Akon is no stranger to innovation. In 2014 the Senegal-born singer launched Lighting Africa, an initiative that is bringing solar power across the continent. Suggested Reading Anthony Mackie Wants to ...

Despite what you may have heard, the long-discussed Akon City project is "not gonna stop," at least according to the man himself. Below, we dig into the latest on the planned Senegal city, which Akon ...

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Akon is putting all his chips on the table when it comes to cryptocurrency. While some are still leery of the concept, Akon believes that the idea could change the world—starting with Africa. On ...

Singer-songwriter Akon noticed a trend during a recent tour of Africa: a lack of electricity. With 600 million Africans still eating and working by candlelight he decided to launch “Akon Lighting ...