Akon Talks Life In Africa, Friendship With Lady Gaga, and Multiple Wives | Interview

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Akon dropped by the neighborhood to speak with Big Boy about life in Africa, the music industry, and his successful career. Plus, Akon explains why having multiple wives is easier than having one. Watch the full interview exclusively on BigBoyTV.
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Komentáře • 306

  • @ognewwavy
    @ognewwavy Před rokem +159

    I hope people understand the greatness this dude represents. He took a couple of hits and he created an empire because he had a plan. He took his money and went and did things with it that were monumental. I’m looking at him and he’s richer than any rapper alive but he has the smallest chain on Ive ever seen a rapper wear. This dude is exceptional

    • @abdoul-karimdjiri9134
      @abdoul-karimdjiri9134 Před rokem

      Alright bro ✔️🥰

    • @sindanonegongo1199
      @sindanonegongo1199 Před rokem

      @@abdoul-karimdjiri9134richer than Dre, jay z, Kanye 🤔🤔🤔

    • @JOKICisdGOAT
      @JOKICisdGOAT Před rokem +2

      @@sindanonegongo1199maybe not worth more but I bet he has more liquid assets than all of them.

  • @iquolizer
    @iquolizer Před rokem +48

    I always enjoy watching Akon speak, he says everything the way it is. Grew up listening to his music and can say he’s one of the Greatest yet very humble Artist. 🙌🙌🙌

  • @kung-fukennyfamily
    @kung-fukennyfamily Před rokem +178

    What he did in Africa 🌍 is one of the most respectable things I've seen. Hats off to *Akon* a Real Boss💯

    • @StaxNoir
      @StaxNoir Před rokem

      He sold out Africa to the Chinese is what he did

    • @mamebamba1931
      @mamebamba1931 Před rokem

      He did a lot 💯

    • @NocturnalGuerrilla
      @NocturnalGuerrilla Před rokem +20

      @DeathRowRecords he helped bring electricity and internet to my village in Nguinte Senegal... I'm over here replying because of that.

    • @nigel485
      @nigel485 Před rokem +8

      If all black people went back to Africa. America would be broke lol imagine if all the black people, musicians, entrepreneurs, lawyers, bankers, teachers, actors, sports stars went to Africa and build there. America would loss so much.

    • @nigel485
      @nigel485 Před rokem

      @DeathRowRecords malcolm x "the most dangerous thing is a black man with the mind of a European"

  • @Frankcharmeen
    @Frankcharmeen Před rokem +60

    Akon I’m happy for your growth. Africa is blessed 🤜🏿🤜🏿

  • @gbduccini
    @gbduccini Před rokem +39

    🇧🇷 Brazil loves you Akon! Know that you are a legend among us, your songs have been an absolute success around here and I particularly have you as an idol! My dream is to have a picture with you 🇧🇷

  • @sly962
    @sly962 Před rokem +21

    I have been watching Akon since I was a kid. From 2004 till now..
    Akon😍♥️🌍

  • @rodwilliam2920
    @rodwilliam2920 Před rokem +20

    This interview is just ikonic. Two very pleasant, positiv, amazing personalities ✌🏾😇✊🏾

  • @92118
    @92118 Před rokem +12

    Big Boy was hilarious in this interview 🤣 he had Akon rolling! Akon is a legend! One of the best! And I love how Akon genuinely looks like a cool as dude.

  • @justinesonomangue9583
    @justinesonomangue9583 Před rokem +17

    Akon made my childhood with his songs ghetto and blame
    A legend I really look up to him

  • @nagyyoung8129
    @nagyyoung8129 Před rokem +12

    Just realized how much I Like Akon, beautiful human being

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER Před rokem +12

    Akon is super cool. I met him in the Dominican Republic sometime in the late 2000s. Great interview with laughs and jewels dropped.

  • @healthyylitvibez
    @healthyylitvibez Před rokem +23

    This interview was so good and funny!!😂

  • @ShaneAllenTV
    @ShaneAllenTV Před rokem +39

    I did not want this to end

    • @MikeJones-pf4wd
      @MikeJones-pf4wd Před rokem +3

      Akon interview with B-Real from Cypress Hill this week is a little over two hours.

    • @ShaneAllenTV
      @ShaneAllenTV Před rokem +2

      @@MikeJones-pf4wd I’m gonna have to check it out. Big is a big part of it. His interviews are amazing. He brings out the best in everyone

    • @phumeleleshabalala333
      @phumeleleshabalala333 Před rokem

      I’m half way and already feeling like you

  • @IceKoldKilla
    @IceKoldKilla Před rokem +15

    I've been sleeping on this man. I remember him from when I lived in France. He BLEW UP! He was on everything. Then, gone. But I heard of his work over the years. So I knew he took a step back from the spotlight in order to start doing business and making more money than the artists. He was smart. But I'm also glad he recognized it's time to enjoy life. It isn't guaranteed. Any one of us can be gone tomorrow. No matter how rich you are.

  • @magloirentaba8142
    @magloirentaba8142 Před rokem +17

    This was a great interview. I really enjoyed it 👏

  • @honeychipotle
    @honeychipotle Před rokem +11

    big boy stay keepin us laughin- dude is so funny! and akon is so inspirational and seem like he got it all lol

  • @danniel1431
    @danniel1431 Před rokem +8

    I'm from the Philippines :) Thank you Akon

  • @arturpedrosa2916
    @arturpedrosa2916 Před rokem +5

    Akon !! Listenin to you right now here in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro ! 3am ! Youre the man, man !!

  • @IceKoldKilla
    @IceKoldKilla Před rokem +5

    That's real though. I'm so bad with holidays and birthdays too. I didn't grow up celebrating a the time. My mom did her absolute best, no doubt. Single mom abandoned in a foreign country with too much pride to return home. She overworked like hell. No time to rest or be sick.
    So naturally those days are that special. At a young age we stopped celebrating to save money. It was that tough. She couldn't do it. But then it got better, and better... then worse and worse. But hey, that's life. May she now rest in peace. Can't believe it's been over a year. Miss ya mamá.

  • @cassiemartinez4038
    @cassiemartinez4038 Před rokem +17

    Akon is such a humble human being. I love him!

  • @diordevon
    @diordevon Před rokem +23

    Big Boy is so funny asf 😂😂😂😂

  • @darryllewis3142
    @darryllewis3142 Před rokem +3

    Big Boy much respect! This interview was absolutely hilarious! I'm out of Long Beach and have witnessed your journey since "Fantastic Voyage." Bless up and keep up the good work 🤛🏿

  • @itsladytruth
    @itsladytruth Před rokem +19

    Akon the 1st artist President and still dropping albums im all in for it I will vote on the first day 😂

  • @DONDADDA876
    @DONDADDA876 Před rokem +1

    Best 40 Minutes spent this week. It was a great catch-up interview and I shared it 😊 Africa is the place to visit ❤

  • @dextercrawford4682
    @dextercrawford4682 Před rokem +8

    This was a great interview. About to listen to some Akon today.

  • @m4rd498
    @m4rd498 Před rokem +3

    Ohhh dude , i am from Czech Republic in Europe and the whole republic listen to Akons music like crazy in theese days 😁

  • @ebrahim2ray439
    @ebrahim2ray439 Před rokem +3

    That's how we are in Africa big family big thing before money family most com first no stress brotha respect man fam

  • @southafricangamer7174
    @southafricangamer7174 Před rokem +7

    He be making his durag mad tight but definitely a King for the moves he made 👑

    • @Thezayway_
      @Thezayway_ Před rokem +6

      Lol. That’s not his real hair. He’s wearing a hair wig

    • @mlee4467
      @mlee4467 Před rokem

      @@Thezayway_ shit look fake too, that’s my dog, but come on kon 😂

    • @jpswerve182
      @jpswerve182 Před rokem +2

      It's a hair transplant. Boy's hair been thinning out for years.

    • @jameshunt1461
      @jameshunt1461 Před rokem +1

      @@Thezayway_ don’t spread false rumors lol it’s his hair. He got a transplant

    • @Thezayway_
      @Thezayway_ Před rokem

      @@jameshunt1461 yeah I peeped on social media he said he had the procedure done in Turkey. It doesn’t even look like a transplant honestly. It really do look like a male unit on his head.

  • @chrisbreaktherules
    @chrisbreaktherules Před 3 měsíci +1

    This interview was amazing! Thanks!

  • @williamkkoroma255
    @williamkkoroma255 Před rokem +3

    Akon is the artist /singer that's hard to be like,he is a perfect definition of a true model❤ wish other celebrities can emulate his life style

  • @jaynenxo8019
    @jaynenxo8019 Před rokem +8

    Big is TOO FUNNY!!! 🤣 "Selling Olympic hoodies..."

  • @tsepangmaphatsoe6922
    @tsepangmaphatsoe6922 Před rokem +13

    Smiled through the whole interview

  • @khairulamin6323
    @khairulamin6323 Před rokem +3

    When he says Freedom, I was thinking the exact same thing. Hits differently...

  • @NewManToHandle
    @NewManToHandle Před rokem +2

    These guys are great! This is a very funny and entertaining interview!

  • @Randall2023
    @Randall2023 Před rokem +8

    Love ❤️ Akon ‘Ask Jacob the jeweller I supplied him with his diamonds 💎’

  • @malabo10
    @malabo10 Před rokem +9

    Come on Akon, Africa is not a country! But truth be told since I've been back to the Continent, I am always amazed every time I discover a new African country and add South Korea to it. Man, Korea blew my mind for real! Next stop for me Zimbabwe or South Africa.

    • @jaybee5832
      @jaybee5832 Před rokem +6

      He never said Africa was a country. He was asked what was his favorite places to visit.
      As you know Africa has to be seen. I'm going to do more than S. Africa on my next return.

    • @kaiwayytv5803
      @kaiwayytv5803 Před rokem +2

      Come to Namibia 🇳🇦 Beautiful County & People!

    • @Royalbloodline1990
      @Royalbloodline1990 Před rokem +2

      As an African, you don’t want to sound snobby always correcting Americans. Especially black Americans, when they have a natural curiosity for the land and culture.

    • @malabo10
      @malabo10 Před rokem

      @@kaiwayytv5803 I'm thinking about Namibia 🇳🇦 too. I heard that the food is amazing out there. I've had some beef jerky from there I think or it might have been Zimbabwe 🇿🇼. Nonetheless, I still wanna visit!

  • @jaymilan215
    @jaymilan215 Před rokem +5

    Akon got a lot of bangers 🎵 🔥🔥

  • @atvman09alec
    @atvman09alec Před rokem +1

    Great interview! Love tf out of akon and stands for whats real!

  • @edrakonjo2260
    @edrakonjo2260 Před rokem +1

    I enjoy this interview while I'm on vacation 🙌🏽

  • @solomonagunsoye8064
    @solomonagunsoye8064 Před rokem +13

    Akon is just a super talented artist and an amazing human being. What an inspiration!

  • @mk12ful
    @mk12ful Před rokem +16

    His barber deserves an interview next 🫣

  • @_kodojak
    @_kodojak Před rokem +2

    When they got onto Belly Dancer…was singin it silently while interview still goin! Yeah, whatta bop. Jeez, true GOAT

  • @stephendsnyder7655
    @stephendsnyder7655 Před rokem +5

    This interview is everything ❤❤

  • @agrammie5668
    @agrammie5668 Před rokem +2

    Y’all 😂 me up, GREAT interview ‼️🌹💯

  • @kennethlalo411
    @kennethlalo411 Před rokem +4

    Big Boy is hilarious. Love it 😆👌🏼❤️

  • @khoale4755
    @khoale4755 Před rokem +1

    Great interview, Akon said belly dancer was he's first. I thought Lonely Was he's first. I put troublemaker on repeat when I first heard it.

  • @vampiredetective
    @vampiredetective Před rokem +8

    This interview 🔥🔥🤙🏼

  • @EZENT
    @EZENT Před rokem +4

    GOD Bless Akon and BigBoyTV

  • @SaintsWorld24
    @SaintsWorld24 Před rokem +8

    I’m in tears watching this that analogy was terrible but hilarious Akon used

    • @bern9642
      @bern9642 Před rokem +1

      He should have just said, freedom of religion from the start and ended it.

  • @mwanzafitalpha9827
    @mwanzafitalpha9827 Před rokem +2

    10 things to quit for all Strong Men:
    1. Caring about what others think
    2. Not believing in yourself
    3. Not experimenting different ideas / solutions for problems (life&business)
    4. Not prioritizing your health
    5. Wasting your precious time
    6. Wanting something (instead write a plan and work towards it)
    7. Chasing meaningless relationships
    8. Wasting or draining your energy from beating your meat 🥩
    9. Wasting time by scrolling social media
    10. Nailbiting/nailpicking habit for good (if you do it - consider stopping it as it makes you mentally weak + affects your confidence and all other areas of your life!)
    Take it easy and I hope you found one thing helpful in this list.

  • @09.dixitarnavshriram40
    @09.dixitarnavshriram40 Před 2 měsíci

    In india akon is very famous still today till this day people listen to his songs in india ❤

  • @darylneilirizari4087
    @darylneilirizari4087 Před rokem +2

    Philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 Top2 for Akon.❤❤❤❤

  • @jayfreez3467
    @jayfreez3467 Před rokem +6

    Im glad big boy had a light approach with the woman topic 😂

  • @Beatbanguni
    @Beatbanguni Před rokem +13

    Akon a legend man🔥🔥

  • @binfig8810
    @binfig8810 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I am always a huge fan of Akon. shout out to the Philippines, yes we got great foods even Anthony Bourdain approved of that.

  • @FightersDanceCrew
    @FightersDanceCrew Před rokem +2

    Akon is a man eee 🔥let him come in Malawi 🇲🇼 bro the warm heart of Africa..organise big concert here it’s not much expensive

  • @natalieblair4001
    @natalieblair4001 Před rokem +4

    This was so good!

  • @kpambuskwatson2367
    @kpambuskwatson2367 Před rokem +2

    Akon my number one artist in africa, am so proud of you biL 💯❤️❤️❤️

  • @vintagedaz
    @vintagedaz Před rokem +18

    You know somebody wealthy when they don’t wear jewelry no more 💯💯💯💯

    • @moonlight2373
      @moonlight2373 Před rokem +1

      he shouldn't be wearing any jewelry it's against muslim religion only women should wear jewelry

  • @issadiawara38
    @issadiawara38 Před rokem

    Right here in Bangkok Thailand 🇹🇭 bro come back again man 💪🏾👊🏾🇲🇱🇸🇳

  • @ijeai
    @ijeai Před rokem +1

    Came here from TikTok expecting to hate this interview, ended up subscribing and giving the video and thumbs up 😅

  • @MCSHIVA13
    @MCSHIVA13 Před rokem +1

    Brasil is the Second Africa Akon. Brasil lioves you thanks for the Respect.

  • @toussaintelize1953
    @toussaintelize1953 Před rokem +1

    Put the volume high bigboy !! good job brother

  • @moussadaho
    @moussadaho Před 5 měsíci

    enjoyed this outstanding interview

  • @dozhadeville444
    @dozhadeville444 Před rokem +3

    12:18
    This is the key! They knew to turn the blk man against the woman to destroy our ppl.
    "The Queen is the most powerful piece on the chessboard, but the game is OVER when the King is captured."
    - Dozha

  • @wallacekofiabel3893
    @wallacekofiabel3893 Před rokem +6

    Akon has the funniest laughter

  • @gbduccini
    @gbduccini Před rokem +3

    34:12 the best music from Akon, i love it 😍

  • @kalifasanyang2773
    @kalifasanyang2773 Před rokem +2

    There are millions and millions of people in Africa who are way more lighter than Akon and they’ve never even been outside African

  • @healtheworld6014
    @healtheworld6014 Před rokem +3

    13:07 mashallah. May Allah keep him steadfast.

  • @easybiddy720
    @easybiddy720 Před 8 měsíci

    Big boy is just too funny. What an interesting interview. ❤❤❤

  • @Dakeron
    @Dakeron Před rokem +4

    “I’m laundering money, go on in there, we all get popped!”
    💀💀💀

  • @TheKay500
    @TheKay500 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I have a new found respect for Akon..Unlike other artists he put his money to good use. Even more important he didnt walk around flushing thick gold chains either.

  • @Milfhunter040
    @Milfhunter040 Před rokem +9

    No way the hairline is real😂

  • @libertarianpunk8558
    @libertarianpunk8558 Před rokem +1

    All his 3rd world wives watching bro rock his wig like yassss queen

  • @Holocaust1
    @Holocaust1 Před rokem +1

    Somebody laughing so hard like a backing vocalist , makes listening to de interview so lit af

  • @danielortega1121
    @danielortega1121 Před rokem

    I just love big. And akon. They keep it real. Thank you

  • @osvyvlog5822
    @osvyvlog5822 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks Akon for liking my country Philippines!!I love more❤❤

  • @Randall2023
    @Randall2023 Před rokem +2

    Dauphin River First Nation Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

  • @malabo10
    @malabo10 Před rokem +4

    His analogy on the wives things was not a good one. Women in Africa influence the outcome. Men in Africa set Goals and execute! It's a complementary relationship. (Team work)

    • @Lwagze
      @Lwagze Před rokem

      He said what you have stated afterwards. Seems you didn't finish the interview.

  • @TheAlkebulanTrust
    @TheAlkebulanTrust Před rokem +8

    Polygamy is normal amongst many different African cultures. The lifestyle is different depending on what country in Africa you go to.

  • @phumlanindlovu5653
    @phumlanindlovu5653 Před rokem +3

    How they spoke about South Africa hurt me since Im one😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🇿🇦✌🏾❤

    • @frankvalentino1121
      @frankvalentino1121 Před rokem +1

      What’s your fav cities in Africa? And what cities would you reccomend Americans go to?

    • @phumlanindlovu5653
      @phumlanindlovu5653 Před rokem +1

      @@frankvalentino1121 I wouldn't lie bro I haven't travelled but from what they say, Johannesburg South Africa, Mozambique, Nigeria, Egypt

  • @Harunajr_
    @Harunajr_ Před rokem +1

    Personally I think where Akon would make the most impact as a leader is here in Africa. Let's just say he becomes the president of USA, that wouldn't benefit Africa rather it would benefit Africans living in the US. For real, when Africa truly unites, Africans in diaspora would come back home. Just my thoughts.

  • @calliehazlewood2710
    @calliehazlewood2710 Před rokem

    Great man
    So nice the city he built👊🏽

  • @theblazedbro
    @theblazedbro Před rokem

    Man this was so funny & god energy. I gotta check out big boy more

  • @rusbastervaloyi5955
    @rusbastervaloyi5955 Před rokem +1

    This interview is giving some goosebumps, S/O to BigBoy and the Africa King Akon🙌🏿

  • @merlimcabeca1925
    @merlimcabeca1925 Před rokem +2

    Akon is the King 💪💪 I love this guy

  • @arijitroy8756
    @arijitroy8756 Před rokem +1

    We need a DON TOLIVER n AKON collab 🎇🎇❤️

  • @arnabbose5225
    @arnabbose5225 Před rokem +1

    Mr.lonely today a guy want 2 drop me down but today I start my vibe with smack that so I put his party on 🔥 and dropped it 😂they are missing me 👌🏾❤️ legacy is living life to the fullest

  • @easyboi1143
    @easyboi1143 Před rokem +2

    AKON IS JUST (EVERY YEAR YOUNG) MONEY IS GOOD ✌ PEACE TO THE WORLD 🌐

  • @freddiemack1285
    @freddiemack1285 Před rokem +1

    Great interview. Funny 😁

  • @kpambuskwatson2367
    @kpambuskwatson2367 Před rokem

    I started following akon since 2005

  • @r.benjamin.bacharach163

    this is the best radio 💯🌐

  • @JennJennntv
    @JennJennntv Před 11 měsíci

    AKON FOR PRESIDENT ! Look what he's doing for Africa

  • @jumakeji2152
    @jumakeji2152 Před rokem

    Great interview

  • @xWienerbroDx
    @xWienerbroDx Před rokem

    Best intervju ive ever seen!!! So funny!!!

  • @gabyrip669
    @gabyrip669 Před rokem +7

    Damn I finally got to hear Akon talk about colby o donis! He was a great artist, still is !
    He could have been such a big artist
    And also Colby dad passed away last year, I’m sure big boy and Akon didnt know colby o donis dad past away 🙏🏼
    Rip to his pops

  • @thabogcaki9516
    @thabogcaki9516 Před rokem

    I enjoyed this 👌

  • @StfFatboi
    @StfFatboi Před rokem +1

    I swear big boy the GOAT!

  • @jmoricedfcurm4809
    @jmoricedfcurm4809 Před rokem +5

    Come on bro, Africa is not one country!

  • @hasbullah1515
    @hasbullah1515 Před rokem +6

    Akon legend