<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Plans for the futuristic African city 'Akon City' backed by Akon in Senegal have been scrapped after facing delays.</li><li>The property will now be developed as a $1 billion luxury resort instead of the original $6 billion 'real-life Wakanda' concept.</li><li>The failure of Akon City is a setback for Senegal, leading to a shift towards large-scale tourism over community-centered development.</li><li>Akon's new project in the area will focus on a resort model to attract foreign capital, generate revenue, and have a more tangible economic impact.</li></ul>

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