K’naan

K’naan: Biography in Details

Who is K’naan?

Keinan Abdi Warsame, also known as K’naan is a Somali Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and poet. People mostly know him for his single ‘Wavin’ Flag’, which became the promotional anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

K’naan’s Early Life, Childhood, and Education

K’naan was born in Mogadishu, Somalia on February 1, 1978. His father Abdi was a taxi driver in New York City. His childhood was rough growing up and three of his friends were shot when he was 12 years old. Furthermore, he also narrowly escaped death one time in his school. He became interested in the world of music in his childhood years. He is of Somali and Canadian nationality. Furthermore, he belongs to a Somali ethnic background.

Talking about his education, there are no details about K’naan’s educational background at present.

K’naan’s Career, Salary, Net Worth

K’naan initially performed in several UN events. He performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival and the Halifax Pop Explosion. He released his debut album The Dusty Foot Philosopher’ in 2005. Furthermore, he has collaborated with numerous other artists including Nelly Furtado, Mos Def, Will.i.am The Roots, Dead Prez, and Pharoahe Monch.

K’naan rose to fame after the 2008 BET Awards Cypher. He released his second studio album, ‘Troubadour’ on 24 February 2009. His 2012 album ‘Country, God or the Girl’ received critical acclaim. Apart from his musical career, he also published a children’s book which was titled ‘When I Get Older: The Story Behind Wavin’ Flag’ in 2012. People know K’naan’s music for containing Somali music and the traditional instruments of Somalia. Furthermore, he also performed live at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park on 8 May 2011 on Coca-Cola’s 125th anniversary. He has also taken part in several philanthropic initiatives.

K’naan’s ‘The Dusty Foot Philosopher won the 2006 Juno Awards in the category of Rap Recording of the Year. Additionally, he has also won the Mobo Awards, SOCAN International Achievement Award, and African Muzik Magazine Awards.

K’naan has not revealed his current salary. However, he has an estimated net worth of around $1 million as of 2022.

Is K’naan involved in any rumors and controversies?

K’naan has been linked with several controversies in his career. His feud with Yonis k-os was common tabloid news during 2005. Additionally, his cancellation of the scheduled concert for World Peace Day in 2010 also attracted numerous controversies along his way. At present, there are no rumors concerning his life and career.

K’naan’s Body Measurement

Talking about his body measurement, K’naan has a height of 6 feet. Furthermore, his hair color is black and his eye color is dark brown. His weight and dress size are unknown.

Is K’naan active on social media?

K’naan is active on social media. He has a huge number of followers on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter as well as Instagram. He has more than 174.8k followers on Twitter. In addition, he has more than 73.4k followers on Instagram. Similarly, his Facebook page has more than 910k followers.

References: (whosdatedwho.com, billboard.com, allmusic.com)

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K’naan's Birthday Dates

Year	Date	Day
2025	February	Saturday
2026	February	Sunday
2027	February	Monday
2028	February	Tuesday
2029	February	Thursday