Who is Akala? Meet the British rapper with a famous musician sister who has become Angelina Jolie's rock after split from Brad Pitt - after swapping music for political activism Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Kirsten Murray For Mailonline Published: 03:23 EDT, 30 August 2024 | Updated: 03:23 EDT, 30 August 2024 e-mail View comments Angelina Jolie set tongues wagging after she was seem leaving a hotel in Venice on Wednesday with British rapper Akala. The duo appeared to spark romance rumours as they appeared together with In Touch claiming the Hollywood star, 49, has been 'casually' political activist, 40, for over a year.
However it has now been reported the pair are just friends and Akala, 40, has become the star's rock amid her split from Brad Pitt as they bond over their shared passions. Akala has been included on the annual Powerlist of the 100 most influential Black British people in the UK, most recently making the 2021 edition. But who is Akala? Meet the British rapper Akala with a famous musician sister who has become Angelina Jolie's rock amid split from Brad Pitt - after swapping music for political activism The duo appeared to spark romance rumours as they appeared together at Venice Festival on Wednesday, yet they are reportedly just close friends Akala, 40, - born Kingslee James McLean Daley - started out as a rapper before moving into political activism, and becoming an author.
He was originally born in West Sussex to a Scottish mother and Jam.