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K’naan

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Musician

K’naan

Somali-Canadian musician (born 1978)

K’naan is 48 years old, born on April 16, 1978 in Mogadishu.

Next birthday in 162 days, turning 49.

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Born
April 16, 1978, Mogadishu
Age
48
Zodiac sign
Aries
Country
Canada, Somalia
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (knaanmusic.com) · Instagram · X · Wikipedia

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K’naan’s birthday, by the numbers

  • K’naan was born on a Sunday.
  • K’naan has been alive for about 17,735 days.
  • Their 20,000-day milestone falls on January 17, 2033.
  • Their next birthday, turning 49, is on a Friday.
  • Next milestone: K’naan turns 50 on April 16, 2028, in 1 year and 5 months. More milestone birthdays
  • K’naan is younger than 3,494 and older than 3,352 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: October 16. Birthstone: Diamond.
  • K’naan belongs to Gen X.

Age gaps

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Didier DrogbaSoccer player · March 11, 1978Carles PuyolSoccer player · April 13, 1978Lara DuttaActor · April 16, 1978Luis FonsiSinger · April 15, 1978James FrancoActor · April 19, 1978Ricardo CarvalhoSoccer player · May 18, 1978

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Kobe BryantBasketball player · August 23Gianluigi BuffonSoccer player · January 28Ashton KutcherActor · February 7Didier DrogbaSoccer player · March 11UsherSinger · October 14Nelly FurtadoSinger · December 2

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Frequently asked questions

How old is K’naan?

K’naan is 48 years old, born on April 16, 1978 in Mogadishu.

What is K’naan’s zodiac sign?

Aries, born April 16.

Does K’naan have an official website?

Yes: knaanmusic.com.