Akon may shift to Maldives !!! :( :)

[neonad]

The Akon concert which was to be held in Colombo is likely to be shifted to the Maldives and the organizers of the concert are already in talks to that effect, sources told Daily Mirror online.

With the government rejecting a visa to the US R&B singer on the basis that one of his videos disrespected Buddhism, organizers of the concert are now in the Maldives in an attempt to have the singer perform there.

However sources added that last minute talks are still underway with Sri Lankan authorities to have Akon perform in Colombo after he tenders an apology over his controversial video or go ahead with the concert minus Akon and with the other singers billed to perform including Kelly Rowland, Pit Bull and Jay Sean.

The government had rejected a visa for Akon after a furor was created over the video for the track “Sexy Chick” which showed scantily clad women dancing around a statue of the Lord Buddha.

Akon had later released a statement saying he was disheartened over the future on the video and added that he was not aware of a Buddha statue appearing on the video while organizers clarified that the video was created by DJ David Guetta and not Akon. (Daily Mirror online)


source - http://www.dailymirror.lk/index.php/news/2664-akon-may-shift-to-maldives.html

 

[neonad]

Bumpo!!

 

[neonad]

Bumpo!!!

 

[b squad]

Akon had later released a statement saying he was disheartened over the future on the video and added that he was not aware of a Buddha statue appearing on the video while organizers clarified that the video was created by DJ David Guetta and not Akon. (Daily Mirror online)

that says it all

 

[prasadana2]

good news for the ones who brought the tickets..

 

[Rovin]

video was created by DJ David Guetta and not Akon

 

[Mal Baba]

The government had rejected a visa for Akon after a furor was created over the video for the track “Sexy Chick” which showed scantily clad women dancing around a statue of the Lord Buddha.

 

[dinukamp]

Jay Sean is coming...herer

 

[koondeGoda]

he'd better make an apology

 

[sumedha456]

Akon had later released a statement saying he was disheartened over the future on the video and added that he was not aware of a Buddha statue appearing on the video while organizers clarified that the video was created by DJ David Guetta and not Akon. (Daily Mirror online)

that says it all

Mchn akon babekda ban....mokada e budu pilime uuta penne nathi wenna mokak hari hethuwak thiyenne epai....???

 

[b squad]

Mchn akon babekda ban....mokada e budu pilime uuta penne nathi wenna mokak hari hethuwak thiyenne epai....???

he is a artist mayb he did saw it or mayb not but he did his part and director is the one who should be to be blamed for having girls dancing around a buddha statue

 

[sumedha456]

Mchn akon kiyanawane miniha me seen eka gana danne na kiyala...bt mchn me video eka releease karanna kalin uu eka balala nadda...??? ithin uuta ewele kiyanna thibbe nadda meka waradi kiyala...!!

 

[prasadana2]

What Does Other People Say about Akon?

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hi...hists-sri-lankan-visa-denied/?page=2#comments

 

[prasadana2]

.....

 

[neonad]

Akon Apologizes For Video Controversy In Sri Lanka

he'd better make an apology

Akon has apologized for using a Buddha statue in the video for Sexy Chick after it sparked protests in Sri Lanka - but insists he was unaware the spiritual monument was featured in the promo.

Locals in the capital city of Colombo were outraged by the video, which features groups of scantily-clad women dancing at a pool party in front of the iconic statue. Some fuming residents in the largely Buddhist country gathered outside the headquarters of the Maharaja Organization, a broadcaster sponsoring an upcoming Akon gig in the country, on Monday and hurled rocks and stones at the building, injuring four employees.

Government officials subsequently banned Senegalese-American Akon from performing in the country in April, denying the R&B singer a visa - and promoters have confirmed the gig has been postponed.

Now, Akon has spoken out about the controversy, insisting he was unaware of the statue's presence in the video - and never intended to "offend or desecrate" any religious beliefs.



In a statement, Akon writes, "I was not aware that the statue was even on the set of the video until now. I would never set out to offend or desecrate anyone's religion or religious beliefs. I myself am a spiritual man, so I can understand why they are offended, but violence is never the answer and I am disheartened to hear about what happened yesterday in Sri Lanka."

Promoters for Akon's axed April show in the country are hopeful the gig can be rescheduled and the "situation resolved".

A rep from the company promoting the gig, the American Talent Agency, says, "Due to the recent events that transpired yesterday in Sri Lanka, we have decided to postpone Akon's upcoming show. We are working diligently with the local promoters to ensure the safety of both our talent and the fans before committing to a new date. Akon is looking forward to performing for the people of Sri Lanka and we hope to have this situation resolved in the coming weeks.


source - http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....o_controversy_

now okay machan??

 

[neonad]

Mchn akon kiyanawane miniha me seen eka gana danne na kiyala...bt mchn me video eka releease karanna kalin uu eka balala nadda...??? ithin uuta ewele kiyanna thibbe nadda meka waradi kiyala...!!

Sumedha machan dan harine miniha samawa gaththa kolla!! so please help on this matter

 

[randi.cmb]

akon should apologies (i think he already did) and come to srilanka..there r so many ppl ove here waiting for him to come..awesome if he comes..

 

[neonad]

akon should apologies (i think he already did) and come to srilanka..there r so many ppl ove here waiting for him to come..awesome if he comes..

Yeahhh!!

 

[randi.cmb]

Sumedha machan dan harine miniha samawa gaththa kolla!! so please help on this matter

yes machn just hve a look at the comments on this link
http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hi...hists-sri-lankan-visa-denied/?page=2#comments

"you know back in the beginning stages of budahism prostitution was a way of worship to the gods, I dont know why there so offended in a way it looks like this video is actually a made to worship the god, dancing before it and singing. People just want something to complain about. I bet the majority of the protestors dont even know much about there own religion"
"I thought Buddhism was all about non-violence"
Buddhist aren't allowed to get mad. It's against the ways of........Buddha."#

 

[sumedha456]

Sumedha machan dan harine miniha samawa gaththa kolla!! so please help on this matter

Ya mchn its good...bt mchn ubalata hithenne nadda mokak hari seen ekak wenna ida thiyenawa kiyala....EK eketh godak aya bomba gahana katha kiwwane....so e wage deyak unoth lankawatama thamai widawanna wenne....so mm nam kiyanne meka nothiyana tharamata hodai....!!!