A HUGE Grammy award-winning star is set to host a concert in Glasgow this year.

AKON will bring his 'The Superfan Tour' to the city's O2 Academy on Monday, April 29.

The 50-year-old artist is known for his hits including Smack That, Right Now, Bananza, I Wanna Love You, and many more.

A spokesperson for the venue said: "Grammy award-winning artist AKON is back with 'The Superfan Tour', where he'll be playing all the fan favourites from the past 20 years."

Tickets for the event will go on sale from Friday, February 9, at 10am.

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