China Jiangsu International Archives

Akon is continuing his mission of lighting Africa with his solar company. (Courtesy of Akon Lighting Africa)

Music Star Akon Lights up Africa with Solar Company

by Stacy M. Brown January 31, 2018October 31, 2020

Platinum-selling music artist Akon has teamed up with fellow Senegalese-American Thione Niang and Malian entrepreneur Samba Bathily to create Akon Lighting Africa.