Akon turns radio jockey

R&B star Akon will soon be entertaining radio listeners with a weekly show.

The 'Lonely' hitmaker has signed a deal to host a two-hour programme every Saturday night on London's Capital FM.

"We are delighted to welcome one of the world's greatest R&B artists to 95.8 Capital FM," the Daily Star quoted the station's group programme director, Paul Jackson, as saying in a statement.

He added, "Akon has worked with legendary performers such as Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston and Eminem and his brand-new show on Capital will be awesome."

The show is scheduled to begin from on February 13.