Recording artist Akon has big plans for his upcoming smart city in Senegal.
After two years of planning and development, Akon has announced that they are breaking ground in 2021.
Akon believes that Africa, and his home of Senegal especially, is long overdue for economic investment.
This massive construction undertaking is geared towards stimulating the local economy and creating jobs for local workers.
Many have praised this and are excited for the prospect of Akon City.
The studies that were done were not in collaboration with the commune of Ngueniene, he says.
He also fears that jobs won’t be equally distributed.
I dont want us to be just day laborers.
We have to be among the managers.
But despite the critics, Akon is confident in his project.
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