Akon

Senegalese-American Hip-Hop Recording Artist & Producer; Social Impact Entrepreneur & Founder of Akoin

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Akon Biography

Akon is recognized as one of the most powerful voices across Africa and the Diaspora, named to the Forbes Celebrity 100 & 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa list. Through Akon Lighting Africa, he has already brought solar power to 18 countries in Africa, creating safety, health and well-being for millions of the 600M+ Africans who lack electricity today. Akon is also the visionary behind Akon City, a sustainable and eco-tourism smart city in development in Senegal, Africa where Akoin will be the central currency.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/09/2024.

Akon Videos

  • Akon Talks Life In Africa, Friendship With Lady Gaga, and Marriage
    Akon dropped by the neighborhood to speak with Big Boy about life in Africa, the music industry, and his successful career. Plus, Akon explains why...
  • Akon, Chairman & Co-Founder at Akoin | Malta Week 2021
    AIBC Summit had the great honour of welcoming very special exclusive guest Akon for the third time in a row ! ⭐
  • Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2019 - Akon's Speech
    Akon, a Grammy-award winning singer and a social entrepreneur, founder of Akon Lighting Africa and Konfidence Foundation, spoke at the Sharjah...

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    Akon is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Celebrity, Civil Rights, Music, Social Activism, Social Justice.
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Akon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Akon for your event is $200,000 and above. Akon generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are T-Pain, T.I., Common, 21 Savage and Anthony David. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Akon for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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