Senegal Cancels Akon’s $6bn Wakanda-Inspired City Project
Senegal has scrapped singer Akon’s $6 billion “Akon City” project due to years of inaction and unmet financial commitments. Initially launched in 2020 as a futuristic, Wakanda-inspired smart city in Mbodiène, authorities have reclaimed most of the allocated land. A new $1.2 billion state-backed tourism project will replace it, while Akon retains just 8 hectares.
