Akon to Create<br />Climate-Conscious<br />City in Senegal On Jan. 13, Akon announced<br />the finalization of his<br />agreement to create Akon<br />City in Mbodiene, Senegal. In a post to Instagram, Akon told fans he was<br />“looking forward to hosting [them] there in the future.” Akon, via Instagram The 46-year-old celebrity previously<br />discussed his plans for the city in an<br />interview with Nick Cannon in December. Akon, to ‘Power 106’ According to a spokesperson for the<br />Senegal tourism ministry, the city will<br />be a “campaign for the environment.” Akon, who describes Senegal as home, hopes to<br />benefit the country by putting his fortune to good use. He also criticized those<br />who don’t use their money<br />to help others, saying they<br />were “wasting” their wealth. Akon, to ‘Power 106’
