Keinan Abdi Warsame (born 16 April 1978) (, ''Kaynān ʿAbdi Warsama''), better known by his stage name '''K'naan''' (), is a Somali-Canadian rapper, singer and filmmaker. He rose to fame after releasing the 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 and world music. A Grammy Award-winning artist and FIPRESCI Prize-winning director, he is also involved in various philanthropic initiatives.
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