AKON was honored with the W.E.B. DuBois Freedom & Justice Award (Photo credit: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris for rolling out Akon has been able to include “more of an African influence” in his work because ...

In this exclusive Pulse interview, I spoke to the international megastar on his era-defiling success, his contributions to Afrobeats' early international push, making a full circle with his latest ...

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

Akon is putting all his chips on the table when it comes to cryptocurrency. While some are still leery of the concept, Akon believes that the idea could change the world—starting with Africa. On ...

Akon has revealed that he and Michael Jackson once discussed plans to open music schools in Africa. In an interview with TMZ on Monday (Sept. 26), the artist, legally known as Aliaune Damala Badara ...

As his eponymous futuristic city rises, Akon has disclosed a plan he and Michael Jackson discussed before the King of Pop’s death in 2009—building music schools all throughout Africa. Akon, an artist, ...

Akon was born and raised in Senegal-Africa before making his way to the U.S and becoming the superstar he is today. He has inspired millions of people to do music and has continued to support ...

Jackson had originally discussed the idea with the singer as a way to find undiscovered talent within the continent by providing the needed facilities and resources to help improve artists’ skills, ...

Five-time Grammy nominated artist Akon has launched “Akon Lighting Africa,” partnership to bring electricity to one million households in Africa by the end of 2014. “We’re already close (providing ...