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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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...

[@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...

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Lunar.cipher]

+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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@aixareina6813]

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

[@TheWorldNeedsSolace]

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.

[@smocloud]

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

[@smocloud]

@@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 🎯

[@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.

[@leojohnson3406]

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

[@Alchemichal]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Dexit88]

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.

[@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.

[@scottwerner1635]

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

[@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

[@Unseen337]

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.

[@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.

[@scottslaymaker91]

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

[@BrisbaneBhoy]

Quality over quantity 😄

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@LeathaFace87]

Damn vlad...get homeboy a fidget spinner!

[@AzariahRandle]

kodiac 87 I’m DYING at this comment

[@54andcounting17]

Lol

[@chiefsnf633]

kodiac 87 😂

[@yewy100]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@92118]

😫😫😫😂😂😂

[@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

[@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

[@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...

[@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.

[@agee843]

This is the type of positivity that needs to be broadcasted. Continue to move in silence and continue the success my brother!! Always wanted to meet ya!

[@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

[@words007]

Hats Off to AKON Huge Respect from me and I'm sure from those 16 million Families as well.

[@Pimpishone]

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

[@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.

[@dillonromero8958]

thank you akon. this made me cry tears of joy

[@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.

[@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.

[@godfreyreedy9413]

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

[@connorwestgate]

until china removes all the people in 10 years

[@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

[@bakerXderek]

Good Guy Akon

[@StacksSats]

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

[@alistair_maldacena]

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!

[@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❤💦

[@leewashington6835]

This is my favorite power move..... Invest in people Salute to Akon.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@rigoa5369]

Akon a legend 🙌🏼but homeboy next to him popped a xan before the interview 😂

[@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 🙏🌹🥰

[@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

[@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

[@jean-paulsmith1841]

I'm disappointed more brothers with money aren't building up Africa like Akon is saying. He is putting people up on Game. Notice the capital G.

[@urielibarra1213]

Lol why would they if they American? Akon is from there so it makes sense

[@jleron22]

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

[@htcblack5205]

We Need More Akons in this world. best interview i ever watched!!!!!!

[@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*

[@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?!

[@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

[@keithoberg5365]

I hope he continues to grow and grow he will end up going down in history. It's nice to see a rapper use his power for something on a grand scale. the opportunity he has it really could just be in the initial phase. good luck

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

Keith Oberg Absolutely!!! Not to negate or discredit the ones who buy Turkey's and toys around the holidays, school supplies, shoes and clothes and pay a few bills. However, this is beyond awesome! Just imagijne the impact this will have these families.

[@thefitnessgodone1351]

Akon teaching people everywhere

[@lainit.mcneal1666]

The creativity & intelligence of black men always makes me proud.

[@DCeNu]

If that was a white women saying the same thing about the whites a bunch of black guys would've jumped that how racist we are...

[@jaypey8253]

@@DCeNu Get out of here troll. Go watch some white shit if you don't like it

[@frankgallagher7362]

Jermaine Young Show some respect, this is a lady you’re talking to idiot.

[@yxng2335]

Marius S no it’s called encouragement, that’s what many white people don’t understand. By showing support you prevent the negative actions like black people making money from crimes just to waste it on jewellery, you encourage them to go the correct route and support others. Stop looking for a sob story, black people and other races are always put down but white people are seen as every race as creating things, that’s why it’s not highlighted and with the fact that the creation of things were by stealing from others which pushed them to poverty (like Africa). No ones hating on white people just supporting the black people who choose to do right

[@JP-wk7cc]

What about the guy in the right yawning and dozing off during a conversation about saving Africa. He's embarassing.

[@marierie888]

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

[@marcusexx]

About to build my own business in the Congo.💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@maloherbel5262]

Marcus Exx best of luck to you brotha 💯

[@johnharry5027]

Lmao

[@Mandelasmind]

Which congo

[@YS3hundred]

🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

[@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.

[@gpmbae1]

This makes Nipsey Hussle proud. I am proud of our African Brother Akon. Ubiquitous.

[@Jrrr692]

Stfu

[@epicscratcher5162]

Yall should go back home

[@tanhuulusoy]

@@epicscratcher5162 you should go back to Europe then

[@epicscratcher5162]

@@tanhuulusoy Im Sicilian living in Sicily..I am home 💪

[@mattbartolotta5494]

Tf this gotta do with nipsey hussle? Lmao

[@najahshikamaru620]

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

[@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

[@stintza]

Salute to Akon. Incredible.

[@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.

[@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

[@spider-scott8438]

IF WORLD would be fair, this man would get a Nobel peace price. And his friend Nintendo Switch.

[@havenautart]

Scott Surma get him a VR set. Make it interesting.

[@matthewnorthern5759]

Funniest shit of all time

[@92118]

Lol

[@allenwashington2631]

Lol

[@says4r281]

You made my day lmao

[@RICHARDFLORES2100]

This is not a good man... This is a normal man. A simple human being. This is what god intended for us to be. He is doing what is right. We can all learn from this human being!

[@kidfazer]

RICHARDFLORES2100 this probably sounded better in your head

[@MattAndersonFilms]

WHY is the dude on the right even there???? If he's gotta be there AT LEAST act interested in such an important topic.....smh He fell asleep 4 or 5 times. Ridiculous.

[@trysephiroth007]

This was like a two hour interview. There were lots of parts about him and this was just a small segment.

[@mrlloydval2887]

yes, let's fault people for when their biology makes them feel tired. real humans never get tired.

[@BasedMilitiiia]

The man was facing 244 years Let Em sleep

[@belizegal29]

Matt Anderson Films , there big guys sitting on some hard ass fold out chairs.😂

[@feman5274]

Matt Anderson Films That brother should now start keeping better company fitting the occasion.

[@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 😂😂😂😂😂

[@eggstreamcampbell1248]

Wow how have I only just heard about this whilst scrolling through youtube akon you are a legend and in 1000 years from now you will still be remembered and it won't be for locked up LOL.

[@gmr4765]

God bless Akon , people like "cash me outside" get a lot of attentions but when someone is trying to help the ones are in need to get no attention I mean I'm not saying he's doing it for attention but he does it because he had a past and I believe he deserves a merit but yeah

[@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??

[@NSGLiv]

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

[@andrewmartinez9519]

That is a soul fulfilled

[@Sifuthc]

Proud of you Akon we need more people like yourself in the world!

[@adrianewilliams5851]

Andrew Martinez Amen

[@diempardon4259]

What has he done for Black Americans.

[@abercrombieKID1000]

He's not a black american so from your statements perspective he's not obliged to do anything, better yet he's helping others that have it 10x worse than the typical american struggle story period.

[@FBIAlex]

the realist interview ever

[@eugeneward6466]

Akon leave the industry alone you found your nitch bro keep helping 🙏

[@yoooo3231]

The industry is where he got the start, became who he is, met the friends he need, and why he's doing what he's doing.

[@HorizonHipHop]

@@yoooo3231 no. He played the industry game to get to where he's at, he's a businessman and a philanthropist, I think he figured out how to crank out hits and it was all to get to the point he can do big shit like this.

[@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

[@souljamandingo2015]

Akon well done brother, you gave back to where you came from When most ppl make it they forget where they come from.. well done sir also be careful because the evil powers that be will not like this💯( protection guidance )

[@ntsakomukansi4997]

I wanna be like AKON! 😭

[@KDR_13]

Bro fell asleep. He like.. I can't wait till this damn interview is over!!!!zzzzz

[@pawetfashions6104]

tonia riley yes typical nigga! My people make me so sick and embarrassed

[@drippinsauceskrr9429]

@@pawetfashions6104 cmon now thats harsh he a invidual why you so rascist. You think all white people are the same?

[@prince_sach50]

@@pawetfashions6104 Fact

[@thedangerwich5476]

@@pawetfashions6104 what a fucked up thing to say.

[@djpurpaholic3262]

@@pawetfashions6104 you should be sick of yourself fuckboi

[@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

[@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 .

[@sickfoo5506]

Akon is legendray man!! Way to stand up for you people !

[@MatataMcCleskey]

Y'all acting like you couldn't hear Akon with dude sitting there.

[@dabad7986]

Lots of people like having a bro with them. Haven't you seen Dave Chappelles special. You don't have a Mack Mitten's?

[@reportedoften6417]

Dabad lmaoooo

[@jamesgrayasrider]

Don't like the additude of the light skin brother. I run into that type a lot where I live. Every time I open my mouth to express ideas on what should be done. An African American that's still in the sunkin place gives me trouble. Don't be like this light skin dude. That slave mentality keeps all of us down! That light skin dude got the mind of Esau. You can't have the mind of Esau and be black. It will make you insane!

[@jamesgrayasrider]

fernando meneses huh? Are you talking about Akon??? Man no man! Do you say that because of what I said about the light skin dude? ??? Do you think us black folkes go around just hating each other like animals? Huh? The African American light skin dude is brain washed by western white culture. Believing in a white jesus and taking on the mind of his oppressor doing as he would do. Dislikeing as he would dislike. Akon is the man! More of us black people in America should be like him! Did you say what you said because you thought that I would go age shit crazy and hate someone???? Or do you take the slightest action of any man and think that's its some kind of gay threat against you or whoever. I'm mean. Your kind of overreacting a little bit. I don't know you but I wouldn't think twice about the 4min and 25sec time mark at all. Lighten up man. Geese! And just after that. He talks about how extending the grid makes Africans richer. You hate that don't you? Well guess what? All of Africa is getting it together and working with China to make it happen. Africa will be the last continent on earth to be modernized with today's technology. It will have the most advanced cities on earth!

[@4EyeFoxbody]

jamesgrayasrider I didn't read anything you said. I was talking about the idiot next to him. Useless

[@blurboy8859]

This is what a real SUPER MAN LOOKS LIKE!!

[@sirorigeneral9549]

Black panther 😉

[@harolddodds5849]

You did hear him say he did it for his retirement and to scale for opportunity to profit

[@pizzangels1]

The dude on the right is literally every media news person who saw this n still decided to posted what jhene morning routine is

[@ambo9569]

Leave my girl Jhené alone, she's changing lives too with her music and mental health advocacy🙏💯

[@mollyhartel8319]

It's absolutely ridiculous I haven't heard about this until now. The news should be talking about this everyday

[@Drediggy]

Vlad this is the most important interview you've done!!!! This makes me a fan forever. Great work great interview.

[@djmaxreloaded7050]

It's 2019...edit that sidekick out of this great interview dang!

[@tinastruth]

EXACTLY Hating ass dude its sickening to c his MISERABLE ass

[@feman5274]

Marlon Reynolds Trifling partner he's got😒

[@djpurpaholic3262]

all these dudes acting like bitches lmao

[@dessie254]

What was the point of having him there? 😂 in the first place such a distraction.

[@jesseluciano1388]

wow theres so many dumb people on Vlad comments. He probably answered questions in the other clips of the fuckin interview...gotta love people on the internet and how smart they think they are

[@ranjitjaques1051]

people, he gave light to 1% of the WORLD who were previously living in the darkness.