Akon takes a bold leap into country music by reinventing his hits

Akon is set to reinvent his iconic pop and R&B hits through a country music lens, sharing his journey and excitement for this ...
Hip-Hop Wired

Akon & KonLive Present Verse Simmonds’ ‘Sex Chronicles Pt. 2’ Mixtape [Download Link]

Akon and Buvision present a brand new mixtape from KonLive/Def Jam singer/songwriter Verse Simmonds. Simmonds, a Virgin Islands native and recent Konvict signee, is probably best known for his 2009 ...
The Straits Times

Rapper Akon to buy 50% of African music download service

DAKAR (AFP) - Senegalese-American rapper Akon announced Saturday (July 15) he would purchase 50 per cent of African music download service Musik Bi, as the platform struggles to gain a foothold after ...
The Source

“AKON: From Africa to the World” — A Cinematic Documentary Exploring Akon’s African Roots by David Serero

Acclaimed director and producer David Serero announces the release of his latest film, “AKON: From Africa to the World”, a captivating and emotional portrait of global music icon Akon, tracing his ...
Billboard

Akon Smacks Down Rivals On New Ringtone Chart

Billboard magazine this Friday (Dec. 1) will unveil a new ringtone chart measuring weekly sales of the top 20 master ringtones in the U.S. By Billboard Staff Billboard magazine this Friday (Dec. 1) ...