Akon On His Mission To Provide Electricity To 600 Million In Africa

Akon is making good on his lifelong goal of leveraging his celebrity to give back to Africa by resolving the continent’s energy crisis. Last Summer, the Senegalese-American singer -- in partnership with political activist Thione Niang and entrepreneur Samba Bathily -- launched Akon Lighting Africa initiative’s “Solar Academy” to provide an affordable source of electricity to 600 million Africans. Since its launch in Mali’s capital, Bamako, Akon says the institution has made significant...