Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist and philanthropist Akon is building a first of its kind 100% crypto-based city in Senegal, West Africa, and the only form of trade that will be used is his own digital cash currency called AKoin.

The futuristic city will be built on a 2,000-acre land gifted to him by Senegal's President Macky Sall, located just 5-minutes away from the country's new international airport. For years, Black leaders have talked about creating their own communities and economies... and now finally, Akon is stepping up to the plate.

Now he has turned his attention to digital currencies and its underlying blockchain technology. Akon argues that blockchain can enable Africans to become less dependent on their governments.