K'NAAN, born Кейнан Абди Варсаме on February 1, 1978, in Somalia, is a Somali-Canadian poet, rapper, and musician known for blending pop and hip-hop influences. His career highlights include winning prestigious awards such as the Juno, Polaris Music Prize, and the BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music. His song "Wavin’ Flag" gained international fame when its remix became the anthem for the FIFA 2010 World Cup. K'NAAN has made significant contributions to global music by incorporating themes of resilience and cultural identity into his work.

• Genres: Рэп и хип-хоп, Поп
• Country: Canada, Somalia
• Language: English, Luxembourgish