K’naan

Date of Birth: February 1, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

K’naan, born Keinan Abdi Warsame, is a Somali-Canadian musician, rapper, singer, poet, and activist. He was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and spent his early years in the midst of the Somali Civil War. To escape the violence, his family moved to New York City and later settled in Toronto, Canada. K’naan’s music is deeply influenced by his experiences in Somalia and his life as an immigrant. He gained international fame for his song “Wavin’ Flag,” which became a global anthem and was chosen as Coca-Cola’s promotional anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. His music blends hip-hop with traditional Somali music and other African influences, and his lyrics often address themes of social justice, war, and peace. Throughout his career, K’naan has used his platform to advocate for marginalized communities and raise awareness about global issues.

5 Interesting Facts about K’naan

1. K’naan’s song “Wavin’ Flag” was re-recorded with various artists as “Young Artists for Haiti” to raise funds for Haitian earthquake relief efforts.

2. He learned English by listening to hip-hop records and reading the lyrics, which significantly influenced his musical style.

3. K’naan’s grandfather, Haji Mohamed, was a poet who was instrumental in the Somali independence movement.

4. He has performed at numerous high-profile events, including the Nobel Peace Prize concert in 2009.

5. K’naan has collaborated with several well-known artists, including Nas, Damian Marley, and Nelly Furtado.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from K’naan

1. “I come from a place where breath, eyes, and memory are one, a place from which ‘you’ means ‘I’, where the first person singular is taboo.”

2. “My music is not just music — it’s medicine. I want to inspire people to think deeper, to act smarter, and to live better.”

3. “In Somalia, we have a saying: ‘A man without culture is like a zebra without stripes.’”

4. “I believe that if you have an idea that’s worth fighting for, then fight for it.”

5. “Music is the weapon in the war against unhappiness.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, K’naan’s net worth was estimated to be around $1.5 million.

Children

K’naan has two sons, born from his marriage to Deqa Warsame. Despite his fame, he has kept his children’s lives relatively private to provide them with a normal upbringing.