Akon Speaks About his New Initiative

Author:
AlJazeeraEnglish
Publisher:
AlJazeera English
Publication Date:
18 March 2014
Tags:
Kenya, Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Kenya is just one of many countries in Africa where people struggle to get access to electricity.One hip-hop singer and record producer is hoping to change that through a new initiative. Five time Grammy award nominee Akon has teamed up with Give One Project and ADS Global Corporation. Al Jazeera speaks to Akon.

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