September 5th 2023.
Akon is still a firm believer in the potential of African investment. In an interview on the Revolt podcast titled Assets Over Liabilities, he urged Black people to pool resources in Africa. “We’re leading in every single sector,” he said. “Just imagine if we all just decided to take all our money and go to Africa. Where would America be today? It would collapse overnight.”
He has been working on his ambitious project, Akon City, since 2020. Akon City is a futuristic city in Senegal that is inspired by the Marvel film Black Panther and its fictional country, Wakanda. Akon said in an interview with The Associated Press that the project is intended to provide an alternative to living in America.
Progress on Akon City has faced setbacks due to the pandemic, but Akon is determined to see the project through. On the podcast, he discussed the 10 year plan he has for the city and what he believes is necessary to make it a success. “Africa is in a position where if African Americans take position now, every single African American would be a millionaire without even thinking twice,” Akon said. “So, you guys come with the discipline, you guys come with the knowledge, you come with the resources.”
Akon City is due to open in 2026 and will include the largest hospital in Africa. Akon is determined to make his project a success and encourages Black people to invest in Africa. His message is clear: when we come together, we are capable of achieving great things.
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