Akon has already dominated the music charts, but now he has an even bigger ambition – to build his own city. While other musicians build huge mansions and collect fancy cars, Akon is choosing to make ...

Multi-platinum-selling music artist and producer Akon is planning to build a futuristic city in Senegal that will have its own digital currency. The musician, who is of Senegalese descent, is in the ...

Akon plans to begin construction next year on his $6 billion cryptocurrency-themed city in Senegal. The Senegalese-American singer made the announcement about Akon City on Monday, saying he’s ...

SENEGAL, Africa - Rapper and entrepreneur Akon has created a new city in Senegal that trades exclusively with his own digital cash currency. The agreement for “Akon City” was finalized on Monday, ...

Though most people know him for his music, Akon has been busy with other business ventures in recent years. The Senegalese-American singer has been increasingly involved in the cryptocurrency space ...

AKON was honored with the W.E.B. DuBois Freedom & Justice Award (Photo credit: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris for rolling out Akon has been able to include “more of an African influence” in his work because ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Akon (pictured) has been given a green light to build his own city in Senegal. The city ...

SENEGAL, Africa - Rapper and entrepreneur Akon has created a new city in Senegal that trades exclusively with his own digital cash currency. The agreement for “Akon City” was finalized on Monday, ...