UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Akon says being a successful entertainer has given him a platform to pursue his dream of helping Africa grow and prosper. The performer, ...

Africa is beautiful but it also has her ways of sucking her children dry. True? Akon was born and raised in Senegal-Africa before making his way to the U.S and becoming the superstar he is today. He ...

Akon expresses gratitude to IShowSpeed for positively highlighting Africa during his recent tour, challenging stereotypes and ...

Akon is making it clear that his futuristic $6 billion Akon City project in Senegal is still alive and progressing, despite speculation suggesting otherwise. While speaking with TMZ Hip Hop during a ...

Singer Akon’s plans to build a futuristic city in his family’s home country, Senegal, have fallen through. The project, which failed to make much visible progress despite the singer’s plans to raise ...

Akon is responding to growing online speculation while opening up about a lesser-known period in his life. The singer, who recently admitted he fabricated a persona as an African prince during his ...

Akon was born and raised in Senegal-Africa before making his way to the U.S and becoming the superstar he is today. He has inspired millions of people to do music and has continued to support ...