Who is Angelina Jolie’s ‘friend’ and rumoured romance, Akala? The British author and rapper has been spotted with the Marvel actress on numerous occasions lately, including in New York and Venice
Angelina Jolie can’t seem to shake off rumours that there’s a new man in her life after being seen with rapper Akala – here’s what we know about the talented 40-year-old at the centre of the gossip
It comes just days after Akala joined the Marvel actress at the 62nd New York Film Festival premiere of her latest film Maria in New York, according to the Daily Mail. They were also seen leaving a hotel in Venice.
In August, a source told People magazine that the duo are “not dating”, but fans can’t seem to get enough of the two.
Here’s what we know about Angie’s rumoured new beau:
What is Akala famous for?
Akala, born Kingslee James McLean Daley, is a rapper, author, activist and poet. According to The Guardian, he hails from Kentish Town, London, and won a Mobo award for best hip-hop act in 2006. Per the same outlet, he also founded the Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company in 2009. According to Newsweek, he was born to a Scottish mother and Jamaican father and adapted his stage name from the Buddhist deity Acala.
He got an honorary degree for his music and culture work
According to his profile on Chartwell Speakers, he received an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University in 2018, and an honorary degree from Brighton University for his services and accomplishments in music and culture.