American based Senegalese singer, Akon, has joined the Nigerian populace to protest against SARS and the newly formed SWAT unit of the police force.

The inspector general of police Mohammed Adamu today, Tuesday, October 13 announced the dissolution of SARS and in its stead brought in SWAT.

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Nigerians have started a new social media campaign to get the SWAT unit also dismissed with immediate effect as they believe it’s just another name change.

The protests which have lasted for the past five days have caught the attention of the world and people are lending their voices to the movement on social media.

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Akon has decided to join the recent protest. He took to twitter to write that, he was in full support of his Nigerian brothers and sisters.

He wrote: “🇳🇬Nigeria is one of the country i love so much and i wanna join my Little bro @wizkidayo to protest SARS, so i say together we will #EndSWAT and #SARSMUSTENDNOW”

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African-American singer, Akon, and American rapper, Fat Joe have expressed their love and musical support to Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy.

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In an Instagram live chat with rapper, Fat Joe, Akon with a sincere heart praised Burna Boy and shared how he admired his choice of music.

Akon further added that Burna Boy has been able to revive Fela Kuti’s vibe into present-day songs.

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He concluded by saying that Burna Boy makes songs with old and meaningful messages that is worth jamming to.

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Legendary singer and rapper Akon has announced some big plans. He is about to build a new city in Senegal.

He is also going to base the economy of the new city around his new cryptocurrency dubbed Akoin.

He recently took to Instagram writing “Just finalized the agreement for Akon City in Senegal. Looking forward to hosting you there in the future.”

The producer was born in Missouri however he is of Senegalese descent. He made the big announcement speaking at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

In front of the panel called Branding Africa, Akon said that the city will be called the Akon Crypto City.

He also added that the proposed Akoin currency will be the ”savior of Africa” in many ways. This is because of the currency’s security benefits.

“The system of the cryptocurrency allows the people to utilize it in ways where they can advance themselves and not allow the government to do those things that are keeping them down,” said Akon.

When the panel asked him questions regarding the city’s construction, Akon replied saying “I come with the concepts and let the geeks figure it out.”

Akon Crypto city will be built on 2000 acres of land. The land was gifted to the musician by the President on Senegal.

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The city will be stationed only five minutes away from the new international airport.

It will also be close to the coast and a short drive from Dakar, the country’s capital.

Akon who is very excited about the project said that it will be a real life Wakanda – the high tech city in Black Panther.

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American-born Senegalese musician, Akon, has divulged plans to build his own city in Senegal within the next ten years.

Speaking with Nick Canon on his morning talk show, Akon said that he started building the city in March and is still making progress. He added that the city will be called ‘Akon City’ and will have its own cryptocurrency called ‘Akoin’.

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Other amenities the city will have is an airport to fly its residents in and out.

Watch the rest of the interview here;

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American singer and Senegalese native, Akon recently sat down with the ladies of daytime talk show The Real to discuss his political aspirations. And they were all ears to hear what he had to say.

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For years Akon has been helping to fortify and empower many African nations through his Akon Lighting Africa Initiative. Since 2014, Akon and his enlightened team have been providing electricity by solar energy to many African countries, including Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Niger, Benin and Sierra Leone, so his leadership qualities are already intact. He has also provided aid to political powerhouses throughout the African continent.

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In his own words, “I know what the issues are, and as a person, as an immigrant, as a black man, as whatever you want to call it. I kind of know or feel like I know that I can take the country and move it forward.” He then went on to talk about how he is currently advising 30 African presidents, and how it is based on the development of the youth.”

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When speaking to the Shaderoom in another interview, this is what he had to say about rapper-turned-preacher Kanye West,  “Kanye is not crazy, he’s just be awakened. From a spiritual state, I just feel like he’s awake now. Now he’s the most amazing marketer in the world. He understands his audience, but he’s definitely not crazy, he knows what he’s doing. My thing is, if he does run, it’s great for the culture. Now if you think he’s not fit, that’s another thing, that’s why you got me as another choice.”

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