Senegalese locals left disillusioned by lack of progress on Akon City
While originally spruiked as a futuristic city inspired by the Marvel movie Black Panther that would emerge as a “beacon of innovation and human development” and bolster the West African and Senegalese economies by Akon in 2018, there are few signs of the city’s development beyond a ceremonial stone that was laid in a field […]
Akon to build second African crypto-city in Uganda
Senegalese-American rapper and businessperson Akon is set to begin building another crypto city, this time in the East African nation of Uganda. According to a report by Uganda’s flagship television network NBS, the country’s government has announced the allocation of land for the project. Akon City in Uganda will reportedly occupy one square mile half […]
Celebs and crypto in 2020: Blockchain cities, Bitcoin newbies and Twitter trolling
Celebrities have long been used to promote brands, products and services to varying degrees of success, and the cryptocurrency space has been no exception to this practice. In years gone by, the biggest names in the world of entertainment have made waves in the crypto space for endorsing or investing in projects, tokens and companies. […]