In 2014, Akon launched a solar initiative to bring electricity to rural Africa; within a year, it reached 14 countries

In 2014, Akon launched a solar initiative to bring electricity to rural Africa; within a year, it reached 14 countries

Akon Lighting Africa, established in February 2014, is dedicated to delivering solar power to communities across the African continent. Within its inaugural year, the initiative broadened its reach to 14 nations. Founded by Akon, Thione Niang, and Samba Bathily, the focus is on off-grid solar technologies. By leveraging public-private partnerships, the project seeks sustainable solutions for electricity access, with ambitions to expand even furt…