Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Hip Hop artist Akon launches initiative to bring electricity to 1 million homes in Africa

Akon at the 2010 World Festival of Black Arts and Cultures press conference held at the Grand Hyatt on September 24, 2010 in New York City. PHOTO/File

Five-time Grammy nominated hip-hop artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Akon has has initiated a partnership with various organizations to bring electricity to 1 million homes in West and Central Africa by the end of 2014.

The initiative known as "Akon Lighting Africa" covers 9 countries including: Burkina Faso, Congo, Equatorial

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