Angelina Jolie and British rapper Akala have been spotted together twice in less than a week after previously shutting down romance rumors. On Sept. 28, the 40-year-old singer was seen at a party hosted by the actress at her Atelier Jolie’s showroom in New York City, per social media photos.
“Atelier Jolie welcomed Mustafa at 57 Great Jones, hosting a special listening party and panel discussion for his debut album, Dunya, out now,” the Instagram photos uploaded to the fashion house’s account read. In one particular photo, Akala could be seen paying attention to the discussion. The next day, Akala accompanied Jolie to the premiere of her most recent movie, “Maria,” at the 62nd New York Film Festival at Alice Lincoln Center’s Tully Hall.
The “Maleficent” actress, who was wearing a celestial white dress for the premiere, was photographed smiling as she and Akala schmoozed with other film buffs. Jolie’s kids — Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, and Zahara, 19 — also joined her for the screening. Although their two appearances fueled romance rumors, a source previously confirmed that they are just friends.
“She and Akala are not dating,” a source told People in August. “She is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle, who was also there.” A second insider told the outlet they had been pals for “several years,” further confirming that Jolie was single and not dating anyone seriously.
“They share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian ca.
