Senegalese-American artist Akon is a five-time Grammy nominee
who has sold over 35 million records worldwide, and has collaborated
with some of the biggest names in popular music, such as Michael
Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga and David Guetta.
The musician, songwriter and producer, who was born in the US
but spent much of his childhood in Senegal, is also an activist and a
philanthropist - and he has turned his sights on helping Africa.
His current ambitious project, "Akon Lighting Africa," is
working to bring solar-powered electricity to Africans in 49 countries
by the end of 2020.
Akon is also an ambassador for the non-profit organisation
Peace One Day. Last year, he and actor Jude Law brought their celebrity
power to Goma to a concert to promote peace in the Democratic Republic
of Congo.
But Akon has also caused controversy through his performance style and his lyrics.
Akon talks to Al Jazeera about running his musical career as a
business; his projects - both philanthropic and artistic; singing songs
for peace and whether he thinks it can really make an impact; and being
an African in the US.
Post by Deejay Bluemoon.
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