Akon is shutting down rumors that his dream project, “Akon City,” has been scrapped. The ambitious city, first unveiled in 2018, was pitched as a cutting-edge, crypto-powered hub designed to transform ...

The “Smack That” rapper and singer also provided an update on the country album that he’s working on in Nashville. Producer, singer, rapper, and developer Akon is clearing up any rumors and confusion ...

The end of Akon's 29-year marriage to Tomeka Thiam coincides with the collapse of his 6$ billion 'Wakanda' city dream in ...

Despite what you may have heard, the long-discussed Akon City project is “not gonna stop,” at least according to the man himself. Below, we dig into the latest on the planned Senegal city, which Akon ...

Last August, we told you about Akon’s plans to build “Akon City,” a $6 billion Wakanda-inspired city of tomorrow. With 136 acres of land granted by the Senegalese government, his futuristic metropolis ...

Just days before their 29th wedding anniversary, Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce from Akon, citing irreconcilable differences. Court records confirm she is seeking joint legal custody of their daughter ...

In 2020, the rapper Akon secured 136 acres of land to build his own eponymous city on the site of the coastal village of Mbodiène, not far from where he grew up in Senegal. Akon envisioned Akon City ...

Crypto cities could succeed, but experts believe their true calling lies in embedding blockchain and AI into existing ...

*A former business partner of Akon has described the artist’s Senegal city plans to a Ponzi scheme. We previously reported that Akon is not only building a futuristic city in Senegal, the former ...

Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce after 29 years and demanded €100 million, but a court reportedly found only $10,000 in his account, sparking questions about hidden assets.

Acclaimed director and producer David Serero announces the release of his latest film, “AKON: From Africa to the World”, a captivating and emotional portrait of global music icon Akon, tracing his ...

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