Singer Akon Plans to Build $6 Billion 'Real-Life Wakanda' in Senegal, Reports Say

Singer Akon Plans to Build $6 Billion 'Real-Life Wakanda' in Senegal, Reports Say
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In the Marvel Universe, Wakanda is the fictional sub-Saharan African home country of superhero Black Panther, who was famously played by the late Chadwick Boseman.
Famous Senagalese-American singer Akon wants to build a futuristic city in Senegal, The Hill reported.
The new $6 billion project called Akon City will be situated in the middle of Ngueniene, a municipality in Senegal and Akon plans it to be a refuge for all members of the African diaspora.
The singer believes that Africa, and especially his native Senegal, has long been in need of economic investment. He calls the future region a "real-life Wakanda" and plans to create a technology centre and "Senewood" in it to develop the film industry.

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