Akon makes two announcements for his fans. The singer said that he has plans to make a real-life Wakanda in Senegal, as well as own a cryptocurrency called AKoin.
Akion Cryptocurrency
The singer confirmed the news on Monday while at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. During his appearance, the "Smack That" singer explained how blockchain and cryptocurrency can impact Africa positively.
"It brings the power back to the people, and brings the security back into the currency system, and also allows people to utilize it in ways where they can advance themselves, and not allow the government to do those things that are keeping them down," said Akon.
The coin's website revealed that Akon received a 2,000-acre land that was gifted to him by Macky Sall, the president of Senegal. Under Akon's care, the city will be equipped with residential buildings, retails, parks, universities, and schools. Other details about Akon's work in Senegal and Akoin will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
Akon's Music Journey
Akon is an American singer, songwriter, businessman, record producer, and actor. His real name is Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam. Akon rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his hit song "Locked Up." The track is featured in his Trouble album.
The singer's second album, Konvicted, earned three Grammy nominations in two different categories, namely, Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Smack That" and "I Wanna Love You."
His other successes include earning four songs that were certified three times platinum and three songs that were certified as two times platinum. Over 10 of Akon's songs received one-time platinum and more. He was also named as the first solo artist to hold both the numbers one and two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice.
Akon Albums, Songs
Some of Akon's albums are Freedom, Stadium, In My Ghetto, KonKrete Jungle, The Koncrete 2, One Man Band Man, Konvict Allstars, Konvict Music, and more.
Akon's most popular songs are "Lonely," "Right Now," "Sorry, Blame It On Me," "Chammak Challo," "Beautiful," "Don't Matter," "I Wanna Love You," "Locked Up," "The Sweet Escape," "I'm So Paid," "Bananza," "Be With You," "Ghetto," "Criminal," "Troublemaker," "Oh Africa," "Mama Africa," "We Don't Care," "Keep You Much Longer," "Never Took The Time," "Hurt Somebody," "Sunny Day," "Kiss Kiss," "Good Girls Lie," and more.
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