Canadian rapper K’naan who is known for the global hit “Wavin’ Flag” has been charged over an alleged sexual assault in Quebec City dating back more than 14 years.

The charges were filed in a Quebec City courthouse on Sept. 26. The assault is said to have occurred between July 16 and 17, 2010, according to an arrest warrant. Both dates overlap with the artists’ appearance at Festival d’été de Québec in Québec City.

Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan, whose song "Wavin' Flag" became an anthem of the 2010 soccer World Cup, was charged on Thursday with sexual assault in Quebec City in 2010, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp said.

Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan, who shot to fame with the 2010 global hit Wavin' Flag, has been accused of sexual assault.

Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan, whose megahit "Wavin' Flag" became an anthem for the 2010 soccer World Cup, was charged Thursday with sexual assault in Quebec City, according to local media. The 47-year-old rapper,

Somali-Canadian rapper K'naan, whose megahit "Wavin' Flag" became the anthem for the 2010 soccer World Cup, was charged Thursday with sexual assault, according to local media.

Canadian musician K'naan, best known for his hit single "Wavin' Flag," has been charged with one count of sexual assault related to an alleged incident that occurred in July 2010.