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Akon to help give Alex the X Factor

Akon has been recruited to make sure X Factor winner Alexandra Burke's album is an international hit.

The hip hop star has said he can't wait to crack on with the challenge. He told the Daily Star: "I've had calls to work with Alex and I'm going to do it. I love the X Factor and I love helping to break new artists. To me, it's one of the most enjoyable and important aspects of my job."

Alex is not the only X Factor winner Akon has lent a helping hand to. He also worked with Leona Lewis on her single Forgive Me.