makkah to perform #Umrah, he told Arab News backstage #sharqiah_season#SharqiahSeason #Dammam #Dhahran #Alkhobar #AlAhsa #Jubail #AlKhafji #Nairyah #HafrAlBatin
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He even sat down with the press where he mentioned that he will be going to Makkah next to perform Umrah.
Jeddahwis even have lots to look up to as Akon announced during the same interaction with the press that he will be back to Saudi in the first week of April for a performance.
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American rapper Akon captivated a packed crowd at the Asharqiah Music Festival. (File/AFP)
“First thing tomorrow morning, I’m headed to Makkah to perform Umrah” Akon said
He entertained the crowd with some of his most popular hits at the Asharqiah Music Festival
DAMMAM: American rapper Akon captivated a packed crowd at the Asharqiah Music Festival on Friday, opening up the second night of musical festivities at Sharqiah Season with a special shout-out to Saudi Arabia.
“You have no idea, I’ve been waiting to get to Saudi for years, man,” Akon said, before launching into his song, “Gunshot.” Later, he told the crowd: “I’m seeing a tremendous change in Saudi Arabia here tonight."
At 8 p.m., under a bright moon on a beautifully cool night, Akon began his set, delighting fans who had spent over 10 minutes chanting his name in anticipation of his arrival.
He entertained the crowd with some of his most popular hits, including “Smack That,” “Mr. Lonely” and “Sorry: Blame It On Me.” And he wrapped things up with “I love you, Saudi... thank you for making me feel at home."
Backstage before the concert, Akon told Arab News how excited he was to be in Saudi Arabia for the first time. He was especially excited to visit one Saudi city in particular.
“First thing tomorrow morning, I’m headed to Makkah to perform Umrah.
After Friday's concert in Dammam, #SaudiArabia, @Akon plans to travel to #Makkah to perform #Umrah, he told Arab News backstage #sharqiah_season#SharqiahSeason #Dammam #Dhahran #Alkhobar #AlAhsa #Jubail #AlKhafji #Nairyah #HafrAlBatin
AKON in Mecca saudi arabia. Title: Akon: 'I’ve been waiting to get to Saudi...
#Akon I Makkah
Akon American singer rapper
Saudi arab makkah
Madina
He even sat down with the press where he mentioned that he will be going to Makkah next to perform Umrah.
Jeddahwis even have lots to look up to as Akon announced during the same interaction with the press that he will be back to Saudi in the first week of April for a performance.
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