Why Akon gave President Trump a chance - and how times have changed | World Economic Forum

Singer and businessman Akon talks about his previous feelings and current thoughts on U.S. President Donald Trump.
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[@mohammedmsheriff7480]

This guy is not an ordinary musician, he's articulative, smart and talented. I didn't see this coming up from topical musician. Akon you earn my respect.

[@petma5551]

Mohammed M Sheriff true, he is doing a good job back in his country of Senegal

[@Rali272]

Akon starting to surprise me more and more. Keep it up king

[@isaacelungu5552]

Akon is very wise, i love how he reason he got alot of good ideas, he really needs a back up. Thanks Akon keep up

[@liamkenyon75]

He is now calling out Bill Gates on vaccines and depopulation

[@jaythompson8081]

Who cares what your colour may be! This man is my brother!

[@mnstark3342]

this is what racist people usually say

[@wosenaolivier-smith7730]

Hashirama Stark u got that right!🥱

[@wosenaolivier-smith7730]

Hashirama Stark dame old shit different faces

[@wosenaolivier-smith7730]

Lol 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 who cares

[@outlaw4192]

We the people of African descent care that's who.

[@Krist_Mal008]

The words and the common sense AKON has is really enough for me to Elect him as President for life

[@stevenroberts9097]

No

[@zainedemon2950]

@Pamelafountain60 jones new ideas to fuck the world yes totally need new people

[@daoyang223]

I used to see Akon as a singer. Now he's an intellect.

[@ekhanie]

Well, singers can be intellects too. Dont necessarily need tonbe separated.

[@organizationalcoaches7072]

Agree Dao

[@adventuresww80]

Mind skill king this guy is so dope i love him

[@j.pjoseph8491]

Same Here Sidy

[@raulmoreno8100]

I follow Akon blindly anywhere

[@surimaribo24]

akon a grown men with knowledge .

[@sew04ss]

surimaribo24 true but its grown man

[@dopefiendkidd5237]

Man*

[@dopefiendkidd5237]

Men more than one

[@michaelpuloka5330]

Akon is very intellectual, well spoken. Appreciate his humanitarian work he's doing back in Africa 👏👏👏

[@TheKyinan]

he still looks young as fuck still i love Akon man!

[@chuckybonty4191]

Africa is Rich but the leaders made it a shit hole all the Gold, Diamond, Oil and all those good stuff are not being seen, I am from Ghana I think is true president Trump is somehow right... Africa leaders should raise up.

[@deboiusemark226]

Charles bonty yeah you are right, trump wasn't wrong about this African countries being shithole. No country in Africa is up to standard of the western and Europe countries standard,even South Africa bless with nature and shit are still controlled by the white People.

[@teemadarif8243]

Charles bonty I don't remember him mentioning the leaders only countries.

[@mrhyde7431]

I'm from South Africa, you are right, it's gorgeous but the greedy leaders lie and steal and damages it

[@victorokuku7864]

Very true Africa leaders are making Africa look like shithole

[@camilleherrera7960]

A country is the culture, the tradition and its people. So, in my opinion - while there may be sh-thole leadership but not countries.

[@promisemadu5499]

Thank you do much Big brother @ I love your good work and wish our Nigeria leaders will live a transparent life too

[@austinruda3009]

Akon definetily thinks before he talks words of wisdom

[@MegaArjun1991]

I would like him to run for PM of India

[@theernalrealestategroupatk707]

Something I think everyone should do but doesn't do. I'm going to pray on it more myself.

[@TriggerHappyASMR]

Doesn't everyone think before they speak 0.o tho? Some just seem like they don't, because they don't give a fuck about your feelings and only care about truth so don't filter it through.

[@khexceifo5806]

That's how a leader should be, think n analyze things through before springing into action.

[@domkoza9382]

I can see how you would look up to Akon as your father figure...LOL

[@diagorosmelos3187]

Didnt realise Akon was so intelligent!

[@collectiveconsciousness5314]

+K Brown How?

[@yonisabdumalik4665]

diagoros melos just cuz he rap and thugs doesn't mean he's not smart

[@yonisabdumalik4665]

Descendant Travels how do u know that's he's not

[@GenXsinglefree]

He's an artist. Intelligence is implied. I think you mean that you didn't think he was well-rounded. People tend to assume artistic people are one-dimensional.

[@petittall557]

He's senegalese. That's normal!

[@Tourayebrimas]

AKon my brother keep teaching, u are a real intellectuals. I love u Mama Africa.

[@blackface703]

From one emotionally disciplined brotha to another, Akon was right on point. Take feelings out of it, think & speak rationally.

[@thephenomenon6258]

AKON for president. Of the United States of Africa

[@eliasmwesigye6634]

let him try ND SEE......

[@flolus2619]

Akon has his own city called Akon city.

[@mimike80]

Elias Mwesigye Shut up. You will do nothing. Because you are nothing. Fuck amerikkka.

[@mimike80]

He is beyond a president. He is a leader.

[@w.kamaranjoku1712]

He doesnt want the media to twist his words, that’s why he is neutral.

[@DecodedTrends]

What He's doing for Africa you can't do it in your lifetime, go play with your toys.

[@raffaellasaranardiello2961]

Akon I love you so much for your talking about true really continues like this ❤👑

[@yinkadavies8403]

Ohhhhh brother mine, you deserve much more sir!!!!!! I raise my hat to you boss

[@LAWrence-sv1lw]

Africa is truly blessed but the only problem is its natural disasters (politicians )......

[@humanlott2797]

Which is man made disaster.

[@hakeemsd70m]

No Africa was never truly decolonized, and that's where all the trouble truly lies. Why did France destroy almost everything in sight before their withdrawal from Guinea in 1958? Why is the USA in Somalia killing people with drones? You know Africa exports more money to the world from the external theft of her natural resources than money that's imported to her?

[@laurentiumanolescu]

Or people

[@joyceevans1860]

Akon, thank you for giving such a informative and very intelligent interview. God bless you in all of your future endeavors. 🙏💖🙏💖

[@alexjohn1g131]

Good talk God bless you brother

[@josenenganga9670]

Wow akon..u are smart guy

[@segunjohn4364]

Akon is selfless and conscientious, it takes altruism to reason the way Akon does. respect to you man

[@Sykologist_Music]

Good man. has a brain of his own.

[@mimike80]

He is not amerikkkan. That’s where we need to be. Outside of this orchestrated business, which is a country I guess.

[@tiandis100]

Love listening to this man speak. He doesn't follow a narrative, thinks for himself, has a great heart, incredible drive to help people. There need to be more like this guy. Love Akon.

[@issasd1172]

I love being black and I’m damn proud of my black nation 🇸🇩🇸🇩🇸🇩😍😍😍

[@issasd1172]

Issa Ahmed what’s up

[@issasd1172]

Issa Ahmed I’m from sudan 🇸🇩

[@issasd1172]

Marcus Hopsin ya zol wassup 😄

[@Tourayebrimas]

These man is damn intelligent. Big bro God bless you.

[@muhammadkamara4842]

Akon very intelligent

[@dengelmaryam8346]

Akon, you became my motivator for some reason i couldn't stop hearing you brother. Guys i have to listen to his interviews while i am doing a walk, and this is very recently i lost 4 bound. I don't know it was mentally or my walk.🤔🤣🤣🤗🤩

[@beatricewanga3502]

Akon you are very inteligent man,you answer the questions with so much wisdom

[@peacepeace8662]

Akon for president...who agrees?

[@kingpiece1042]

Peace Peace me

[@adamsamuel8593]

+S S Yes Trump knows a lot and is doing a good job but the media and some celebrities are trying to embarass him and it looks bad on America. The problem isn't Donald Trump its the people who won't let the man do his job in peace. They were and never will be great. Overated Nation because they have 50 States. Immature People.

[@alexplum8736]

Adam Samuel same way they did Obama which I could care less but it's the same case so your statement is pointless

[@disciplewitarifle8563]

Presidents are puppets so no

[@First2bmob24]

Peace Peace hell mfing yeah bro

[@dramemamour1107]

I praise the courage of Akon, he was bright about what he said. So now African people have to do so that every body respects them. And yeah in fact, Africa's not a paradice. Thanks sir

[@abdullazizwadi8934]

drame mamour akon is dumb

[@collectiveconsciousness5314]

+Abdullaziz Wadi And you're what?

[@patiamieli230]

HE WAS BORN TO BECOME FAMOUS AND RESPECTED IN HIS OWN WAY GREAT ARTISTS - MUCH LOVE FROM AUSTRALIA

[@okievepradoful]

Love this interview I kno akon angry but he hold it down good leader skills

[@RMurray]

prado i

[@Glass_Nkoaa]

prado he's not angry. Anger is a negative energy. He is disappointed.

[@jeffcadet82]

How do you know he’s angry

[@yanky_blsorgnl9038]

👍 A class of tremendous knowledge & clarity 👍...

[@jithinn1]

I really got educated by his words. Clearly he is someone worthy to be president. More than a rapper. Eminem should follow him

[@mimike80]

He is beyond a president. He is a LEADER. He does not conform to amerikkkan standards. You should not either. A president is a false position. Akon is NOT false. He is saving thousands, millions of people.

[@liunderground1899]

I've never heard a more intelligent person.

[@joang503]

I am pleasantly surprised at how intelligent Akon is.

[@therealg4197]

Why cause he’s black? Its funny how i always see “suprised” when its a black person.Stfu

[@zakuro8532]

I am not.

[@NIASSFBI]

Thenks my brother Akom

[@jamessiyabonga3259]

Akon is incomparable. When he speaks something just make you feel like dropping everything you do and focus on what he says. He is a living legend. You really change my way of thinking... #OnBehalfOfSouthAfrica

[@j.pjoseph8491]

Yes James you're Right.. And that is what Truth Sounds and Feels like

[@auroraorha]

Enlightened artists are rare nowadays, Akon is one of them.

[@gadaffihemed2370]

This man is great he knows to answers the questions with the facts

[@combinationfilmstv4310]

You are right man, Continue.

[@elvismwendantoruru9225]

Wisdom lyk Tupac shakur

[@katiemengue2965]

I'm cameroonian love from England good luck God be with you Akon

[@elizabethudoudo]

Wow, I am so impressed with this man Akon. Intelligent response.

[@xlvii6994]

man we will fight together bro I'm proud to call you bro you're skin-folk who is a kinfolk .

[@Pretty_reen]

who loved the video before watching just because he/she saw akon name? i did.

[@cameleon6181]

Akon is very smart, i really appreciate the way he thinks and arguments

[@uptopdelmar]

My best artist what a word of wisdom from akon 🙏blessings my brother 🙏👏😊

[@danieliskander9680]

...i respect Akon more and more everyday. He speaks smart...he thinks smart.. I live in Tanzania. I took similar position following Trumps speech abt Africa... ofcourse it aint the nicest of things to say.. but it should not take our focus away to try to respond or be angry. Africa is what is.. we are where we are.. partly because of history..mostly because of decisions we and our leaders are making each day. It doesnt take Trump to define us. Anyone can say anything abt Aftica...in my case Tanzania.. but the truth abt us will remain.

[@kevinodom2918]

What bothers me the most about this is that we don’t even know if he really said it and if he said something similar what was the context. It was in a private meeting and the person that said he said it is Trumps enemy. The media just says it like it’s fact because they know nobody will look it up. The media is terrible and can no longer be trusted. It’s a shame. They want him out of office and will say anything to get him out. He paid for his own election so nobody can control him and they can’t stand it.

[@caseyhowell2220]

@@kevinodom2918 he didnt deny he said it, and then he never mentioned any African sending nor the us wanting the best from any of Africa's countries. No need to look it up and just because someone told what was said doesn't make them an enemy but likely someone who's sick of racism, but the fact it was in said in a closed meeting speaks volumes to the fact he said it but thought it wasn't going to be heard.

[@SmokeSkreenPrime]

Right on, bro! Couldn't have said it better myself...peace be upon thee!

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

That lady was trying to make Akon stumble especially with the final question, but it didn't work.

[@steveirungu3132]

I have tromendous respect for you Akon by Steve Irungu Jermaine

[@mackman9977]

Wow akon has come along way,god bless...stay positive.

[@powerad4820]

I adore Akon. He.s an amazing amazing man.

[@shayakanime18]

Akon has a pure heart. He represents nature. Human.

[@homemade4431]

He really know and understand what is the meaning of every statement he blow. God bless you Mr. Akon

[@joyosas8174]

Wow that very very nice new....big respect to you akon all the best Amen!

[@deseanrichardson2555]

Big up to Akon for not taking the Trump bait. All these people do is sit down an listen for Trump to say something so they can spin it to make braking news.

[@dominiquebala2475]

True

[@saddyseid3705]

Akon is the man!..Salute you bro!✊

[@hmzsmik--music3920]

I'm big fans from morocco love you and i love your mentality ❤❤❤❤ from morocco allah alwatan almalik 💪💪💪

[@baayfaalmotdoux9829]

You welcome

[@fatoujaiteh9432]

You know what Brother Akon u are really telling us that Africa was not born in us but Africa was born in us I salut u Akon carry on making us to realize about our past and the truth of all as I am a Gambia and u from my neighboring country Senegal keep it up it doesn't matter where i come from or my color am proud of you

[@glorialouiise]

Love him.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@modoulaminjammeh8729]

i love this interview

[@ntokozomakhanya5284]

Very informative

[@habesha8875]

You are the one my brother keep going.

[@tettehcentral2312]

Great guy continue the good work God bless you and God bless Africa amen

[@yodae6672]

I’m Moving to AKON CITY If You Build it They Will Come

[@chidubemnzewi8657]

Akon is so smart... I never knew. Love you bro.

[@tavernadkins7346]

Can't wait

[@jeezobeatz209]

Thank you Akon... Africa, We are proud of you and God bless you more with wisdom in abundance, keep the good work ongoing. We love you big bro.

[@mbayediouf1599]

Akon my nimber one, i love u

[@audemars8819]

Akon has the brilliant mindset, that everyone should try to embrace

[@jacobali3753]

Thanks akon for your hood in lighting

[@BASTIDORESDOCINEMA]

Really got my respect!

[@sheikkamara3913]

if Africa is going to united akon is d type of leaders we may want to rule the continent

[@ceomoney6150]

My respect for you brother

[@omonzogbeehinor5937]

akon bless with knowledge

[@yungkheezey701]

Nice interview akon. Great response

[@heavenlystevens1686]

I love me some Akon ❤️

[@thommasilo9145]

Our future leader. I salute you my brother.

[@hazomotv1561]

Golden word legend Akon I appriciat it

[@caleb_jeffries5614]

I love this guy, respect!!!

[@emmanuelnutor6432]

Akon, you are gifted. Your ambitions significantly, is tremendously on course. Leaders of Great Africa would troupe to you for Advocated Advanced mentally matured Advises.

[@mohamedyahya3853]

MUCH LOVE GOD BLESS AFRICA 🇸🇩✍💟✌🤲🤲🤲

[@paulymcfly]

Cool jacket

[@ubahabdi453]

Very wise man Akon ❤️❤️✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿✊🏻❤️

[@jcbirdman74]

That's wisdom.

[@ousmanesow5168]

Akon💙❤💜💛💚

[@adamm4526]

Legend ❤️

[@png7872]

Akone is a concrete man

[@zubinali9099]

thats why i love him.... he's the best !

[@emii-precious3380]

At that time not now 😂😂😂

[@thescoobymike]

Akon real asf

[@nathanhicks2000]

The thing about it is we're only different by pigmentation empathy has proven us to be the prolific caricatures of one.

[@beatrcebempong455]

Great discussion

[@Bluebelle112]

Never ever did Akon had any issues with Trump since the begining. Its all the bullsht from carrgtn st and facebook that 'created' the drama.

[@robj5168]

Akon would be a better candidate for USA than trump

[@mosheshamuel1014]

Rob J just show how dumb down you are do some research

[@abdurrahmanakal8266]

Moshe Shamuel Do some research? What do you know about Akon that makes him worse than Trump?

[@mosheshamuel1014]

Another dumb ass

[@abdurrahmanakal8266]

Moshe Shamuel You know this reply didn't really make you look smart just now

[@mosheshamuel1014]

Whatever you say dumb ass

[@austinadebamhe2533]

Nice one bro

[@Oyzatt]

Akon said in one of his interview on ajeezera that he will not like to be the president but prefer to stand close to the president.