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

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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

The rapper added The Gambia and Cape Verde to his Akon Lighting Africa initiative this weekend. Senegalese-American rapper Akon, pictured in June 2015, is looking to invest in solar power projects ...