Top 5 African musicians who double as activists

Farida Dawkins January 25, 2018

Top 5 African musicians who double as activists

Image of Akon…photo credit: Realnews Magazine

Akon

Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam is a Senegalese-American rapper who’s belted out hits like “Smack That” and “I Wanna Love You.” He’s been featured on records with Michael Jackson, Gwen Stefani, T-Pain, and Snoop-Dog. Akon formulated the Konfidence Foundation for disenfranchised youth in Africa. In 2014, he founded Akon Lighting Africa which has provided electricity by way of solar energy in 15 African countries.  

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: January 25, 2018

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