Kingslee James McLean Daley (born 1 December 1983), better known by his stage name Akala, is a British rapper, journalist, author, activist and poet from Kentish Town, London. In 2006, he was voted the Best Hip Hop Act at the MOBO Awards and has been included on the annual Powerlist of the 100 most influential Black British people in the UK, most recently making the 2021 edition.
Associated Acts
Lowkey Ms. Dynamite Durrty Goodz Black the Ripper Marcel Cartier
Birth Name
Kingslee James McLean Daley
Genres
British hip hop
Labels
Immovable Ltd (Illa State Records)
Occupations
Rapper, poet, journalist, songwriter, author and activist
Origin
Kentish Town, London, England
Website
Years Active
2004 present
Name
Akala
Nationality
England