Akin Lagos, Nigeria
The Toronto award winning artist “Akin” pushes the boundaries of music, mixing R&B, Hip Hop and Reggae with his African roots. Akin is a one-of-a-kind musician whose diverse background has helped him perfect an original voice that parallels his unique sound. ... more
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