R&B singer Akon has a close relationship with Senegal where he spent his early childhood. He is now working on some major changes to build a new city near Da...
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), also known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and actor from New Jersey. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P), the first single from his debut album Trouble (2004), followed by the second single "Lonely".