Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie once again sparked debate after she was seen with British rapper Akala, reigniting beliefs about the nature of their relationship. The 49-year old Oscar winning actress hosted a chic event for her brand, Atelier Jolie, in New York City over the weekend, and the 40-year-old artist was also present.
The evening saw Angelina peeking beauty in a sleek black outfit, with her highlighted hair elegantly down, while Akala kept things casual in a black crew-neck T-shirt and matching shorts. However, despite being seen at the same event, TMZ reported that the two are “just good friends” and the rapper is reportedly in a committed relationship with Chanelle Newman, the co-founder and executive producer of his Hip-hop Shakespeare Company.
This comes after Akala joined Jolie for the premiere of her film “Maria” at the 62nd New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center. Their back-to-back outings have left fans buzzing, especially since they were also spotted together in Italy during the Venice International Film Festival in August.
Akala, better known by the name Kingslee James McLean Daley, is a multi-talented artist known for his sharp political insights and contributions to British culture. Back in May last year Akala was seen with Angelina and her daughters, Zahara, 19, and Shiloh, 18, at the Calabash Literary Festival in Jamaica. According to an eyewitness, he appeared “very protective” of Angelina’s children, leading to initial speculation about the nature of their bond.
Their public outings continued, including a dinner together in Milan. For Angelina, who has been single since her highly publicized split from Brad, the company of Akala appears to be a refreshing change. The duo’s shared passion for activism and social causes has only added to the intrigue surrounding their connection.
