Instagram playboy is also the vice-president of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president records his lavish lifestyle on Instagram, but it is unclear where his money comes from. He is currently being tried for embezzlement and money-laundering in France, where a verdict will be announced this week.
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Meet one of Instagram's most famous playboys. He tours the world, driving fast cars and eating at the world's finest restaurants. He even gets hip-hop stars like Wyclef Jean to play at his lavish parties posting his exploits on his Instagram account. But this isn't your typical Instagram star.
He's the vice-president of a country, Equatorial Guinea. A small country in west Africa with a lot of oil.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang is the second-most-powerful man in the country. His father is the world's longest serving president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema. The Obiang family has amassed a fortune running into the hundreds of millions of dollars. But how have they made their money?
Equatorial Guinea has some of the most opaque national accounts in the world. Per head it is the richest country in Africa, yet people live in plastic-shack poverty. The most recent figures available from the World Bank suggest that three-quarters of the population live below the poverty line. But the presidential family seem oblivious to the poverty.
If the country is so wealthy, where is all the money going?
Tutu Alicante is a lawyer from Equatorial Guinea who is in exile in the United States. He runs an organisation that is trying to tackle corruption in his homeland. He knows first hand how the massive theft of public money has left little behind to fund public services.
While most of the population live in squalid conditions, Teddy splashes the cash, showing off his wealth on his Instagram account. Often using the hashtag luxury living he reveals a life of privilege and excess. Court papers say he amassed around $300m worldwide between 2000 and 2011, despite having an official government salary of less than $100,000 a year.
The Department of Justice alleged that Teddy embezzled millions of dollars from the public purse as cabinet minister. The Department of Justice agreed a settlement of around $30m with Teddy.
This year Teddy has found himself on trial again. This time in a separate case in France charged with embezzlement and money-laundering. After being unsuccessful in claiming diplomatic immunity he failed to show up to any of the court hearings. Instead, he posted videos on Instagram of himself on safari near Victoria Falls.
The French court valued his assets in France at around €100m, including a large property bought for €25m in Paris. The French public prosecutor has asked for a three-year jail sentence, €30m fine, and all of Teddy's assets in France to be seized.
The vice-president denies the charges.
The future for Equatorial Guinea looks bleak. The president is ageing and his son is preparing to take over. The spendthrift strongmen of Equatorial Guinea are not the only presidential family in Africa who are under investigation for embezzling from the public purse. The presidents of Gabon and the Republic of Congo are also being investigated by judges in France.
But Teddy's had a busy time of late posting from the beaches of Brazil to the Great Wall of China. There are plenty of countries where regulators turn a blind eye to despots who want to hide their ill-gotten gains. But their secrets are increasingly being leaked and it helps if the autocrats themselves do the leaking, via Instagram.
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[@PursuingInfinity]

When you have the power to help your people, become a real life hero and a legend, but you're blinded by greed. That really is disgraceful. Especially how he's throwing it all out there while people in his own country are suffering.

[@waranle961]

PursuingInfinity the dark side is tempting and easy.

[@sankofax8082]

as a black man. I weep for my people

[@waranle961]

SANKOFA X why are we cursed as ppl ?

[@sankofax8082]

Lost cursed by who. we are just blind. blind to the bigger picture as a race. our leaders are greedy and blind. the people are suffering and smiling. it's a real pity.

[@abdithadon89]

Capitalism is fueld by greed.

[@odd7646]

The fact that the president himself denied that there's poverty in his own country is plain appalling... Such a vile human

[@cavaleer]

Typical African leader, similar to South Americans but the countries are younger and less developed so it's even easier to exploit.

[@JV-dc7om]

Just his excuse to justify that he can spend it all and that there are no urgent needs in his country. Disgusting.

[@cunnyfuuka3259]

"Human" lol

[@huurair6523]

He referring that to himself

[@G-G._]

Judge lest..

[@sonnybarnes7439]

I worked there in 2009 building a presidential library directly for the president and his son. My camp was set up directly across the road from his Palace in the grounds of the new library. This video is very accurate. The country is in shambles. The people live so poorly. The filth is astounding! I have such fond memories of my time there and making friends with the locals, but the government there needs to be taken down and replaced. I was there during an election time and every day the president would have a truckload of beer brought down town and the doors were opened up and everyone could come and get all the alcohol they wanted.. As long as they voted for the regime to stay in power. Something needs to be done!

[@fabiocossa2420]

Yes, and first (of course) to sue at the court of Aia, NL (ICC-CPI) the Executive Board of ExxonMobil that finances the gang.

[@robertmawanda3429]

Similar thing happens in Uganda at a smaller scale. Voters are bought for a dollar due to poverty. There is urgent need for people to be enlightened

[@ricksmiff1881]

Stay tuned for the misfortune that is to come upon these selfish tyrants and their families!!

[@shaynejones7653]

@@hrmn4694 Are you for real?? It's NOT his country, it's the people's country. His job is to SERVE his people. With a mindset like yours no wonder Africa is in the donga. And I'm allowed to say that cause , as a South African, I live through this every day.

[@RehabProjectSRCB]

@@fabiocossa2420 Not gonna happen. ICC has no power to try or arrest Americans. America is not a signatory to the Rome Statute.

[@eboma9309]

The country has become his personal bank account. His end is coming soon. Evil can not continue for ever.

[@savolrat]

i just don't understand how he could sleep at night knowing he is directly causing his own people to suffer.

[@trollerjakthetrollinggod-e7761]

savolrat Just buying a comfortable pillow?

[@jyde50]

isn't that what the 1% do?

[@JOAOPENICHE]

People are bad that is the natural way of the world

[@aksa706]

kobra yea every single person with $1m+ net worth is a greedy cunt. Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Markus Persson aka Notch. In reality it's the fault of the masses for not following politics and making bad decisions when voting. 80/20 rule.

[@craigfox1572]

savolrat the same way US state senators and representatives sleep

[@garbonomics]

What really blows me away is that people still ask “if” he is embezzling money from the public. It’s so blatantly obvious that he’s a corrupt politician stealing from his people that to ask the question is an insult to everyone’s intelligence.

[@krishnakc6332]

Low literacy and culture.

[@HumanSagaVault]

low literacy from lack of support from their corrupt government, insufficient access to internet, hence no access to Information both from inside and outside of their country, makes them blind of what is really going on in there.

[@richardbyrd7268]

Reminiscent of Donald Trump.

[@Johmatri]

Imagine stealing at least 300mn from public funds and then settle with the department of justice to pay a 30mn fine

[@enriquee.m.6706]

300 millions are the general numbers stolen in his country. France works with what happens inside of France, the money laundering done in France. How do you think the system works?? France just takes the money he has in his own country? 😓

[@shangli8641]

that was the US department of justice and his assets in the US was around 30m

[@belugaabs]

Disgraceful

[@curiousgeorge6921]

They will still blame white people

[@Cubanflowers]

@@curiousgeorge6921 sweetie hi.. who are they?.. if you mean me.... a non African.. non black person...... YES... i blame pink people.. from.. all 4 corners of the globe..... especially... those american..ones.... for EVERY.. act of wickedness.. abomination and madness.. that take place in the whole of this world!................... some of these African.. politicians.. are not only disgraceful... but shamelessly embarrassingly SENSELESS too............. ...they are with ovaries..... and must follow the rules. and orders.. of their colonist and conqueror......!!! the leaders/politicians........ with the balls.. were all killed off... by the pink.. european.. and american!!!!!!!!!!....😢 😭.. be blessed

[@earth-6163]

@@curiousgeorge6921 WOW, you had to find a way to make these people suffering all about you huh? 🤡

[@Regimeshifts]

As an African, this makes me sick, physically sick.

[@peace_seeker5545]

Africa is a continent! State your country! As a human being, this should make you sick!

[@brentblack2878]

@@peace_seeker5545 doesn't matter every country in Africa is corrupt

[@kingsaya23]

@@brentblack2878 umsunu kanyoko

[@Dwaynesk]

Most of them are ….the problem is some shouldn’t even be countries

[@thehashslingingslasher6443]

Now you cannot blame other races for your own corrupt people, Its worldwide. Deal with it

[@josephdunbar2105]

I worked in EG for about a year. If you can believe it they have a Brazilian Churasco restaurant staffed with Brazilians. I asked if they moved to EG and they told me that they are flown in and out by the president every few months. One staff comes, another goes. All so a guy can eat there once every month or two. Unreal the idiocy and stupidity

[@calvinm3054]

Nah ur just jelly

[@josephdunbar2105]

@@calvinm3054 women bathe there infants in rivers polluted by human feces. No fresh water, the people live in horrid conditions. Babies die of malaria and the presidents family jets around on private planes. Calvin your just ill informed or heartless

[@orson9880]

the intelligence of the African people

[@Rulthelion]

wow!

[@zenxel]

@@orson9880 And Europeans aren't any dumber?

[@bell191991]

Needs to learn from Sir Seretse Khama. His pro-freedom policies turned Botswana from the 2nd poorest country in the world to one of the wealthiest and most developed in Africa. Only African country with uninterrupted multiparty democracy since gaining independence. What a legend.

[@anomalianomali5080]

in terms of income percapita equatorial guinea is slightly richer than botswana

[@shauncameron8390]

@@anomalianomali5080 Yet some 75% of Equatorial Guineans live in poverty as the Nguema family controls all of the wealth.

[@dedengunawan877]

@@anomalianomali5080 average or mean is not always a representative parameter, sometimes median or mode can be very different.. that's why we developed Gini index

[@thegreatafrican3367]

Don't be fooled by the media... If you don't live in Botswana you won't really know the actual truth

[@rossmunro1830]

Trust me I lived in Botswana for 18 years. Its way ahead of most African countries

[@Joelitoo]

my blood is boiling....

[@poetryaddict1]

corruption will always be the biggest impediment to progress in Africa. We must fight these corrupt leaders. The people cannot allow for this anymore!

[@natturner8641]

the people are the reason

[@shauncameron8390]

@@natturner8641 Fear and apathy.

[@ganju_san2675]

Its not just corruption, these are puppets controlled by Europe. So its like a proxy of sorts

[@countcryptonite]

@@ganju_san2675 yes correct. The west is far more corrupt by colonising africa for so many years. Treating them like slaves in their own country. And after they got their freedom on paper theyve installed puppets all across africa. Puppets who dont ask question about why for example many french african countries are still paying taxes to france? How the west is deceiving africa with trade barriers. The corrupt laws of western nations are keeping africa poor. We cant sell products to them but they can buy our cheap raw materials and dump their products in africa. The problem is far greater than corript african politicians. It starts with corrupt western leaders. Dont be fooled by these eurocentric mediaoutlets portraying all african leaders as corrupt. For example how come swiss chocolade is known worldwide while they don’t even posses cacao?

[@earthintelligent7933]

@@countcryptonite I’m doing something huge about it, I have learned that the solution to this corruption and puppetry is assassination

[@gabrielgarcia7554]

This man’s great uncle, former president Francisco Macías Nguema, in 1969 executed his political opponents by firing squad on Christmas Eve at Estadio de Malabo by having the executioners dress up as Santa Claus while “Those were the Days” by Mary Hopkins played over loud speakers. Absolutely terrifying family.

[@bayusasongko3416]

when you have all the money in the world and you choose being a clown

[@natturner8641]

you is such a wise person

[@brightadjei3800]

money doesn’t buy you class.

[@jason4275]

As long as he doesn't piss of America or Europe, by keeping exports cheep, he and his father will stay in power.

[@joyal247]

But China is the biggest importer of Guinea's oil.

[@quasii7]

joy247 That doesn't fit the anti west terminology.

[@jackparker8602]

China Is the one who imports their Oil, you Mongoloid.

[@jason4275]

Just because the oil company name doesn't say, "Chinese Oil Company" It Doesn't mean that its not owned by China, or a subsidiaries own by them, plus the Chinese may not be exporting just plain black oil, they could be exporting or making over 144 Products Made From Petroleum.

[@alltimehigh4667]

but Exxon Mobil doesnt sound chinese to me. just saying.

[@redbutterfly88]

This is a rare case of corruption in politics.. Most politicians will hide their wealth in grave but he is totally different for you to show in social media some more..

[@justice4ssr181]

One day he will run out of money for sure..

[@nartali9683]

no actually in third world countries they dont even try to hide it anymore, i am from syria and al assad family doesnt even try to hide it they live in palaces while people have to live on 30 dollars per month

[@yellowstone9232]

I'm Ecuatoguinean, and i'm can surly tell you that we are really asking for help to get rid of this nasty, corrupt and dangerous family. (I live in spain were I was born in spain too, but i am Ecuatoguinean)

[@shauncameron8390]

By chance, are you a child of Nguema's opponents that got exiled?

[@unfazedjae2645]

My mum was the same. Her family ran from E.G and moved to Spain. It’s a shame the country is pushing its people out.

[@francoisona]

You should say you're spanish with ecuatoguinean root. Show loyalty to your country of birth and the country that has given you sanctuary from the abject poverty back home.

[@SolarAdrift]

@@francoisona Maybe don't tell them how to identify?

[@francoisona]

@@SolarAdrift I like making people think. Generally an under-used activity.

[@nashchannel1990]

"A nation of sheep will soon have a government of wolves" -Edward R. Murrow

[@Msboochie2]

Sounds much like the USA!

[@MosleyKabasa1]

My heart cries out for Africa

[@winnietrending1367]

Why are most African male leaders like this. Every one of them voted into power becomes greedy. They have no love for their people.

[@DustySmith1]

@@winnietrending1367 more countries in Africa should function like rwanda

[@jackholman5008]

@@winnietrending1367 why would they care is the people aren't going to do anything🤣

[@iamieeesha9619]

@@winnietrending1367 Maybe that's why black people got into slavery. Maybe...

[@giragod9373]

@@iamieeesha9619 Greed comes upon anyone, Asians were more enslaved than Africans.

[@macclift9956]

Money can't buy a higher IQ or EI.

[@alnash1433]

Mary anne clifton foolish comment, grown up...

[@plokijuh5830]

He's vice-President and you leave YT comments. Who's low-IQ again?

[@DIYsober]

Mary Anne Clifton what is EI ?

[@jamesherr8149]

I think she means EQ emotional intelligence It’s a thing She does have a point tho if you don’t get that you should grow yourself a little bit

[@antoniocollie865]

He’s vice pr Sidney of his country and you think he has a low IQ because he’s black? Please shut up you idiot.

[@GustavoHenrique-kp5sq]

Very sad. Equatorial Guinea deserves leaders who put their people first.

[@baroodkhan3131]

Hes literally denying the poverty!! What a tool

[@axeldurman5224]

How can these people treat each other like this ? Its a disease of the mind, greed!!

[@axeldurman5224]

No dear. Greed has no boundaries, race, class or ethnicity. Bernie Maddoff, Agusto Pinochet, Emelda Marcos, Allan Stanford, Richard Nixon, Fidel Castro, and the list continues ...Were they Africans? While we're at it let every man and woman examine their hearts and minds and see what it is made of. Without the indwelling of the spirit of Jesus Christ, the cancer of greed is very much apart of our daily interactions. It is the cause of our fightings and turmoils. We fight because we cannot satisfy the passions of our greedy hearts. GREED is the disease of the world my dear.. every unsanctified son and daughter of Adam and Eve. Be blessed my dear.

[@jokerofmorocco]

If you think this is bad, you should google his great-uncle, Francisco Macias Nguema.

[@TheBostricano]

We humans can be reprehensible.

[@mehditai]

This is the kind of presidents western governments like and support

[@jesss1561]

Is it so? Why is he mostly shaking hands with Putin and other despots?

[@oomz1975]

@Mr.Beant it obvious.

[@Upsidedownmangt]

Wrong racist

[@kevinh7597]

Fr

[@oluakinwale4859]

The truth is; some people will never be forgiven. There are sins that just can't be forgiven and the Bongo family is one of them no doubt.

[@lac2275]

the perfect example of why gdp per capita means nothing in a country full of corruption.

[@javieraramirez4289]

This is absolutely disgusting

[@itsjustanapple5452]

Racist.

[@mabhodlelajj1195]

@@itsjustanapple5452 LOL so she is racist for saying someone who steal money from poor people is disgusting ?No wonder your countries are shitholes.

[@tonnyanthonys2159]

@@itsjustanapple5452 you must be those fools I have ever imagined

[@KP-rm5wk]

the us and europe didnt colozine. slavery as well?

[@marce4004]

I really want to visit my father's homeland, but how would ex-pats be treated. It's sad that such a rich country can be held back by oligarchs who care about nothing than living the high life

[@oldacc8764]

I really hope one day, there will be a great leader in africa that could make changes!

[@earthintelligent7933]

I will

[@ofbelair67]

And then the CIA says hello!

[@baronsamedi5224]

We’ve had them but they get killed because they threaten Western governments and corporations interests. Ask yourself who enables this corruption? If these leaders are so bad who is lining their pockets and getting the natural resources for a song? The West and China that’s who. African people thirst for progress but it’s in rich countries best interest to keep them ignorant and poor because then they’ll have to pay a fair price for those natural resources

[@Dwaynesk]

@@baronsamedi5224 well said

[@frootloopii]

@@baronsamedi5224 on point.

[@rd-pd8xb]

The dictator’s son is usually more ruthless than the dictator himself.

[@dhimasbasuki]

Kim jong un

[@lampardiphosphorous856]

Sad thing is, no one can stand up to this.

[@fly69jamual62]

There is no hope in humanity if such a family can live such a lavish life while the next door they've nothing to eat!

[@rudaughterofzion3903]

Things like this anger me... Africa suffers because of these type of 'leaders' with no sense, no compassion, no empathy and pay no mind to the people's suffering!

[@natuna23]

this country literally need revolution.

[@amanconceptual4768]

Karma is a bitch and their time is up....

[@shlongdonger2887]

Random Stranger their

[@amanconceptual4768]

Tags Breh thanks.. Auto correct always do this

[@GreenOrchid9]

Random Stranger selfish

[@nishanxr]

Random Stranger what karma? he is still roaming about freely even if his assets are seized he will still be the vice president. Karma is a lie always has been

[@jacoblay96]

Nishant Jayant he will get his...someone will assassinate him

[@kenbaroofficial2422]

I really respected WYCLIFFE JEAN I thought he was a conscious musician!!!!! How can he take such money and even share parties with such despotic African who's killing his county dry??

[@iamieeesha9619]

Cuz he can't say no to a couple millions, it makes people become blind to evil.

[@kikoferras7369]

Oh please stop. All of these big artists are sold out

[@romystumpy1197]

£££££$$$$€€€€€greed

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

That indeed Is the Power of Money in the African Setting and system. There is too much bling and bling within our National system.

[@davidb5205]

Wyclef?! The one who started a fraud charity (Yele) to profit off the 2011 Haitian earthquake and used the money to finance his Manhattan condo and fly his rich Hollywood friends out to Haiti for photo ops? You've got to be kidding me.

[@razaansar9226]

In countries where corruption is normal, people start thinking that its the right of the politician to embezzl money from the public. Thats the real problem.

[@mandlas.4305]

As soon as his father dies or leaves power with whatever means, it will come to an end. It came to end for the daughter of Angola’s former president - Isabelle Dos Santos. She has been stripped of most assets and her bank accounts frozen.

[@shauncameron8390]

But the party the former President co-founded is still in power.

[@joxepojoxepin2752]

Do you really believe she has been striped of her assets and she is broke now?

[@ganju_san2675]

I was in the same class with her nephew here in Liverpool. It all seems like a publicity stunt because the Dos Santos family got 3 billionaires including her

[@noosurprises]

It hurts seeing Equatorial Guinea's potential squandered. It seems like they had some of the most potential to be a successful nation in Africa, but they're ruinning it

[@eddyst4955]

Wait until you find yout about his 5 million dollar koenigsegg that he bought using humanitairan funds initially aimed to feed starving children :))))

[@jewelrybag4557]

How do these people sleep at night?

[@a4allan118]

They close their eyes and lay straight on their luxurious beds just like a normal human being and iooowh by the way they put on pajamas too. Any questions??

[@khalidovic94]

You're not funny btw

[@ikagai1000]

On the corpses of their African subjects ofcourse

[@xXxSkyViperxXx]

lol its simple. he doesnt think about his people at all. just what luxurious thing hes gonna do next

[@joaocustodio7816]

In a bed made of money

[@mohaamd_7505]

I don't understand why these countries call themselves "democracies". Why not just outright adopt an imperialistic legal system where the head of the state is called absolute emperor?

[@shauncameron8390]

@PRGASC At least Arab states have competent leadership.

[@morrishayford5716]

No ''Democracy' point of correction

[@TheAjatin]

Probably USA aid plus USA gass companies

[@clementokoro5563]

Democracy is a scam

[@guppy719]

For PR

[@michaelkiptoomwaniki5456]

the problem isnt the corruption... it's his dad's DENIAL of the corruption and poverty. wtf, "there is no poverty."

[@afrikan2012]

In Kenya too going to hospital is like signing your own death sentence! Yet our leaders are RICH and riding choppers while the citizenry cant even be correctly diagnosed in hospital because there are no drugs or medical kits!

[@DougPVlogs]

Also in Kenya, same problems?

[@karmayongjong5767]

Thieves pointing at other thieves.. 😂

[@C_R_O_M________]

Karma Yongjong if you were talking about the Chinese government you’d be very right. Corruption and successful free societies don’t go together.

[@nelsonkiiru7252]

@@C_R_O_M________ Even white man societies were founded on corruption. Ever heard of slavery??!What about colonization??

[@mrnobody6603]

@@nelsonkiiru7252 so are you trying to justify corruption ?

[@upendo.3570]

@@mrnobody6603 he's right . Most of the europeans governments were funded and are somehow funded by another country resources which they looted. I mean look at the French

[@mrnobody6603]

@@upendo.3570 But its different because that guy is stealing from his people , and spending that money in foreign countries. France stole from other countries to feed their nation thats the difference

[@dominicm8100]

All the money is going to France. France exploitation there is brutal

[@yolir.u9452]

But is not a ex france colony its an spanish ex colony they speak spanish

[@noodle1604]

No one should be surprised when a military coup happens in a country like this

[@eric7782]

This is a disgraceful on look...I hope they deal with him and the others in a way that is fair and with justice. He cannot be a leader of a country.

[@danroux4010]

The son makes his father look frugal by comparison. Nobody does big business in Equatorial Guinea without massive kickbacks to those in power.

[@usmanalhassan9045]

Absolutely 👌 true

[@petrusdijkzeul6698]

Its seems the president of Equatorial Guinea enjoyed his time, he came with his private jet direct from Dubai to Trinidad, a 17 hour flight to celebrate the Carnival on Trinidad, and at same time arrived also a Gulf Stream private Jet , probably of his son, it is shameless while the population there in his country lives in poverty which he denies.

[@surelywoo]

I've been learning about Equatorial Guinea. It seems like an amazing place. I'm saddened to learn about the corruption in their government.

[@elingles2854]

Africa wake up! The minerals are yours, not ministers or families! Take Zimbabwe for example

[@syedmuaz1187]

Interviewer: is there proverty? President: no Interviewer: :/

[@ericmoulot9148]

In the mean time, leaders who try to protect their people are combated and extradited by International organizations and arrested and judged by the International Court for bogus human rights violation charges. Very impressive!

[@federicomanuelolveira7658]

«En Guinea no hay pobreza, hay humildad»-"In Guinea there is no poverty, there is humility"-Teodoro Obiang. How someone can lie in that level?

[@sekhmaatra]

I always feel hopeless for my continent because we are not united in effecting change that will transform our lives. Maybe it is about time we took up arms and claim Mama Africa back.

[@amarushakur77]

Sadly, the story of many African and Third nations. Rich powerful and poor powerless.

[@jamescook4402]

Guess who benefits from these bafoons?

[@luvburden5743]

That's embarrassing

[@YasinNabi]

woww this is my favorite video, thanks for sharing .....

[@mercywaithaka3708]

So when exactly will the people of equatorial Guinea wake up? This was painfull to watch..

[@yellowboy623]

I can’t understand how not just these people but people everywhere can’t stand up and stand together against the powers that be and make a better world for everyone

[@aprilsavings]

this is so sad i hope someone gets in that truly cares for them wow

[@shotimemillionaire]

Why was nothing said about big oil (e.g. Exxon Mobil) whose devouring the oil and funding Equatorial Guineas's corrupt leaders? This is where Teddy and his father get their wealth.

[@sergiosantos9418]

The problem is not the oil industry that pays for the country's resource, but the lack of moral principles of those who govern and who keep the money from that resource for themselves instead of improving the conditions of those they govern

[@ryanprentice]

The Instagram account is closed, damn. "Sorry, this page isn't available." Oh my god he has his own batmobile haha!

[@francoisona]

The only intelligent comment you could make? Wow

[@hayaglamazonluxe]

It's back online

[@abubakarkamara4863]

The military needs to put their countries first above the president's

[@shauncameron8390]

But the military is under the President's authority.

[@Didmasela]

This is absolutely inhuman and disgusting and an abuse of human rights / human security. No one would mind about how much money the president's family has, as long as they can provide free hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, free and affordable housing, employment, health insurance just as the late Colonel Muammar Gadaffi provided for his people in Libya.

[@bbcisrubbish]

However, there were politicians who did not like Gadaffi and deposed him.

[@shauncameron8390]

[@kucingdterbakard3765]

@@shauncameron8390 bad Libya take!

[@emiltoutou1]

They still killed Gadaffi

[@bwdelisle]

Sick corruption. Disgusting greed.

[@steveestebon2079]

When a poor country is filled with oil, thats when the country spirals in corruption..

[@choppacal4899]

This is why I don't give to charity because the people that need it never get the money. You're better off finding a poor person and giving them the money directly rather than lining the pockets of some dictator.

[@shauncameron8390]

Or some charity administrator just exploiting the poor for personal gain.

[@slinkiegirl2001]

so danm true

[@jilanka1057]

The sad part is that some citizens support him even though they are in poverty

[@recursion.]

Cause they've been exploited

[@lukaykk]

I hope the people fight back,if that was my country there would be civil war

[@RetroBerner]

These crooks pay fractional fines for the money they steal from the people, yet the victims don't even get a cut of the fine and go to jail themselves if they steal food to survive.

[@lwnaALiraq]

Thank you for the video ...

[@lees1473]

This man even has the bat mobile 😅😂

[@AfricaGeo]

I'm all for justice but why does the French get to decide who has been a bad boy in Africa and punish them?

[@TheRobel333]

These kinds of leaders deserve a lifetime in prison.

[@baliharsingh2315]

Bless you bro

[@godliveopoku-duah9704]

This is too sad to even comprehend. Smh

[@robertmassive5335]

Why are the people of equitorial Guinea rise up to this nonsense... It's bad enough that he steals from his country but he flashes and spends it around on instagram like crazy... Not even in his own country but abroad... What a pity

[@sithersproductions]

Because then the country will be even worse like libya.

[@r.d.9399]

They're cowards.

[@Yugamxo]

Why don't you all go there and find out? When your government has all the guns and you barely have anything to eat, no information, be in their shoes before you speak up, so easy to look down from your position of privilege

[@natturner8641]

they get what they deserve

[@oo--7714]

@@natturner8641 for being born in such a place, shut up

[@jaydr6988]

He will fall by the justice of God

[@RockAfella73]

Easter bunny will get him first. Mark my words.

[@albejaine]

@@RockAfella73 😂😂😂😂 not the Easter Bunny

[@justice4ssr181]

@Vivien Ogola Revolution is coming my friend

[@justice4ssr181]

@Vivien Ogola Africa will rise tomorrow. South Africa is an example. I hope one day the whole gets united to fight against this injustice that has been imposed by the Supremacists. The truth shall prevail.

[@pattskatoey3139]

Did France not know this before they allowed him to purchase that property in Paris??? Why let him do the deed then try to punish him.

[@ethanquenum4778]

The french oligarchy surely knew about it. Independent journalists started to investigate the owner of those properties and origin of the wealth that purchased them and the oligarchy pretended to not know about it.

[@fatumataholloway4897]

This is sickening!

[@thebalmaintigers]

He dosent help or educate the people because he does not want them to think for themselves or have a voice to fight back against him. He keeps them down & suppressed.

[@shauncameron8390]

Like all dictators do.

[@madsupervilian.]

These men have a duty for their people

[@LetsTravelhannel]

Despicable! This is the only country colonized by Spain 🇪🇸 in Africa.

[@thestreamoflife1124]

The contrast is stark between those who rob and the ones who try to help

[@richardray2680]

its sad that some musicians always talk about human rights and how leaders should help their people but then when they are called to perform for thieves like this one here they do it fast! All for the money!!

[@faizolmai5844]

He has no shame

[@MRSECEA]

I am speechless. Absurd!

[@amigosindanger]

The father is the president and the son the vice-president 😂😂😂

[@akhtargul6000]

Same here in Pakistan

[@user-tj3re5tm2u]

I'm African and I'm ashamed of this

[@goofsterngafster8411]

Savage Waiting for his album drop

[@n00n1n]

How can you sleep a wink at night knowing you're embezzling your county's money from your own people. You're stealing money from your own people and living and flaunting a lavish lifestyle but your people are starving and living in poverty. Absolutely despicable.

[@Somfox1]

it is so insane to se such high level corruption while people are dying in hunger .. shame on you .. this man must be investigated and to face the consequences of stealing the public money

[@seeemax]

all the americans and europeans president support him with his family , we are just tired about this , the people for equatorial guinea nobody helps us, we don't know what to do

[@jesss1561]

Why is the Jr showing pictures where he is shaking hands with Putin and other autocrats?

[@cultureclique2173]

What a shame! It’s disgusting!

[@dhanmanikalita5024]

Sick and very disgraceful

[@Kiran-tw9ok]

It's not surprising for those who have studied political science and economics. If Equatorial Guinea is rich in oil, then due to low cost of extraction and high returns due to international scarcity, oil industry will generate huge profits, this will conversely lead to other sectors of economy being neglected. The high amount of exports will appreceate the value of currency, making imports costlier. Thus what could have been compensated by imports now would not be thus making common goods costly for citizens. Now to maintain power every government needs 3 things : support of subordinates, keeping the number of subordinates low and money to pay the subordinates. If government can capture the lucrative oil industry, it can pay the local leaders good money and pay military good money to crush dissent. It does not need the support of mass public, it just needs to do enough to keep them above subsistence levels. The government then does the rest through ideologies wether it be religion, communism or nationalism to take attention off the inequity. Thus it has no incentive to invest in citizens. A classic case of resource curse.

[@namk2008]

To find someone true character just give them power!

[@shauncameron8390]

@Cash cow Acc Not really. Power just magnifies what they already were.