Akon's Vocational Leadership in Africa and Beyond
Explore the inspiring story of Akon, a renowned singer and philanthropist, and his impactful initiative, Akon Lighting Africa. Discover his vocational calling rooted in providing light and hope to communities in need, showcasing the power of leveraging one's vocation for positive change.
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VOCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION Daryosh Ghaisariee Wood 2301
WHAT IS VOCATION? A particular occupation, business or profession A divine call to God s service or to the Christian life The job or service we have been put on the Earth to accomplish by God
WHO IS AKON? Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam Singer/ songwriter and record producer Also did a bit of acting Became a big name after his debut album Trouble
AKON LIGHTING AFRICA Started in 2014 Akon, Thione Niang, and Samba Bathily Idea gotten after Thione had lived in village with no electricity Bathily provided his solar power company and worked together to light up Africa Provides lighting and energy to over 14 countries in Africa Provided 5000 people (mainly young) with jobs to install lights and services
VOCATIONAL CALLING Grew up in Senegal, a country with limited electricity and resources Because of his hard childhood, he decided to do something for others in his position
AKON LIGHTING AFRICA https://vimeo.com/102650910
QUOTE So what you know about God comes first into our lives, everything that we do is for Allah, so what you know about that Holy place called Touba where prophets are born, so what you know about coming here, getting money, and investing it back in home
