Akon’s $6 Billion City in Senegal has been abandoned due to a series of issues.

Akon performs during The Superfan Tour at Hard Rock Live held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. HOLLYWOOD FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Akon performs during The Superfan Tour at Hard Rock Live held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on September 15, 2024 in Hollywood, Florida. Photo By Larry Marano © 2024 (Larry Marano/Larry Marano)

July 17, 2025 at 5:46 p.m. UTC

By Rob O' Snap and Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Senegal has officially canceled AKON’S City Project, a $6 Billion Futuristic City but will be working with him on a smaller scale project. Senegal has reclaimed most of the original land for it’s own Billion Dollar Tourism Plans.

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