I think it doesn't have to be futuristic,just build a city with excellent and well organized amenities that is drainage,roads,parks,hotels, add on the citys strength and culture,it still can be done but the investors really need to get on it,kudos Akon!,it was obviously not an easy project but it can be done.

If you are watching this in 2090😮 just know that I'm here in 2024😂😂

I'm Mexican but man I love watching African KZfaqrs and learning about the beautiful continent of Africa

I've worked in real estate development and I can believe it when he says that things have gotten delayed. Theres so many things you have to complete before you even begin building anything. The construction part is the quickest and easiest part.

I never heard about the Akon lighting Africa project, that's very impressive. At least he's giving back and hopefully he does build his City, I wish him all the best.

In Africa local private developers always have problems with the government

I just came back from Senegal. Never been and was there for my cousin wedding. The country is just amazing and I’ve been to over 50countries. The young gentleman who helped him in Gorée was my guide as well. Very bright kid and well spoken kid. I don’t think people realize how deep the goree history is. I refuse to get inside. It’s way too emotional once you’re in there..

building a mega project in Africa is not a walk in the park. getting all the authorization and going through several bureaucracy and all the red tapes and envelopes under the table its not a joke.

As a Jamaican I am proud to point out that the portrait on the wall @ 9:08 is a picture of Nanny of the Maroons - a slave leader and a Jamaica national hero. She was Born in Jamaica and the daughter of Prince Naquan of the Ashanti (who was captured into slavery) from present-day Ghana.

That statue is majestic asf

Hi Steven, I loved your video 💪 I have been following this project for a while. To the best of my knowledge I think the following is going on: I believe Akon has trouble with SAPCO, the Senegal ministry of tourism. They are claiming Akon did not follow up on the land lease agreement where Akon City is supposed to be built. Also, SAPCO has offered a piece of the same land to a hotel company which has got nothing to do with the Akon City project. The situation is upsetting to Akon and to some Senegal citizens, claiming that it is typical Senegalese bureaucracy & corruption which is holding Senegal back from a better economic future. Personally I hope Akon can do some damage control and get the project back on track again. Ghana supposedly also showed some interest in the Akon City project and is presumably willing to offer Akon some land to setup a similar project. The only one who can shed some light on the current situation is Akon himself. I hope he does an interview again soon to give us an update. It's true that the crypto token Akoin is not listed anywhere on crypto trading sites anymore. However you can get ahold of the token in a Stellar DEX like LOBSTR using the swap function.

This is the first video I've ever seen of yours. I like you! seriously this is a great video and your voice/accent is quite enjoyable!

Steven thank for showcasing Africa to the world

The segment about Gorrey Island and the "Door of no return" just made me COMPLETELY LOSE IT😭😭😭😭😭😭 .That my fore-fathers might have walked through that accursed door NEVER to return,is too unbearable to fathom...

Thank you for being one of those people that genuinely shows what is happening. Excellent reporting!

Thanks for the information. I truly respect Akon and support him in this project. I wish he had more help but there is always hope!

Lot's of African countries are more serious and organised than Nigeria

Bravo to you Steven, you undoubtedly the best KZfaqr in Nigeria right now. Given the quality and value information videos you make

Amazing video good job man keep up the awesome job you are doing💯👍🏼

So glad I came across this channel, your videos are amazing bro

Best documentary on Akon City. Watching from the 254 🇰🇪🇰🇪

Akon city aside, Senegal does have a great master plan to move their capital city and have rail connect the old and new city with several developments in between the, and the stadiums, parks, government buildings etc... I hear they are making great progress on this project. I'd like to hear more about it if you can

It's so cool to see so many videos about Africa, feels like I don't get to learn or hear much about these incredible countries as much as I did growing up!

This video was well presented, well narrated and well edited. Very short and informative. I enjoyed every bit of the history. I would like to believe that one day this city will come to life, it may not happen now but as long as Akon has this dream, then nothing is impossible. Senegal is indeed a beautiful country!!

The ideation is applaudable. Hopefully he gets the teamwork and funds to continue the project, because such accomplishment isn't easy to execute.

Akon you can do it🙏🔥

you always manage to exceed my expectations with your content!

Ty for this video ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤝🏾

Discovered this channel today and you just became my best African vlogger. Just watched some of your videos and they're amazing. Keep up the great work buddy.

A civil construction project is not a university lecture that is supposed to go on schedule. If one commercial building can delay with two years, what about a city? Most budgets are just indicative budget estimates. It will be built if its supposed to happen.

Your storytelling is truly beautiful!

Wow this is interesting, it has given the knowledge i never had before, am proud of you and your tourism work keep it up.

I love how the African Renaissance Monument reminds us about the importance of a family - a strong and loving man, a supportive and feminine woman, and an enthusiastic offspring aspiring collectively towards one goal.

That statue in Senegal is literally my favorite statue in the whole world ❤

I thougt this video would only adress Akon City. But instead it was nearly a full documentary about the regiot. Great work! :D It was really nice to see this ^^

So with all the achievements and what akon has done for persons in Africa! Why am i getting a feeling like hes being bashed and called a scammer because the project doesn't get off the ground as he expected? Dont do that to your black brother man...!!!!!. the government in Senegal dont want Akon dream to prosper hes gaining too much support in the country and they dont need a man like that to come and take there job later. African leaders are not for the people. I hope hes succeeds and his dream for his country comes to frution like the electricity business he has there helping his people

What a great video, Steven. So much shown and said in so little time! I'm just coming from Cote D'ivoire and I definitely look forward to a visit to Senegal soon 💛

Thank you for this channel !! i am loving it. great content. Thank you sooo much .

Great Content! learned alot just watching this and cant wait to visit! Just subbed to the channel!

Appreciate you taking time out your life to update us on Akon city such a shame it’s not yet ready but it doesn’t mean there’s not hope much love bro and best of luck Akon let’s get it going #231native love seeing other countries

Your creativity in content creating is simply best.

Senegal is fucking beautiful country. Went there in 2016 and 2018. The best places with the coolest set of folks. Hands down best spot I have travelled to in West Africa.

My first time watching an African KZfaqr. Wow, what an eloquent speaker and well edited video! Well done! You now have a new subscriber!

Great Video!!! New Subscriber…keep up the good work

Senegal is looking better than I thought....lovely.

Great video. Very inspirational !

Thank you for sharing this news with everyone.

There is nothing but all these ppl with no motivation down talking about a man having difficulty doing what no one else has done

Thank you so much for taking us along I really enjoyed watching this video❤❤

Rome was never built in one night.

True! The buildings looks like it's not achievable. Love your documentaries ❤

Dubai was a small fishing village in the 19th century. It took till the 21st century to get where the city of Dubai is at now. Now obviously engineering has significantly improved since the 19th century so technically it shouldn't take nowhere near as long to build Akon City but Dubai was funded by the state with unlimited funds. Akon doesn't have that kind of backing behind him for this project. I think people just need to have patience. Also have to bear in mind, the world came to a stand still in 2020 and the world economy is still suffering from it.

This is so so informative. Thanks for this

9:08 I saw Nanny of the Maroons. She was well known herself,One love from Jamaica ,blessings to my Senegalese brothers and sisters 🇸🇳 🇯🇲

It’s crazy how other rappers/artists aren’t foreseeing the vision and pitching in to be a partial founder. Boss shit

Very informative. Thank you

Thanks bro you are doing great work 🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Akon you already accomplished the hardest part.dreaming about it,let’s get it king!

Spot on bro 👊🏻 good vid ✌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Great job Steven! Goree Island is so sad 😭

Steve and Tayo are doing a wonderful job....love them guys🎉🎉🎉

I'm a simple man, I see a quality african youtuber I like and subscribe

This was a good watch !

Very informative video... keep up the good work👍

Very informative. Thanks!

Keep doing what you do and keep up the good work Kon Massive move every

You've just earned a subscriber my brother. Well done 👍

Akon city would be a great place. I pray it becomes realistic soon. And the thought of how it felt walking through the door of no return.😢my heart sank!

Steven has spectacular discovery videos with regards African entrepreneurship, more importantly I'm impressed with his humble approach. I appreciate you lil bro

The way you explain things is impressive

Akon great job man. Truly inspiring 💖

This was well done. Can’t wait for my visit in September

Nice one Steven. Akon has already given so much to Africa.

Which camera’s are you using my man?The visuals are sick 👏🏽🌍

A well made Video, Sir.

Keep doing GREAT WORK bro

Love the video. Definitely watching it again

Very impressive lighting project. All the best.

You visited Senegal and your camera and professional commentary CONQUERED ❤

Your drone shot are insane bro

I was looking forward to visiting the city. It is such a beautiful project all Africans are excited about this. I hope they have updates every quarter or so, that might encourage them to produce results knowing that everyone is watching.

I believe he will get to it and objective will be met..he is a great man and his love for africa has manifest by providing electricity for many,, He need support and we saying bro u will not fail we will not let it..maybe also donation from we senegalese in the diaspora with the little we have con puss forward(thank you bro)

Thank you for taking us to Senegal with you. I'm especially interested in the Slave trade stories in Africa, for me it's about time Africa's stories were told, because the world talks about Slavery in America, but nobody talks about where they came from and what happened on our continent. The trade was way worse here. Also about Akon City I have faith that this project will reach completion, it's a matter of time and resources and funding. Nothing good and sturdy was building overnight. So patience is they key to success, amongst many other principles. Keep traveling and taking us with you :)

Senegal got this train and never make noise about it,. But we no go hear word from Lagosian about their small blue rail. Smh

This video right here provided more context and I loved the cultural confusion to it. Thank you for the clarity and helping us understand the current status of Akon City.

Great video 👊🏼

You say was but he said 2026. This is a video that should be released in 2028. 2 years after the phase 1 deadline. It's amazing what he's done so far and I look forward to the project being done in it's entirety

Bro thanks for the enlightenment to the issue

First one to comment on my favourite KZfaqr’s video 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thank you for showcasing Senegal

Don't know how i ended up here....but i enjoyed watching it. Very informative 👏 🇬🇧

That statue is amazing

I’m from Haiti 🇭🇹 somewhere in Haiti should have future city so African will not find themselves lost and they will feel like they still in Africa and we the only country that share so much in common with Africa

I could listen to this guy narrate his content all day I pray there is no scam on the people of Senegal. As someone who lives eats and sleeps ancient human history, I'm appalled that more isn't done for the cradle of human evolution. I've met people from every corner of the world, and Africans are by far the most interesting to me. These are an ancient, special people and more needs to be done to limit the undue misery and suffering inflicted upon them.

Thank you for letting us know

I realy enjoy your Chanel. Thanks

Your video deserves a million views y in a week bro. Very great documentary

I pray he gets all the help he need to achieve his dream. It is possible Akon! Cheer brother!

Akon: You don't build a city in 24hrs. China: Hold my 🍺

5:07 They're bragging that North Korea helped build the statue with slave labour in a absolute authoritarian country with no human rights. That's not something to brag about. They should have built it in their own country not just design it and let North Koreans actually built it.