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Akon has been banned from performing in Sri Lanka after one of his music videos sparked angry protests in the country.
The rapper was due to stage a sell-out concert next month, but a group of Buddhist monks lobbied the government calling for him to be denied a visa.
Their protest centered on the video for Akon's hit 'Sexy Bitch', which shows him dancing with women in bikinis in front of a Buddha statue.
In addition, a Facebook group - entitled We Hate AKON - also attracted thousands of angry comments about the star, reports AFP.
In a statement, the government said the public response meant they were “compelled” to deny Akon a visa, even though he has yet to apply for one.
Akon has previously attracted controversy when he threw a fan from the stage during a performance in New York.
