Akon City: A Planned Futuristic City in Senegal
Senegalese-American singer Akon is known for many things. Besides his prominent status as a rapper and record producer, he is also a generous philanthropist.
In 2014, Akon created the “Akon Lighting Africa” project that supplies electricity to 15 African countries. In addition, he established an African charity called “Konfidence Foundation,” which strives to help underprivileged African children get a better education.