Akon: Got $1 Billion Chinese Credit Line & Gave Electricity to 80 Million Africans

Akon stopped by to talk with VladTV about his light up Africa Project, how he used to live without electricity, and how the politics of starting his project were extremely tricky. Akon let us know that he grew up in Senegal a small country on the West coast of Africa. Akon grew up without electricity and running water, and when it came time to eat, cook, or wash he had to use the same water from a running water well for everything. "When I came to the United States, and [saw] the projects or what they claimed to be projects, Vlad I thought they was living in luxury, compared to what poverty is back home..." Akon explained that the US citizens have it a lot better than others around the world.
So what led to Akon lighting up Africa? His grandmother was the main inspiration. He explained she never moved from her hometown and still lived without electricity. "Every time I would come, I would try to upgrade her, but she would never take it... one day I said ma I'm not coming to visit you anymore... you have to at least let me put electricity in the house. Come to find out the grid was so far out; I don't care how much money I had there was no way I could bring electricity to her." That's when he said something had to be done, not just for his grandmother but for everyone in the rural area living without power. "Without electricity, you can't even begin to develop a country, let alone your own home."
Akon got started by partnering with a some of his Billionaire friends he made along his career, and he wanted to build power plants in the five major areas of Africa so the countries could share the plants, but as he got his investors together, he began running into the politics. "I started to realize how deep it was cause this is the type of business that starts real wars, the politics was little heavier than I expected..."Akon explained it was too complicated for him to be dealing with, so while searching for another solution, he came across Solar Energy. "So I went to China, met up with some friends out there, some manufacturers, and aligned myself with one of the biggest companies in China, that's own by the Chinese Government, that manufactures Solar..." Akon learned a lot while doing this project, like how there was a significant tax on solar products due to George. W Bush. "He did it because his main agenda was in oil, he needed the oil to keep burning right, so anything renewable he wanted to keep away because if effected the money." Akon took advantage of all of the unused solar products, and the Chinese manufacturers gave him a Billion dollar credit line to start his project. Akon's project is now in 15 countries, and he's provided almost 16 million people in Africa with power, and energy.
Check out the clip above.

[@vladtv]

One of the most important interviews I've ever done. It's pathetic how little media coverage this has gotten.

[@YungPoppa23]

💯💯💯

[@fab7224]

Real talk

[@tbj5854]

Pathetic, but expected.

[@jasonwhite8537]

bring us that dr. Umar Johnson interview

[@biggJgrimey7]

a black man helping black people in Africa not getting media attention in the Amerikkka shouldn't surprise anyone. anything that uplifts black people goes against the White Supremacist standard here in Amerikkka.

[@fab7224]

This is the kind of things that need a nobel prize.

[@Nevastopcashin]

+Tendai Beast but he gave it too 80 million people.

[@fab7224]

Tendai Beast who told you nobel prizes are given only for inventions??

[@ken2388]

and obama got one as well

[@wendycheng484]

+Tendai Beast Akon jump started a project that provided free electricity produced by solar powered energy to millions of people.

[@WhyNotQuestionEverything]

Swear to God

[@2wnty2]

Who’s here in 2020 is the real question.

[@oliverhaze4878]

your mother

[@Jesus.G.Ramirez]

Gtfo with this dumb shit! Move you ass over to a Ariana Grande vid or something!

[@maliklad7643]

After checking JT the Bro moved to Africa and he on the same wave

[@downiemcsyndrome8067]

Pepega

[@2wnty2]

TheRealMrMcCoy I agree he seems like he’s a really great man and all about giving back to the people!

[@uoeno-it603]

13:29 dude catches himself falling asleep and plays it off by shaking his head 🤣

[@detroitisback8021]

Lmmfao he did too 😂😂😂

[@zaynkaden1780]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fah-q4587]

Lol made me fast fwd to watch

[@CHILDSANONYMOUS]

lol

[@thomaswilliamjohnson3022]

Fake friends love to hang around

[@moneymess7923]

People idolize people like Floyd Mayweather. I idolize people like this. Infinite blessings to you Akon

[@feman5274]

Money Mess 🙏

[@semwen737]

Mayweather is a typical show off black American. A lot of black people don't understand, once you have money, you shouldn't let people bully you. With the type of money Mayweather has, he could go to Africa open a multimillion dollar company, triple his money and become a "King" overthere.

[@mfukwanaecke757]

Too money traumatized for that...

[@imramo540]

Floyd Money mayweather worked for his money please don’t tell him how to spend it. AND how do you know he ain’t giving charity. Don’t judge a book by its cover !

[@jaycharles9144]

Floyd put blood sweat and tears in for his money he worked hard since a child physically to get where he is , he didn’t talk into a microphone and get rich , he can do whatever the fuck he wanna do to be honest

[@beatsbyjc]

Get this man a Nobel peace prize.

[@yoooo3231]

That's American. Black people don't need white Folks awardsor recognition. The work is still Being done

[@joseneto9393able]

He dont need that shit

[@thatahkabdul]

Facts!! White Europeans don't wanna shed light on how Africa is the best place to invest your money

[@iTreasure]

@@yoooo3231 yeah cause Nelson Mandela was white lmao

[@cazjosh]

Yes indeed, he deserves it...and the other guy needs some smelling salts...

[@gatordontplaynoshit3332]

Look how he lights up just talking about the good he's done for (his) people. Love seeing shit like this.

[@kalanwascher4327]

Why "his"? We are all one race lol

[@markk105]

Hella funny name lmao

[@nmdskuro_bianco4670]

Not everyone will understand that tho . blessings to akon

[@anthonypeters44]

Definitely it makes akon happy to help others

[@moustm4698]

@@kalanwascher4327 foh

[@carmelitacarter3913]

Akon never forgot his roots. He knew what time it was to leave United States. He is building his own country. When you are low key you will stand out more.

[@Nappyhead242]

Just came to see the comments about the nigga on the right. 😂😂

[@ADRIAN4975]

Napyhead Me too man un easy yawning n Wilding lol

[@matthewomwa7057]

Napyhead this nigga probably bored

[@TheLoveBomberz]

Somehow they still managed to turn it into a race thing

[@GjoniClan]

me to hahha

[@MrROCKHARDCORE]

Napyhead phuahahaha

[@mookeychase0907]

These are the people we need to glorify....salute Akon

[@newideas5572]

mookeychase0907 I absolutely agree!

[@diehatazmixtape]

Maaaan this shit is super big yeah Akon on his shit a real one I tilt my hat a million times.

[@diehatazmixtape]

Shout out to Akon man salute dude

[@LeathaFace87]

Damn vlad...get homeboy a fidget spinner!

[@AzariahRandle]

kodiac 87 I’m DYING at this comment

[@54andcounting17]

Lol

[@chiefsnf633]

kodiac 87 😂

[@yewy100]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@92118]

😫😫😫😂😂😂

[@scottslaymaker91]

"And its growing" -dude on the right, best contribution to an interview all of 2019

[@BrisbaneBhoy]

Quality over quantity 😄

[@dementedmindstate7063]

*Damn, this interview woulda been better without this fool next to Akon. Respect to Akon.*

[@marquellwright3456]

Exactly

[@WrathOfEvo]

+Tendai Beast I know right damn people are so annoying.

[@_thacieng]

Demeñted~Miñdstate All 'African Americans' here should go back home AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

[@EJCraig-uw4mg]

Demeñted~Miñdstate nigga how tf u type in bold?

[@WrathOfEvo]

E.J. Craig *Lmao*

[@canadianprisontalk.withthe2783]

I’m a white man who was born and raised in Canada so I know I’ll never fully understand 3rd world poverty but I do know how good I have it. Praise Akon for being a good person and seeing the bigger picture. Nobel prize for the og Akon .

[@hotpepper5037]

They will never do it . Akon is helping people

[@priscillataylor522]

Your comment is nice , but I'm sure you know the true history of the continent of Africa as well as Canada (indigenous people there), Australia, India and other countries of people of color. Again your commit is nice, you should do research or you may know already. 3rd world you should really research the truth.

[@RobinGoncalvesThe1St]

Being white doesnt stop you understand the 3rd worlds poverty lol.

[@canadianprisontalk.withthe2783]

Robin Goncalves you’re right. Not what I meant. Just meant I’m a white person from Canada so I’ve never experienced being in a position we’re my government oppressed me or holds me back. As well as never experienced third world poverty.

[@NotYourTypicalMermaid94]

You're comment is a kiss and a slap in the face at the same time...

[@aixareina6813]

AKON MAY THE LIGHT YOU GIVE TO THE WORLD BE RETURNED TO YOU.

[@alwest1966]

All praises to Akon, this is what you call helping your people. .

[@killahcro5664]

Actually he sold out his people to China. Even though it is a Chinese business Africans will foot the bill for everything. Chinese will take no risk and make nothing but profit while importing 70% of the workforce from china and all supervisor and leader will be Chinese,

[@freeworld2275]

He just enslaved Africa, not help them.

[@caylaa3878]

It’s like a kid waiting for his dad to get done talking to somebody in the store😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@marvingriffin54]

Lol

[@jamesneil-abe4775]

Perfectly said!

[@kennethroberts2969]

@boodirty tired from being on the road

[@hilo63]

10:05 noddin out

[@backayaadadventures7462]

@Manny Bruce I've been saying the same damn thing about him too. I'm so perturbed by his actions very annoying.

[@vanessah4545]

We gotta protect Akon at all cost. The type of things he's doing for Africa gets a black man killed.

[@fentonmiyare266]

Facts!!!!

[@Ifollowmusic1]

Vanessa H the Chinese will protect him. He’s too much of an asset right now - akon is making Africa boom - the people like him respect him and listen to him they want him in Africa. Hopefully soon Africa, with akon’s efforts, Fortune 500 companies will set up offices there & hopefully it’ll go nothing but up from there

[@joefamiliar7510]

Y'all going to Africa? I'm not lol I can't protect Akon from Philly 🤣🤣

[@edwardpfingston8903]

What got me with this interview is when he said G. Bush put a 200% tax on renewable energy....goes to show they dont have anyone's best interest except for the rich smh

[@vanessah4545]

@@edwardpfingston8903 of course they don't. Especially the Bush family they profited off 9/11 and the war. The Bush family had money invested in oil. It would hurt them significantly if everyone used renewable energy.

[@scottwerner1635]

One of the most incredible stories I’ve heard. Well done bro... Well done.

[@rafaelplazola1199]

My man on the right said “🗿”

[@ReeceMarshallPersonal]

🤣🤣😂💀🤣🤣🤣

[@tashastidwell6915]

😜😹😹😹😹😹🙀🙀🙈😳😂😂😂😂

[@haitianamericancadet1499]

😂😂😂

[@havokm3]

He way gone, he done had enough

[@anthonypeters44]

Man on the right don't give a damn

[@pbdtrigga]

This video deserves a billion views people, let's start sharing.

[@HotFrassRadio]

People too busy liking egg on Instagram smh .

[@Rojozproduction]

Absolutely! Imagine if 10 artist got together! J cole, nas, jay z, dr dre, eminem

[@joeroberts2156]

Maybe Snorlax should sit it out next time

[@Jmoneythadon]

bofl i was thinking the same thing why is he even there?

[@shaneleone4606]

hahahhahahaha snorlax? you get the win for that

[@gregoryedwards3467]

LMFAOOO

[@Ac3mxl]

W

[@mslondonlove1435]

LOL W

[@acealexander9070]

This is great! Thank you for sharing this.

[@me.2662]

The one at the right, is that kind of friend that is with you not because your money. Akon can talks about anything that he always be there. He can sleep straight during the interview because he knows this...and Akon too. Respect to that!

[@ClutchFirst]

That dude on Akon's left was just sitting there like a big vegetable. lol Seems like he only knows hustling/thugging. :/ Yawning as if what Akon was talking about was uninformative or irrelevant. That's the difference between Africans and Black Americans. Ask this dude about the block, snitching and bitches. He'd have a whole story. Great interview Vlad

[@toddtrainer3560]

Nigga was quiet the whole time 😭

[@IAmWhatIsLaughter]

love this comment

[@rebeccaburrell6335]

I'm sure your right to an extent but I'm sure he's just uninformed of things of that nature but seeing that he's affiliated with akon I'm sure he's up on topics other than just the block and bitches

[@DoctorDejay]

He actually fell asleep.....eyes closed and all...smdh

[@ClutchFirst]

For one, I never used any profanity in my statement. So, if you want to have a civil conversation I don't see any reason to tell me to "shut the fuck up". As for him agreeing and nodding, we all can do that. He added nothing of value to the interview or conversation. Lets be realistic here. The dude was practically falling asleep during the interview.

[@andrewmartinez9519]

May God bless Akons soul

[@jerknorris2483]

Andrew Martinez I'll say he did dudes beyond rich

[@Shaneyaboy]

Amen brother

[@wfijvddjjklngfdgh1747]

There are diamonds in the rough

[@andrewjames3342]

Andrew Martinez I totally agree.

[@LoskiTheFirst]

only racists would dislike this

[@milkasplaylist]

much love keep spreading the love

[@marierie888]

Probably one of the best interviews I've seen on this show.

[@celasegamay5371]

This is the difference between the African and the black American and there side by side

[@JayPeaa]

right

[@hneufvil]

Stop the division

[@AuraysTimelessChannel]

why do the differences have to matter? the color? really? something you can't even control? use your fucking brain. the content of your character is what matters. we all have skin and the color doesn't dictate a DAMN thing.

[@celasegamay5371]

BlacknesUnforgivable ur just mad because ur baby momma sha key ma kicked u outta the house

[@BlacknesUnforgivable]

+Cel Asegamay hey dumb ass , re read what i said I said that most blacks in harlem arent afro americans they are Caribbean,afro latino,etc etc. Harlem has been losing its afro american pop for decades. And Shitgeria is the most corrupted country on earth. This explains its millionaires and billionaires.Your people are known for swindling. You dont have any clean self made billionaires like robert f smith or oprah winfrey

[@shinagloe2642]

While All these rappers are icing out there neck and crashing Porsches akons giving electricity to millions, great man.

[@diempardon4259]

iLoveWeekendz on the backs of Black Americans and has done nothing for them in return to them building his wealth.

[@icankickflipok]

Came to make the exact same comment. Akon like, "Eminem vs MGK, or 80 million people getting electricity?"

[@icankickflipok]

@@diempardon4259 explain?

[@erikaguirre9794]

He means that akon hasn't put his money into America's African American population for making him rich. He explains it already tho, america is filled with opportunities that people arent taking. Hes helping people who are forgotten in the world and were never given a chance. Akon is 100% doing the right thing

[@macanmurda2001]

Erik Aguirre 🎯

[@realtalk9760]

Am I the only one crying how OG Boo Dirty can't stay awake? He look like he in class waiting for lunch time 😂😂😂😂😂

[@alistairmaleficent8776]

I remember Akon from the 2000's, and to see what he's done in the time in between is mind-blowing.. this is a real boss right here. Thank you, Akon, for doing all of this. You're amazing!

[@HG22Times]

The dude next to akon feel played. He thinking he was gon talk about his 10 city tour, and his 12th mixtape

[@HG22Times]

His first line came 11 minutes in......... "And Growing."

[@WrathOfEvo]

Well he did. It was just in a seperate interview

[@ChiefKene]

HG500 literally when I read this comment he said it lol

[@flatearth685]

Hey mayweather...this what u supposed to be doin wit yo cash...champ☝️🏽

[@JoseDior_]

Its his money. You can only say what u want people to do. Some people help others, some people help themselves.

[@pauljamerson15]

Yeah you greedy bastard...

[@amirlum24]

So all these fuckn billionaires in the world that don't help with shit & u wana focus on a boxer who literally got his money from the muscle lmao goofy nigga

[@rviesnes2062]

Youre the one who's in the wrong trying to dictate what people should or shouldn't do with their money. Criticisms are like a homing pigeons. They always return home. Don't complain about the snow on your neighbors roof when your own doorstep is unclean

[@reggieturner5180]

Nigga can do whatever he want wit his bread, and akon got a LOAN he didnt even usr his own money

[@damedash261]

People with millions and billions should make the world a better place much respect to Akon he is a real one!!!

[@purelight5132]

I see nobody commented. Your so true. I nee he gave electric years ago but didn't know how or why. 🙏We pray for him and Kanye Ye west right now. Richard Pryor tried telling us and did kat Williams, Dave chapel. We need to love the Africans because they still coming pure from the mother land. Africa is the one and only land of god's people. Please pray some part of you or who you marry comes from this land 🙏🌹🥰

[@icebergvishnu]

that's such a good way of putting it. so many opportunities for growth in Africa

[@BWellCoaching]

Knowledge is truly power. Him finding out about that China/US solar plant deal not falling through and taking advantage of that was genius 👍🏿👍🏿

[@harolddodds5849]

More than that is was his exposure to the world that he saw the opportunity

[@masterxeon1001]

damn akon. Thats one hell of an accomplishment. Literally brought a country into the 21st century.

[@cn-yg6vf]

masterxeon1001 Africa is a continent not a country.

[@nickreyes3604]

c n akon said 15 countries so I think that's what he's talkin about.

[@chon.nk.7550]

+Nick Reyes 15 countries still do not equate to 1 single country and those 15 countries are in Africa which is a continent. People need to learn to differentiate things.

[@jong7513]

The 15 countries don't have electricity. The homes don't. 80 million Africans aren't suddenly up at night, reading, or watching TV. Babies are still being born in the dark. BTW, the Chinese are doing this, and using Akon as a frontman. Who wants to bet the Chinese are requiring their own workers to come install, etc? No jobs for the local people, and claims are that he gave electricity to 800 Million people now! LOL BTW, anyone looking to buy a bridge on the cheap, holler at me. You'll make your money back collecting tolls within a month!

[@mohamedtouray3881]

masterxeon1001 FACTS

[@bossman7302]

That other dude tryna act busy so he doesn’t have to awkwardly stare at the camera 😂

[@ASMR-XI-ZUI]

Yh that can be really awkward

[@koala4204]

We all been there

[@gamezbar8947]

They can always go back home. Brilliantly delivered by Akon. Man I love this guy, i was thinking why am i not hearing about Akon. Little did I know, he was lighting Big Africa. Lots of respect and a million wishes of luck "Incredible Akon" May "God" Protect you.

[@stevenobiol4809]

Instead of pissing and moaning, he actually did something. Next interview leave that other guy out.

[@gitmnews3564]

@Alex Wolf no they weren't the money was literally just sitting there do a little research

[@YungKGDaExRapper]

Steven Obiol lol the homie yawning and shit sleepy ass niiga

[@YungKGDaExRapper]

Alex Wolf i dont think i get your point G

[@feman5274]

Steven Obiol Why's he sitting there with a fat ghetto child?

[@feman5274]

Yung KG Da Ex Rapper The man shoulda left that hood ninja in the hood so he can sleep then give the interview.

[@EGrisby852]

how the hell can anyone dislike this?

[@joseph1541]

610PA because of the idiot on the right and racists in the comments I'm guessing

[@madiba4ever210]

AMAZING recent developmental work on this project, my Brother. #2019

[@Pimpishone]

I never really had much interest in visiting Africa but now I'm definitely going to do so.

[@roderictronetheonlyperfect2526]

the dude on the side ready to go home and sleep

[@pharaohbamenra4314]

RODERIC Trone the only perfect human ...need to just take his @** home!

[@highstrangeness2396]

looks like pills opiates and or benzos or he could just be tired as fuck but a couple times it just looked alot like nodding out on an opiate, I could be wrong but Im pretty good at being able to tell.

[@stellargentlemen1121]

Shut is draining to try and listen to Akin talk positivity and have to look at this guy's face my God, couldn't be more life draining than this hmguy, brush go home go to sleep one back and do the interview when your ready, you do realize your on camera right? Maybe dude is truly a good dude I don't know I don't know him but giving off a bad vibe sitting there as if he would rather be anywhere else but there SMH! SMILE BROTHS DAMN!

[@stellargentlemen1121]

Funny thing is I'm sure Akin is tired of telling this story and probably is tired wants to just get some food some head and go to bed in that order, by he is at least not acting lie a ducking 5 yr old that wants McDonald's and is shopping with mommy and ready to go home, Akon is clearly media trained and extremely intelligent! Maybe the guy next to him is just as intelligent but damn couldn't be further from media trained, NEWS FLASH WHEN YOUR I'M CAMERA, PODCAST, BASEMENT INTERVIEW WHERE EVER DOESN'T MATTER ACT AS SUCH!

[@bihmthethird]

...symptoms from post traumatic slave disorder...

[@margareterougier8469]

Nobel Prize for Akon

[@zayidblackmoor]

Margarete Rougier Word! We'll see...

[@preciousredeemed4165]

For Taking Other Ppls Money?

[@theignoranceofwisdom5923]

Obam

[@preciousredeemed4165]

J Taylor So Akon Put Zero Amount Of His Money Into Africa ,Only The Chinese Did ....And You....Wanna Thank ..Akon?

[@subwayandchill6397]

Nobell prize for the guy on the right

[@sbusisomadondo852]

First time ever commenting on here, very enlightening interview, best I've seen on here, I didn't want it to end

[@realplexent]

Saw this video a few years ago. Landed back on it. Great interview. I feel all of what Akon is saying and doing makes me want to go to Africa and start a business. USA has been good to me but it never feels 100% like home. I can’t go back to Mexico cuz their isn’t much opportunity and them cartels ain’t no joke. My sister and aunts n uncles have visited Africa and say it’s beautiful. So maybe one day I can go n visit

[@andrayanderson19]

Ah man, this interview is deep on so many levels. The guy next to him looked almost mocked for lack of a better word when Akon mentioned that "claim to be projects line." Basically, Akon's poverty premise flies directly in the face of that man next to him & his "hardcore, i'm from the hood, i've had it rough lifestyle." As a third world immigrant myself, very few Americans know what real poverty is. Young "African American" others have it worse; trust me. Pick yourselves up Black Kings & toss some of your excuses in the trash my brothers.✊🏽

[@mmiller7615]

Good point, but poverty is a mindstate. People in certain African nations and other Third World countries are poor in comparison to Americans. In some cases, they do not know that they are poor. The poverty that Blacks in America experience is caused, in part, by the system. Comparing Blacks in America to Blacks in other countries is not "apples to apples".

[@smjce22]

+marcus Miller Exactly, and the financially poor in Africa are not shunned the way the poor are in American by the avg person.

[@mmiller7615]

+Jay Riina At the end of the day Black is Black. However, some African immigrants come to America and try to distance themselves from Blacks. They fail to realize how deep the oppression is here but question why some Blacks are unable to succeed.

[@HighTreason007]

real talk

[@lastzulu180]

+marcus Miller that because white people told them to do that

[@bakerXderek]

Good Guy Akon

[@Curling_Rack]

cheah

[@BERNARDO712]

Untrue... but idiots believe this.

[@jameswhite6056]

+Bernardo Brito u should elaborate

[@Kemozabe]

holy shit, cheeeaaah!! 👌🔥

[@wendycheng484]

+Bernardo Brito there are many partners and sponsored involved but with Akons star power he started it all and is the conduit to this project

[@alinag3831]

That’s what people need to do for others, great job Akon ur an inspiration and that is the true description of giving back, helping the ones that have nothing!!

[@WildBoyLiv]

Akon is a real G for this here in 2019 #ShowingMyRespect

[@Blaq_Phantom]

This is the type of interview that needs to be an hour plus

[@cazjosh]

I don't know if the guy on the right could last that long.....

[@trysephiroth007]

The total interview was over an hour, this is just a clip.

[@epicscratcher5162]

1 minute tops

[@ronharris8799]

That's why Byron Allen's lawsuit is critical. We have to be able to tell, our own stories.

[@krich106]

The gave Obama a nobel peace price for nothing.... But can't even give this man a head nod? Damn shame.

[@BreuckelensFinest]

GoldenBoiiProduction The point is he did it. He's making a very positive impact on humanity. And this is absolutely incredible!

[@SongsAboutHappiness]

+BreuckelensFinest Did you hear why they gave it to him? They gave it to him so he could make a positive change in the world. They turned out a bit disappointed because they expected more. RIP

[@ASSman864]

obamas a dumbass

[@G4MR1]

wow, I'm baffled at this comment. What Akon has done is definitely good, but you can't down what Obama has done in America. I mean shit look at where we were and where we're going. Let that shit sink in.

[@WisamAyCee]

nobel prize isnt about america u dumbass, its about what u do for the people, america isnt the world, i know ur brainwashing government teaches u that but trust me, there is a world outside america

[@gatordontplaynoshit3332]

Dude straight noddin off lmao

[@innovativeteamsolutionsllc1797]

Speechless - What A Consciousness - Best Interview Ever!!!

[@ShawnStayVibin]

Real role model right there 💯✊🏾

[@xSIJUx]

Yea. much respect. hes so good at rubbing his eyes and checking out his manicure periodically. The guy on the left is not bad either.

[@chuckcarter4251]

Wouldn’t go that far ... Akon Kelly got some skeletons trapped in his closet 🤣

[@Rojozproduction]

We need jay z, j cole, eminem, dr dre, hopsin, erryone to do something like this! Just imagine!

[@Rojozproduction]

@Goerge Bent the people need to know about this shit

[@briandcarey3110]

Look up Sam Pa

[@polobands4415]

Akon is the real Black Panther!!! Here to right the wrong and make the people strong!!!!

[@GabrielGarcia-cy8fo]

Polo Bands yo facts! I was just thinking this no disrespect

[@gasol8680]

not muslim, extremists!

[@gasol8680]

There are extremists in every religion group

[@ramadanmustafa4277]

@George More then 2 billion muslims on earth .. boko haram doesn't represent Islam .. and akon from Ghana not Nigeria

[@diempardon4259]

Polo Bands He has done NOTHING for Black Americans. He is literally mocking you and your people. He faked the felon life to build a hip hop audience, take money from Black American households to give to a country that sold your people into Chattel slavery. And now instead of being on African platforms he is going to American platforms for clout.

[@iAmLeslieJones]

I’ll be in Africa mid Nov. to see the possibility! Super excited!

[@DMAVJ]

Great job man.

[@thetruth7786]

Akon has always been and still is an inspiration. We blackmen got to realise that if we do not build our communities, countries or continent..nobody will do that for us.

[@CmonCuhh]

people need to be idolizing THIS, not no lil dreadlock rappers

[@amaxwiththefacts]

Come on. Teenagers will always look up to people in their twenties and thirties. Just the way it is.

[@B.A.D1987]

Great work

[@ayodejiibrahimba5873]

Thank you man for what you are doing for Africa. you're our pride.May God bless you .i am a Senegalese and I I have seen your job for the country and the continent.Africa needs real son like you.we love you man .

[@leojohnson3406]

May the ANCESTORS known and unknown continue guide and protect akon and his team and make a shining example in africa

[@CaliTrapLord]

Akon is a true entrepreneur

[@mondomental1158]

CaliTrap Lord that’s a part of it but he’s a visionary, a humanitarian, and a great son of the country and continent that he’s from. Dude deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

[@chrisavalos8912]

Thank you akon cant wait to see more food and water and technology advances for Africa and Mexico together we stronger I see the heart you have for your people I also have the heart and applying action for Africa and Mexico

[@Kinghippi3]

Met Akon back in the day. He’s really a good guy. Keep it up G

[@AshesnDust83]

I hope people know that what Akon has done and still doing might be one of the GREATEST humanitarian works in history. He has done more than ALL those phony charities combined!

[@nbaker1894]

J D Z is bill gates secret KZbin.

[@TheChrome22dome]

Yeah and isn't Bill Gates the one coming out with these supposed vaccines He's just like the Ted Turner's of the world and wants to depopulate society If Bill Gates and people like Warren Buffet were truly helping they would've given running water and electricity to 3rd world countries

[@samiraa3671]

Akon isn't doing anything for free. It's a business. But still commendable. Africa needs more investors.

[@YAYYEE]

Dude with Akon so street that the conversation of Africa solar power got him yawning & tired , nodding, i bet u talk to him about food, weed and murder his ass will wake up. He need to be learning something.

[@mariohill9212]

typical memphis nigga

[@NatAli-bq6gd]

YAY YEE i just assumed hes heard the conversation before.

[@consciencethief6538]

Akon is a Real Boss

[@DrOdTtg]

YAY YEE facts smh. well said

[@MrAngusyoungistheman]

YAY YEE You're right, but I think he's extremely high on weed and probably codeine syrup. That's exactly what it looks like. I'm a lilly white boy, probably the exact opposite of that guy as a person, and I look exactly the same way when I'm crossfaded.

[@TheElectricalNut]

Much respect dude 👍

[@najahshikamaru103]

"A billion dollars aint shit for what Im trying to do" Akon Pure selflessness

[@ayemula2807]

always respected akon hes a true idol what other nigga u know made money and changed millions of lives in they homeland ? inspirational tbh

[@ayemula2807]

nigga next to him sleep tho shoulda took his ass out

[@centerforward2967]

+Tendai Beast corner man

[@ayemula2807]

+Tendai Beast og u gotta take ya nelson mandela ass up off my comment b

[@chillhomie7]

+Faceoff Billy We have a direct link to the motherland. I'm 100% Black African and I know my tribe. You're probably a mixture of 20 different tribes with a little of bit white and native american.

[@matthewprescott8074]

Dikembe Mutombo quickly comes to mind, but this is truly amazing.

[@strangeclouds7]

That guy next to him thinking damn u done yet?

[@ninetythree97]

hahaha

[@justice5897]

StrangeClouds he look like I'm going to fire on him I got shit I want to say

[@victorallen3341]

aint we friends on gta??

[@fjrorfurtu5h651]

Akon may God bless you and protect you for the great thing you have been doing in Africa I'm from Ghana and I wish u will come to Ghana soon

[@paulbaldwin68]

I humbly appreciate your positive energy King Akon

[@deanhughes2081]

he is doing the kinda stuff tupac wanted to do for his community

[@devingulyas3627]

Dean Hughes na Tupac didn't care he just wanted to be rich and help his family

[@kristinaanderson909]

thats the point tho pac shoulda invested in communities in africa

[@assassin971]

Kristina Eymert pac died young

[@jooseysmoolay7767]

Pac talked too much about what he wanted to do, you have to move in silence or be silenced

[@amaxwiththefacts]

True. But talking a lot does help other people of gaining new ideas.

[@lionintu]

this dude chewing his lips, cleaning dirt under his long ass nails, falling asleep and waking up lost for the whole video

[@clintonquinn83]

lol I thought I was the only one that noticed!

[@4thLanePromo]

lmfaooo real shit wtf

[@jhard9096]

lean

[@spencerford2149]

Vic da G it's Og boo dirty he from Memphis lol He can rap But this mane look dumb af on the video

[@Heresjaken]

Vic da G might be stoned

[@mac-penny5722]

God bless you sir! Africa needs people like you.

[@justinellis9465]

This is an amazing story. Akon's a very selfless and kind individual.

[@kreneesimo]

Will you please film an update video on Akon? Would love to know what he has accomplished since you made this, preferably without the other guy sitting next to him this time lol thank you for making this video!

[@godfada6]

Kelsey Renee word right! My son was damn near asleep throughout the whole interview 😂 I can count on 1 hand how many words he said 😂😂😂 But big up to Akon tho 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@andresmith6591]

The other individual sitting in the interview appears to be bored and uninterested. Classic example of confused and miseducated individuals who are unable to engage in the vision. Read what is on his shirt: Konvict. Not trying to presume any sterotypes on this man but body language speaks volume.

[@andrespaz4439]

@@andresmith6591 Konvict is Akons brand. Im guessing hes one of Akons artist

[@andresmith6591]

@@andrespaz4439 It doesn't matter. Body language, attitude and demeanor showcases the validity of those that engage in a platform for the purpose of providing insight to their viewing audience. No presumption, only an observation.

[@feman5274]

Kelsey kreneesimo He should be more selective as to the company he keeps.

[@defoperator7993]

why did akon have a thug next to him strung out while he talks about an elon musk level intellectual shit?

[@unchangable]

elon musk intellectual. are you getting confised by akpn?

[@unchangable]

elon musk intellectual. are you getting confused by akon?

[@PirateTHESteam1]

+unchangable It's not such a weird comparison to make. They're both good men working for the betterment of humanity.

[@pridepower9331]

Def Operator that's his brother.

[@alonzomanuel9126]

that's his brother

[@gyanaddo8729]

Akon keep it up, you are always the boss. God bless you, for the Very Excellent good jobs.

[@hagosmtewolde7438]

This interview never gets old #Akon#Nipdagreat🙏🏽Africans .. 🇸🇳🇪🇷

[@pauloskidane2819]

hagos mesgoun hey habesha

[@saadbe3016]

I guess Black Panther is real

[@kingraza6598]

Thought it wasn't. Believe it

[@ricardooringe5024]

@Saad u can bet ur pink ass that is real JACK!!!!!!

[@yunwine3540]

Why y'all at his neck? That seemed more like he called Akon a superhero. We gotta stop that shit cuz some of these white folks actually rock wit us.

[@Rojozproduction]

Imagine if 10 other artist got together?!

[@godfreyreedy9413]

Someone give him the The Nobel Peace Prize.. Well done Akon.

[@connorwestgate]

until china removes all the people in 10 years

[@fwtx817__3]

I salute this man frfr 💯

[@jleron22]

Akon is a stand up guy, respect for doing what's right in the eyes of the lord

[@juswolf22]

Let's give dude benefit of doubt maybe he heard this story thousands of times

[@gerardoneri5115]

jay scott lmao sure

[@htplilj94]

He was there for it all lol

[@TheTweakerTechnique]

Vlad thinkin they washed their clothes in the water they were about to drink. No Vlad.

[@moeynola6747]

Jesus Christ lmao that's how white people think

[@psyCodEd]

great stuff

[@shawnhopkins8923]

Bless you brother you getting it's I have never heard of you but I will definitely keep you in my prayers

[@rainboots8069]

"this is the kind of business that starts wars" powerful words... dude next to him is ignorant

[@echad6259]

yeah, talk crack, clothes and hoes and he's all ears

[@WrathOfEvo]

How is he ignorant? He hasn't done anything lol.

[@rainboots8069]

Nate Hale his whole body language says everything

[@WrathOfEvo]

+Rain & Boots Because he may be tired he's ignorant? He's a performer and he performs he probably flakes on sleep to get stuff done like a lot of performers do. Just seems like a big deal for nothing.

[@mansamusa3387]

That's what I was thinking

[@young-mikevevo9073]

Exactly what I'm trynna to do for Haiti 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹.

[@DerrickDes]

Young-mike Vevo YEAHHH Haitians need an organized reform similar to what Akon has done for Africa. Haiti is just a small island compared to this giant continent that Akon is reforming. If it can be done there, it most definitely can be done for our little island but so much more. I want to restore the Haitian culture back to its former beauty.

[@diempardon4259]

Don’t be like him. Build your own wealth in your own country. Do not feed off the backs of Black Americans.

[@kiaoconnor3547]

Yes brother

[@officialogav]

Tryna do the same for 🇲🇽&🇩🇴

[@officialogav]

@Sarah Anderson I'm with Haiti as well👌🏽Ive had 3 haitian homies and they understood how it is as a immigrants child, 3rd world poverty, the definition of loyalty and how the US is why different👏🏽I had 2 Haitian females too😍😋I love y'all women❤💦

[@InterdimensionalBarbell]

Thank you

[@champmarly7665]

Best interview on VLAD

[@Analia1ish]

So disrespectful having a dude yawn while you talking about real shit smh

[@eazy1174]

Street Justice disrespectful having that bitch close his eyes

[@pablochampagne525]

Street Justice Yeah yawning and falling asleep... would like to see his reaction and change if some strippers walk into the room i bet his eyes wouldnt close like that

[@masterafricankingofjamenos1645]

nigga on right shiiit

[@masterafricankingofjamenos1645]

I mean on right my bad

[@Youngprophet987]

I mean damn yall forcing it he coulda been high af or tired ppl are too quick to judge a book by its cover

[@thefitnessgodone1351]

Akon teaching people everywhere

[@locgodmarley9418]

2020 we here folk 💪🏾👽

[@MrMzcurlz1]

What a legacy! Hats off to you young brother and all the lives you have changed!