Senegalese-American pop star Akon in the course of the interview with NDTV.
Shillong:
Senegalese-American pop star Akon, who’s in Shillong to carry out on the Cherry Blossom Festival 2024, has stated he thinks of India as his “second residence” and may by no means discover himself in a scenario “distant” from the nation.
Speaking completely to NDTV on Friday, the ‘Lonely‘ and ‘Chammak Challo‘ star stated, “I’ve at all times had unforgettable moments right here in India. It’s like a second residence to me. So, I’m at all times right here to do many issues. Often for weddings… we do numerous (performances for) weddings. So I at all times discover myself out and in of India. I do not suppose I’ll ever be ready the place India can be distant from me.”
The 51-year-old Grammy profitable artiste made his Bollywood debut by singing the enduring ‘Chammak Challo’ and ‘Criminal‘ songs within the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Ra.One. He can also be engaged in philanthropy in Africa and stated he’s “100 per cent” keen to be concerned in social work in India.
“One hundred p.c… The most essential factor is discovering one of the best potential companions right here. But I’d like to do numerous work right here in India for certain,” he stated, when requested about his philanthropic work such because the photo voltaic lighting venture (Akon Lighting Africa) in Africa and the opportunity of finishing up comparable work in India.
He stated he’s visiting the northeast for the primary time and the journey has been “wonderful” to this point. “This is the primary time that I’m visiting this facet of India. It’s stunning,” he stated.
The R&B singer additionally visited an undisclosed location linked to the indigenous Khasi tribe in Meghalaya.
“Music is a type of issues that you need to unfold… (it) additionally speaks in a language that, most frequently, the world does not communicate,.. music, everyone understands (stands for the language of) love, good karma and constructive vitality. So, oftentimes, should you do music with constructive vitality, it’ll unfold faster and you may turn out to be the most important factor ever. So simply hold it (your music) as constructive as attainable,” he stated.
In a message to all his followers, Akon stated: “I admire all you guys for all of the help and one love.”
The Cherry Blossom Festival, which is supported by the Meghalaya authorities, is being held on Friday and Saturday. With spectacular lineups, the pageant attracts 1000’s of music fans from throughout the nation yearly.
Akon’s efficiency on the occasion this 12 months is a part of his “Superfan Tour,” which incorporates one present per nation in Asia throughout November and December, with extra stops in as many as eight international locations.