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Akon hoping for Glastonbury slot

Published Saturday, Mar 21 2009, 16:07 GMT | By Daniel Kilkelly
Akon hoping for Glastonbury slot

Rex Features

Akon has revealed that he is keen to perform at Glastonbury this year.

The US R&B star has vowed that he could top the efforts of Jay-Z, who was one of the festival's headline acts in 2008.

"I would love to do Glastonbury. I could put on a show to rival Jay-Z," Akon told the Daily Star.

"I've been there before - but not as a performer. I love festivals."

Bruce Springsteen, Blur and Neil Young have already been confirmed as this year's Glastonbury bill-toppers.

Meanwhile, Akon recently made headlines after confirming that he will be working on Alexandra Burke's debut album later this year.

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