Top R&B singer, Akon goes into mining industry in Congo
American-Senegalese R&B singer, Akon is making some serious money moves. The singer has recently signed a deal to enter into the mining sector in Congo along with another state miner.
In the last few years, Akon has entered into various business deals and philanthropic projects in Africa. He has invested $6 billion in a futuristic city in Senegal and started a crypto currency called Akoin.
Congo is an African country that is rich in resources and Akon is going to be taking advantage. Congo is Africa’s top producer of copper and is the leading miner of cobalt in the world.