Aid is dead: Akon sets out the case for lighting up Africa through business

The US-Senegalese rapper best known for filling dancefloors answers your questions about electricity, music and his love of the continent

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That's all we've got time for i'm afraid, but here's a parting note from Akon:

Thank you very much for joining the conversation. With your help the commitments can turn into actions - we're doing our part by launching the Solektra Solar Academy on 15 December in Bamako, Mali.

We have a great time at COP 21, we're meeting potential partners, we've seen interesting commitments being made

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By email Tom Moore asks:

Akon, love the work you're doing. I believe there is still a place in this sector for aid agencies. Many use the term loosely and still promote business and enterprise. SolarAid for example use grants to help them catalyse markets and reach the very last mile while still selling light and building sustainable markets. There is definitely room for partnerships.

Can I ask what you're doing to ensure the very poorest aren't overlooked? Many still can't afford the cost of a home system and need help getting on the energy ladder.