Akon seems to be redoubling his efforts to make his dream come true: Akon City in Mbour, Senegal. In an exclusive interview with Square Milethe rapper looks back on the challenges encountered in carrying out his ambitious project and delivers new revelations. If some doubted the sustainability of the project, his statements seem to reassure that his futuristic vision will continue.
Akon has made no secret of the political obstacles that have hindered Akon City’s progress. “We are building at the moment,” he explains with determination. “There were many political issues to resolve. Many things related to development were unforeseen. I had to learn on the job,” he confides. The rapper admits that managing a project of this scale wasn’t easy, and that he had to learn as he went along. However, with the experience gained, Akon admits that he probably would have waited longer before starting to promote the project.
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“I didn’t realize how much people expected to be able to get on a plane and come to Akon City when I started talking about it,” he continues. He explains that the project was then in its early stages, and that the initial plan called for completion within ten years. “So it will still take time,” he reassures, stressing that the phase of welcoming visitors has not yet arrived.
The dream of Akon City remains intact, but it will take time to build. According to him, when the first phase is completed and the project can start welcoming visitors, he will return to the media to officially open the doors of this futuristic city. “I will return to the media to open the doors of Akon City,” he assures.
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