Akon Closes $6 Billion Deal

Akon isn't just the guy who's on an upcoming track with Tekashi 6ix9ine.

Earlier this year, the  Senegalese-American mogul finalized a deal to build a city in Senegal, which will be called Akon City.

And by "city", they mean an entire city.  In fact, Akon just closed a $6 billion deal with KE International to build Akon City 

 

 

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KE International awarded US $6 Billion construction contract for Akon City, 🇸🇳https://www.prweb.com/releases/ke_international_awarded_us_6_billion_construction_contract_for_akon_city_senegal/prweb17165260.htm

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Here's more from the press release:

"Akon City has awarded the contract for building and executing the city to KE International, a US based Consulting and Engineering firm. The US $6 Billion futuristic-cryptocurrency themed City is founded by Senegalese-American superstar and philanthropist Akon.

With the awarding of the contract, KE International has secured US $4 Billion from investors for the first and second Phases of execution of Akon City, and will have Dubai based Bakri & Associates Development Consultants lead the architectural designs under KE International guidance."

Your move, JAY-Z.