London, Feb 09 (ANI): R and 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 and 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 13 February. (ANI)