Rihanna is an Academy Award nominated and Grammy winning artist, philanthropist, and businesswoman, recognized as one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. She holds the record for the most Diamond-certified RIAA singles by any female artist. All of her studio albums have achieved Platinum or Multi-Platinum status, including Good Girl Gone Bad, Loud, and Anti, cementing her legacy as a music industry legend. Beyond her musical achievements, Rihanna is celebrated for her humanitarian involvement, entrepreneurship, and fashion industry influence. She established the Clara Lionel Foundation in honor of her grandparents, focusing on investing in community-led solutions across the Caribbean, East Africa, and the US South. She is also one of the most influential moguls in beauty, cosmetics, and fashion, with her trail blazing and culture shifting companies: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Hair and Savage X Fenty.

Akon is a Grammy-nominated Senegalese-American artist, producer, entrepreneur, and actor, known for his impact on the global music scene and the African music movement. His unique style blends Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, and EDM, earning him a massive online following of over 130 million and worldwide sales of 35 million albums. With five Grammy nominations, 45 Billboard Hot 100 hits, four Diamond records, and more than 300 collaborations with legends like Michael Jackson, David Guetta, Gwen Stefani, Lil Wayne, and Eminem, Akon's influence is unmistakable. 

Akon's list of achievements include being the first artist in history to simultaneously hold the #1 and #2 song on the Billboard Hot 100 twice, a Billboard Music Award for "Artist of the Year. American Music Award for "Favorite R&B Male Artist,"and three World Music Awards. He holds a Guinness World Record as the top-selling artist for ringtones and is the first artist to achieve 1 Billion views on YouTube in history.

Recognized by Forbes in their Celebrity 100 list, Akon was also chosen by Pepsi to create the FIFA World Cup anthem, "Oh Africa." As the founder of the KONVICT empire, which includes labels and management companies, Akon launched superstars like T-Pain and Lady Gaga, generating over $2.5 billion in combined revenue for the music industry. 

Up next for the global hitmaker is the hotly anticipated anthem, “Akon’s Beautiful Day.” Radiating resilience and hope, the song’s message aligns with Akon’s broader mission to inspire millions through his work in Africa, where he champions access to energy and drives digital transformation with projects like 'Akon Power & Lighting Africa.' The track was recently teased on Akon’s Instagram, amassing 5.8M views and counting—further proving that his influence on the industry and his fans will endure for generations. 

Beyond music, Akon is dedicated to humanitarian work. His "Akon Lighting Africa" project has brought solar-powered electricity to 14 countries across Africa, improving the lives of millions.

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