Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz about 49-year-old Angelina Jolie and 40-year-old British artist Akala, especially since they’ve been seen together at various public events in the past few months. They’ve shown up at many film premieres, literary events, and charity functions, making people wonder if there’s more than just a professional or shared-interest connection. But some reliable sources say those thinking it’s romantic are wrong.
Sources close to Jolie say the Oscar-winning actress and the British rapper-activist have known each other for a while. They’re brought together by their shared dedication to social justice and humanitarian work. Jolie is big on refugee rights, environmental protection, and women’s issues. She really admires Akala’s passion for youth education, racial equality, and cultural dialogue. Akala, aka Kingslee James McLean Daley, is known not just as a musician but also as a respected public thinker. He’s gotten a lot of recognition in Britain and elsewhere for his work as an author and speaker.