Sarkodie Rapper Sarkodie has praised Senegalese-American music icon, Akon, for his significant role in promoting Afrobeats on the global stage.In a post on X on May 29, 2025, Sarkodie applauded Akon ...

Veteran Nigerian music producer Olumide Ogunlade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has dismissed Akon’s recent comments about pioneering Afrobeats, describing them as a “half-truth” comparable to ...

He clarified that while Akon’s influence in spotlighting Nigerian artistes was notable, it did not equate to being originator of the genre.

Newark, NJ - In Part 1 of our interview with Newark native and Howard University filmmaker Opoku “OpotheBoat” Boateng, we sat down with Set Designer Lillian “Phoenyx” Ojo, and Gaffer and Sound Mixer, ...

Akon’s wife is suing Publix after alleging a male worker sexually assaulted her during a 2022 visit. Legal action is now underway.

For this month’s ‘Made in Africa’ column, we list the music from across the African diaspora we’re taking into the summer ...

The award-winning filmmaker captures the emotional and cultural landscapes of 12 African nations, offering an immersive journey into the museum’s new African Art galleries.

Thiam, one of Akon’s four wives, has filed a lawsuit against Publix Super Markets after a traumatic 2022 incident where she ...

According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the incident took place in September 2022 in Roswell, Georgia.

The fashion industry in Africa comprises accomplished designers whose creations have received global recognition.

Industry experts note how Akon’s project could transform African urban development ... aspects of cryptocurrency implementation in city planning, though noting implementation complexities.

AKON CITY / AKON In addition to luxury hotels ... singer aims to "stimulate microexchange and financial stability in Africa and beyond." Akoin was launched in 2020, but according to the BitMart ...