The singer thinks "crypto could be the savior for Africa"The singer hopes it will help push his Lighting Africa initiative forwardAkon is the latest artist to dive into the cryptocurrency market after launching his own digital currency. Titled ‘Akoin’, the cryptocurrency is set to aid the singer’s Lighting Africa initiative – a project that aims to improve Africa’s living conditions through the use of renewable energy. Speaking at a panel during Cannes Lions 2018, the […]The post Akon is launching his own cryptocurrency called ‘Akoin’ appeared first on NME.