Keinan Abdi Warsame (,
Kaynān ʿAbdi Warsama), better known by his stage name
K'naan (), is a
Somali Canadian poet,
rapper, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. He rose to prominence with the success of his single "
Wavin' Flag", which was chosen as
Coca-Cola's promotional anthem for the
2010 FIFA World Cup. Besides
hip-hop, K'naan's sound is influenced by elements of
Somali music,
Ethio-jazz and
world music. He is also involved in various philanthropic initiatives.