A company led by American-Senegalese R&B singer Akon has signed a deal to finance a copper and cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint venture with a state miner, according to a contract published by the mines ministry.

R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company

As the world mourns the loss of ‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman who brought to life the world of Wakanda in the hit Marvel film, R&B star Akon plans on making it a reality.

Singer Akon to build 'real-life Wakanda' city in Senegal

Akon announced on his social-media channels on Monday that he is building a city of the future in Africa

Today Tonight: Singer Akon announces futuristic in Senegal

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R&B star Akon enters Congo mining sector in JV with state company

Singer Akon to build 'real-life Wakanda' city in Senegal

Today Tonight: Singer Akon announces futuristic in Senegal