Akon just unveiled his $6B ‘futuristic’ city in Senegal; reviews are mixed

straight to your inboxManchester City have given Napoli a deadline to conclude a deal for defender Kalidou Koulibaly - according to reports.City have already strengthened their defence with the addition of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth but the Senegal international remains Pep Guardiola's top summer target.The Blues and Napoli appear to have hit a stalemate in a projected deal, with the Italian club’s owner Aurelio Di Laurentiis not budging from his £72million valuation, while City do not want to

straight to your inbox A proposal to take Aleks Zinchenko to Napoli as part of a deal for Kalidou Koulibaly would be heard, according to the agent of the Manchester City player. City have still not agreed a deal for the Senegalese defender as they look to correct a mistake from the last summer transfer window and replace Vincent Kompany.

R Kelly has again been denied release from prison on bail, as he awaits his various trials on sexual abuse charges, this time by a New York appeals court.The Second US Circuit Court Of Appeals in Manhattan upheld a previous ruling by a Brooklyn federal court judge to deny Kelly bail.

HBOVisionaries.com.Below is a description of the finalists and their films:The APA Visionaries competition was established by HBO in 2016 to provide a platform for Asian Pacific American stories to further the dialogue about representation in Hollywood and the importance of diversity in entertainment.“At HBO, we are proud to see how much theAPA Visionaries competition has grown and the impact it has created in the industry,” said Jackie Gagne, SVP Multicultural Marketing, WarnerMedia.

The 64th edition of the BFI London Film Festival — rejigged due to the COVID-19 crisis and largely shifted online for 2020 — has unveiled its full program. Chloe Zhao's buzzy Nomadland — bowing in Venice before heading to Toronto and New York — is set to screen, together with Pixar feature Soul, directed by Pete Doctor.

straight to your inboxNapoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis took a swipe at Manchester City as he suggested bad blood between the clubs from two years ago is affecting negotiations for Kalidou Koulibaly.The Senegal defender is one of Pep Guardiola's top targets this summer as the Blues look to do what they tried and failed to achieve last year and secure a long-term partner for Aymeric Laporte following Vincent Kompany's departure.

straight to your inboxLiverpool and Manchester United have joined Manchester City in the race for Sevilla defender Diego Carlos, according to reports.Despite already recruiting versatile Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake this summer, City are looking to strengthen their back-line even further after their struggles in defence last season.Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly is the club's top target but City are in no rush to sign the Senegal international and are willing to wait until the Serie A side lower

R&B singer Akon is officially moving ahead with his plans to build a futuristic pan-African city in his native Senegal that he previously likened to the fictional city of Wakanda from the movie “Black Panther.” On Monday, Akon announced that construction on the $6 billion project will begin next year in an effort to help the country’s tourism industry, which--as is happening in many other countries--is ailing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Akon is moving forward with plans to build a “real-life Wakanda.”

American R&B singer Akon is moving ahead with plans to create a futuristic pan-African city, announcing Monday that construction will begin next year on the $6 billion project despite global tourism's uncertain future. Akon, who first announced his idea for the utopian city back in 2018, has described it as a “real-life Wakanda," comparing it to the technologically advanced fictional African place portrayed in the blockbuster film Black Panther.

American R&B singer Akon is moving ahead with plans to create a futuristic pan-African city, announcing Monday that construction will begin next year on the $6 billion project despite global tourism’s uncertain future.

The 24th American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach has wrapped its virtual edition, with Chris Bailey's basketball drama Curtis picking up the best U.S. narrative feature prize.

DAKAR, Senegal -- American R&B singer Akon is moving ahead with plans to create a futuristic pan-African city, announcing Monday that construction will begin next year on the $6 billion project despite global tourism's uncertain future.Akon, who first announced his idea for the utopian city back in 2018, has described it as a “real-life Wakanda," comparing it to the technologically advanced fictional African place portrayed in the blockbuster film “Black Panther.”On Monday, Akon said he hoped

straight to your inbox Manchester City target Kalidou Koulibaly played in a reserve team for Napoli as their preparations for the new season got underway last night. And that is being seen in Naples as a hint that the Serie A side are already planning to be without the Senegal defender in the season ahead.City are relaxed about the signing, waiting for Napoli to drop their transfer fee demands.

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straight to your inboxCity could offer Garcia in Koulibaly swap deal - report City are reportedly considering offering Eric Garcia to Napoli in part-exchange for Kalidou Koulibaly. That’s according to a report by talkSPORT , which states that City could reduce Napoli’s asking price for the Senegal international by offering them another centre-back in exchange.