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

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2016
  • Akon stopped by to talk with VladTV about his light up Africa Project, how he used to live without electricity, and how the politics of starting his project were extremely tricky. Akon let us know that he grew up in Senegal a small country on the West coast of Africa. Akon grew up without electricity and running water, and when it came time to eat, cook, or wash he had to use the same water from a running water well for everything. "When I came to the United States, and [saw] the projects or what they claimed to be projects, Vlad I thought they was living in luxury, compared to what poverty is back home..." Akon explained that the US citizens have it a lot better than others around the world.
    So what led to Akon lighting up Africa? His grandmother was the main inspiration. He explained she never moved from her hometown and still lived without electricity. "Every time I would come, I would try to upgrade her, but she would never take it... one day I said ma I'm not coming to visit you anymore... you have to at least let me put electricity in the house. Come to find out the grid was so far out; I don't care how much money I had there was no way I could bring electricity to her." That's when he said something had to be done, not just for his grandmother but for everyone in the rural area living without power. "Without electricity, you can't even begin to develop a country, let alone your own home."
    Akon got started by partnering with a some of his Billionaire friends he made along his career, and he wanted to build power plants in the five major areas of Africa so the countries could share the plants, but as he got his investors together, he began running into the politics. "I started to realize how deep it was cause this is the type of business that starts real wars, the politics was little heavier than I expected..."Akon explained it was too complicated for him to be dealing with, so while searching for another solution, he came across Solar Energy. "So I went to China, met up with some friends out there, some manufacturers, and aligned myself with one of the biggest companies in China, that's own by the Chinese Government, that manufactures Solar..." Akon learned a lot while doing this project, like how there was a significant tax on solar products due to George. W Bush. "He did it because his main agenda was in oil, he needed the oil to keep burning right, so anything renewable he wanted to keep away because if effected the money." Akon took advantage of all of the unused solar products, and the Chinese manufacturers gave him a Billion dollar credit line to start his project. Akon's project is now in 15 countries, and he's provided almost 16 million people in Africa with power, and energy.
    Check out the clip above.
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  • @vladtv
    @vladtv  Před 7 lety +5639

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

    • @YungPoppa23
      @YungPoppa23 Před 7 lety +20

      💯💯💯

    • @fab7224
      @fab7224 Před 7 lety +25

      Real talk

    • @tbj5854
      @tbj5854 Před 7 lety +63

      Pathetic, but expected.

    • @jasonwhite8537
      @jasonwhite8537 Před 7 lety +25

      bring us that dr. Umar Johnson interview

    • @biggJgrimey7
      @biggJgrimey7 Před 7 lety +105

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

  • @fab7224
    @fab7224 Před 7 lety +3145

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

    • @Nevastopcashin
      @Nevastopcashin Před 7 lety +63

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

    • @fab7224
      @fab7224 Před 7 lety +65

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

    • @ken2388
      @ken2388 Před 7 lety +3

      and obama got one as well

    • @wendycheng484
      @wendycheng484 Před 7 lety +17

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

    • @QuestionEverything412
      @QuestionEverything412 Před 7 lety +1

      Swear to God

  • @2wnty2
    @2wnty2 Před 4 lety +483

    Who’s here in 2020 is the real question.

    • @oliverhaze4878
      @oliverhaze4878 Před 4 lety +5

      your mother

    • @Jesus.G.Ramirez
      @Jesus.G.Ramirez Před 4 lety +3

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

    • @maliklad7643
      @maliklad7643 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @downiemcsyndrome8067
      @downiemcsyndrome8067 Před 4 lety +1

      Pepega

    • @2wnty2
      @2wnty2 Před 4 lety

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

  • @gatordontplaynoshit3332
    @gatordontplaynoshit3332 Před 4 lety +73

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

  • @celasegamay5371
    @celasegamay5371 Před 7 lety +380

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

    • @JayPeaa
      @JayPeaa Před 7 lety +6

      right

    • @hneufvil
      @hneufvil Před 7 lety +15

      Stop the division

    • @AuraysTimelessChannel
      @AuraysTimelessChannel Před 7 lety +8

      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
      @celasegamay5371 Před 7 lety +5

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

    • @BlacknesUnforgivable
      @BlacknesUnforgivable Před 7 lety

      +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

  • @moneymess7923
    @moneymess7923 Před 5 lety +1205

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

    • @feman5274
      @feman5274 Před 5 lety +8

      Money Mess
      🙏

    • @semwen737
      @semwen737 Před 5 lety +36

      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
      @mfukwanaecke757 Před 5 lety +4

      Too money traumatized for that...

    • @imramo540
      @imramo540 Před 5 lety +18

      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
      @jaycharles9144 Před 5 lety +13

      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

  • @carmelitacarter3913
    @carmelitacarter3913 Před 4 lety +18

    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.

  • @uoeno-it603
    @uoeno-it603 Před 4 lety +109

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

  • @beatsbyjc
    @beatsbyjc Před 5 lety +876

    Get this man a Nobel peace prize.

    • @yoooo3231
      @yoooo3231 Před 5 lety +17

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

    • @joseneto9393able
      @joseneto9393able Před 5 lety +7

      He dont need that shit

    • @thatahkabdul
      @thatahkabdul Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @iTreasure
      @iTreasure Před 5 lety +2

      @@yoooo3231 yeah cause Nelson Mandela was white lmao

    • @cazjosh
      @cazjosh Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @mookeychase0907
    @mookeychase0907 Před 6 lety +573

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

    • @newideas5572
      @newideas5572 Před 5 lety +3

      mookeychase0907 I absolutely agree!

    • @diehatazmixtape
      @diehatazmixtape Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @diehatazmixtape
      @diehatazmixtape Před 5 lety

      Shout out to Akon man salute dude

  • @aixareina6813
    @aixareina6813 Před 4 lety +53

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

  • @scottslaymaker91
    @scottslaymaker91 Před 5 lety +43

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

  • @pbdtrigga
    @pbdtrigga Před 5 lety +314

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

    • @HotFrassRadio
      @HotFrassRadio Před 5 lety +7

      People too busy liking egg on Instagram smh .

    • @Rojozproduction
      @Rojozproduction Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @Nappyhead242
    @Nappyhead242 Před 7 lety +387

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

  • @LeathaFace87
    @LeathaFace87 Před 5 lety +393

    Damn vlad...get homeboy a fidget spinner!

  • @alwest1966
    @alwest1966 Před 5 lety +24

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

    • @killahcro5664
      @killahcro5664 Před 3 lety +3

      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
      @freeworld2275 Před 3 lety

      He just enslaved Africa, not help them.

  • @dementedmindstate7063
    @dementedmindstate7063 Před 7 lety +430

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

    • @marquellwright3456
      @marquellwright3456 Před 7 lety +19

      Exactly

    • @WrathOfEvo
      @WrathOfEvo Před 7 lety +6

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

    • @_thacieng
      @_thacieng Před 7 lety

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

    • @EJCraig-uw4mg
      @EJCraig-uw4mg Před 7 lety

      Demeñted~Miñdstate nigga how tf u type in bold?

    • @WrathOfEvo
      @WrathOfEvo Před 7 lety

      E.J. Craig *Lmao*

  • @canadianprisontalk.withthe2783

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

    • @hotpepper5037
      @hotpepper5037 Před 5 lety +9

      They will never do it . Akon is helping people

    • @priscillataylor522
      @priscillataylor522 Před 5 lety +6

      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
      @RobinGoncalvesThe1St Před 5 lety +19

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

    • @canadianprisontalk.withthe2783
      @canadianprisontalk.withthe2783 Před 5 lety +14

      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
      @NotYourTypicalMermaid94 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @scottwerner1635
    @scottwerner1635 Před 4 lety +25

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

  • @rafaelplazola1199
    @rafaelplazola1199 Před 4 lety +67

    My man on the right said “🗿”

  • @ClutchFirst
    @ClutchFirst Před 7 lety +352

    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
      @toddtrainer3560 Před 7 lety +7

      Nigga was quiet the whole time 😭

    • @IAmWhatIsLaughter
      @IAmWhatIsLaughter Před 7 lety +10

      love this comment

    • @rebeccaburrell6335
      @rebeccaburrell6335 Před 7 lety +13

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

    • @DoctorDejay
      @DoctorDejay Před 7 lety +7

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

    • @ClutchFirst
      @ClutchFirst Před 7 lety +16

      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.

  • @joeroberts2156
    @joeroberts2156 Před 7 lety +629

    Maybe Snorlax should sit it out next time

  • @marierie888
    @marierie888 Před 4 lety +6

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

  • @acealexander9070
    @acealexander9070 Před 4 lety +1

    This is great! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @andrewmartinez9519
    @andrewmartinez9519 Před 7 lety +646

    May God bless Akons soul

  • @vanessah4545
    @vanessah4545 Před 5 lety +1060

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

    • @fentonmiyare266
      @fentonmiyare266 Před 5 lety +33

      Facts!!!!

    • @Ifollowmusic1
      @Ifollowmusic1 Před 5 lety +41

      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
      @joefamiliar7510 Před 5 lety +20

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

    • @edwardpfingston8903
      @edwardpfingston8903 Před 5 lety +19

      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
      @vanessah4545 Před 5 lety +13

      @@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.

  • @alistairmaleficent8776
    @alistairmaleficent8776 Před 4 lety +5

    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!

  • @gamezbar8947
    @gamezbar8947 Před 4 lety +5

    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.

  • @caylaa3878
    @caylaa3878 Před 5 lety +595

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

  • @masterxeon1001
    @masterxeon1001 Před 7 lety +533

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

    • @cn-yg6vf
      @cn-yg6vf Před 6 lety +56

      masterxeon1001 Africa is a continent not a country.

    • @nickreyes3604
      @nickreyes3604 Před 6 lety +21

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

    • @chon.nk.7550
      @chon.nk.7550 Před 6 lety +22

      +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
      @jong7513 Před 6 lety +9

      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
      @mohamedtouray3881 Před 6 lety

      masterxeon1001 FACTS

  • @alinag3831
    @alinag3831 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @Pimpishone
    @Pimpishone Před 4 lety +9

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

  • @HG22Times
    @HG22Times Před 7 lety +158

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

    • @HG22Times
      @HG22Times Před 7 lety +29

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

    • @WrathOfEvo
      @WrathOfEvo Před 7 lety +7

      Well he did. It was just in a seperate interview

    • @ChiefKene
      @ChiefKene Před 7 lety +2

      HG500 literally when I read this comment he said it lol

  • @EGrisby852
    @EGrisby852 Před 7 lety +89

    how the hell can anyone dislike this?

    • @joseph1541
      @joseph1541 Před 7 lety +6

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

  • @icebergvishnu
    @icebergvishnu Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @damedash261
    @damedash261 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @purelight5132
      @purelight5132 Před rokem

      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 🙏🌹🥰

  • @bakerXderek
    @bakerXderek Před 7 lety +113

    Good Guy Akon

    • @Curling_Rack
      @Curling_Rack Před 7 lety +1

      cheah

    • @BERNARDO712
      @BERNARDO712 Před 7 lety

      Untrue... but idiots believe this.

    • @jameswhite6056
      @jameswhite6056 Před 7 lety

      +Bernardo Brito u should elaborate

    • @Kemozabe
      @Kemozabe Před 7 lety +1

      holy shit, cheeeaaah!! 👌🔥

    • @wendycheng484
      @wendycheng484 Před 7 lety

      +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

  • @BWellCoaching
    @BWellCoaching Před 5 lety +114

    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
      @harolddodds5849 Před 5 lety

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

  • @me.2662
    @me.2662 Před 4 lety +2

    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!

  • @milkasplaylist
    @milkasplaylist Před 3 lety

    much love keep spreading the love

  • @ShawnStayVibin
    @ShawnStayVibin Před 5 lety +315

    Real role model right there 💯✊🏾

    • @xSIJUx
      @xSIJUx Před 5 lety +6

      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
      @chuckcarter4251 Před 5 lety

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

    • @Rojozproduction
      @Rojozproduction Před 5 lety

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

    • @Rojozproduction
      @Rojozproduction Před 5 lety

      @Goerge Bent the people need to know about this shit

    • @briandcarey3110
      @briandcarey3110 Před 5 lety

      Look up Sam Pa

  • @CmonCuhh
    @CmonCuhh Před 7 lety +105

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

    • @amaxwiththefacts
      @amaxwiththefacts Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @realplexent
    @realplexent Před 3 lety +2

    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

  • @madiba4ever210
    @madiba4ever210 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @Blaq_Phantom
    @Blaq_Phantom Před 5 lety +156

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

    • @cazjosh
      @cazjosh Před 5 lety +15

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

    • @trysephiroth007
      @trysephiroth007 Před 5 lety +5

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

    • @epicscratcher5162
      @epicscratcher5162 Před 4 lety

      1 minute tops

    • @ronharris8799
      @ronharris8799 Před 4 lety

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

  • @AshesnDust83
    @AshesnDust83 Před 6 lety +156

    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
      @nbaker1894 Před 5 lety

      J D Z is bill gates secret CZcams.

    • @TheChrome22dome
      @TheChrome22dome Před 5 lety +3

      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
      @samiraa3671 Před 4 lety

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

  • @WildBoyLiv
    @WildBoyLiv Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @bossman7302
    @bossman7302 Před 4 lety +78

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

  • @shinagloe2642
    @shinagloe2642 Před 5 lety +619

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

    • @diempardon4259
      @diempardon4259 Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @icankickflipok
      @icankickflipok Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @icankickflipok
      @icankickflipok Před 5 lety

      @@diempardon4259 explain?

    • @erikaguirre9794
      @erikaguirre9794 Před 5 lety +36

      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
      @macanmurda2001 Před 5 lety

      Erik Aguirre 🎯

  • @thetruth7786
    @thetruth7786 Před 7 lety +41

    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.

  • @sbusisomadondo852
    @sbusisomadondo852 Před 4 lety

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

  • @realtalk9760
    @realtalk9760 Před 4 lety +18

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

  • @andrayanderson19
    @andrayanderson19 Před 7 lety +110

    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
      @mmiller7615 Před 7 lety +10

      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
      @smjce22 Před 7 lety +1

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

    • @mmiller7615
      @mmiller7615 Před 7 lety +11

      +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
      @HighTreason007 Před 7 lety

      real talk

    • @lastzulu180
      @lastzulu180 Před 7 lety

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

  • @roderictronetheonlyperfect2526

    the dude on the side ready to go home and sleep

    • @pharaohbamenra4314
      @pharaohbamenra4314 Před 6 lety +5

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

    • @highstrangeness2396
      @highstrangeness2396 Před 6 lety +8

      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
      @stellargentlemen1121 Před 6 lety +8

      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
      @stellargentlemen1121 Před 6 lety +1

      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
      @bihmthethird Před 6 lety +6

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

  • @najahshikamaru103
    @najahshikamaru103 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @paulbaldwin68
    @paulbaldwin68 Před 4 lety +3

    I humbly appreciate your positive energy King Akon

  • @krich106
    @krich106 Před 7 lety +431

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

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest Před 7 lety +26

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

    • @SongsAboutHappiness
      @SongsAboutHappiness Před 7 lety +2

      +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
      @ASSman864 Před 7 lety +9

      obamas a dumbass

    • @G4MR1
      @G4MR1 Před 7 lety +5

      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
      @WisamAyCee Před 7 lety +8

      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

  • @leojohnson3406
    @leojohnson3406 Před 6 lety +40

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

  • @chrisavalos8912
    @chrisavalos8912 Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @gatordontplaynoshit3332
    @gatordontplaynoshit3332 Před 4 lety +12

    Dude straight noddin off lmao

  • @ayemula2807
    @ayemula2807 Před 7 lety +130

    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
      @ayemula2807 Před 7 lety +13

      nigga next to him sleep tho shoulda took his ass out

    • @centerforward2967
      @centerforward2967 Před 7 lety

      +Tendai Beast corner man

    • @ayemula2807
      @ayemula2807 Před 7 lety

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

    • @chillhomie7
      @chillhomie7 Před 7 lety

      +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
      @matthewprescott8074 Před 7 lety

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

  • @margareterougier8469
    @margareterougier8469 Před 6 lety +545

    Nobel Prize for Akon

  • @innovativeteamsolutionsllc1797

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

  • @jleron22
    @jleron22 Před 5 lety +6

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

  • @flatearth685
    @flatearth685 Před 5 lety +913

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

    • @JoseDior_
      @JoseDior_ Před 5 lety +49

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

    • @pauljamerson15
      @pauljamerson15 Před 5 lety +12

      Yeah you greedy bastard...

    • @amirlum24
      @amirlum24 Před 5 lety +57

      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
      @rviesnes2062 Před 5 lety +18

      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
      @reggieturner5180 Před 5 lety +18

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

  • @godfreyreedy9413
    @godfreyreedy9413 Před 7 lety +64

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

    • @connorwestgate
      @connorwestgate Před 7 lety +2

      until china removes all the people in 10 years

  • @iAmLeslieJones
    @iAmLeslieJones Před 3 lety

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

  • @Kinghippi3
    @Kinghippi3 Před rokem

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

  • @CaliTrapLord
    @CaliTrapLord Před 7 lety +348

    Akon is a true entrepreneur

    • @mondomental1158
      @mondomental1158 Před 6 lety +1

      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

  • @stevenobiol4809
    @stevenobiol4809 Před 5 lety +501

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

    • @gitmnews3564
      @gitmnews3564 Před 5 lety +16

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

    • @YungKGDaExRapper
      @YungKGDaExRapper Před 5 lety +16

      Steven Obiol lol the homie yawning and shit sleepy ass niiga

    • @YungKGDaExRapper
      @YungKGDaExRapper Před 5 lety +2

      Alex Wolf i dont think i get your point G

    • @feman5274
      @feman5274 Před 5 lety +11

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

    • @feman5274
      @feman5274 Před 5 lety +11

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

  • @ayodejiibrahimba5873
    @ayodejiibrahimba5873 Před 4 lety +1

    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 .

  • @mac-penny5722
    @mac-penny5722 Před 4 lety

    God bless you sir! Africa needs people like you.

  • @strangeclouds7
    @strangeclouds7 Před 7 lety +77

    That guy next to him thinking damn u done yet?

  • @polobands4415
    @polobands4415 Před 6 lety +402

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

    • @GabrielGarcia-cy8fo
      @GabrielGarcia-cy8fo Před 5 lety

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

    • @gasol8680
      @gasol8680 Před 5 lety

      not muslim, extremists!

    • @gasol8680
      @gasol8680 Před 5 lety +4

      There are extremists in every religion group

    • @ramadanmustafa4277
      @ramadanmustafa4277 Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @diempardon4259
      @diempardon4259 Před 5 lety +1

      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.

  • @justinellis9465
    @justinellis9465 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @hagosmtewolde7438
    @hagosmtewolde7438 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @YAYYEE
    @YAYYEE Před 7 lety +161

    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
      @mariohill9212 Před 7 lety +1

      typical memphis nigga

    • @NatAli-bq6gd
      @NatAli-bq6gd Před 7 lety +5

      YAY YEE i just assumed hes heard the conversation before.

    • @consciencethief6538
      @consciencethief6538 Před 7 lety +4

      Akon is a Real Boss

    • @DrOdTtg
      @DrOdTtg Před 7 lety +1

      YAY YEE facts smh. well said

    • @MrAngusyoungistheman
      @MrAngusyoungistheman Před 6 lety +2

      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.

  • @juswolf22
    @juswolf22 Před 7 lety +148

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

  • @TheElectricalNut
    @TheElectricalNut Před 3 lety

    Much respect dude 👍

  • @fjrorfurtu5h651
    @fjrorfurtu5h651 Před 4 lety

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

  • @thefitnessgodone1351
    @thefitnessgodone1351 Před 6 lety +58

    Akon teaching people everywhere

  • @deanhughes2081
    @deanhughes2081 Před 7 lety +117

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

    • @devingulyas3627
      @devingulyas3627 Před 7 lety +6

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

    • @kristinaanderson909
      @kristinaanderson909 Před 6 lety

      thats the point tho pac shoulda invested in communities in africa

    • @assassin971
      @assassin971 Před 6 lety

      Kristina Eymert pac died young

    • @jooseysmoolay7767
      @jooseysmoolay7767 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @amaxwiththefacts
      @amaxwiththefacts Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @gyanaddo8729
    @gyanaddo8729 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @DMAVJ
    @DMAVJ Před 4 lety

    Great job man.

  • @kreneesimo
    @kreneesimo Před 5 lety +230

    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
      @godfada6 Před 5 lety +3

      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
      @andresmith6591 Před 5 lety +9

      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
      @andrespaz4439 Před 5 lety +9

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

    • @andresmith6591
      @andresmith6591 Před 5 lety +3

      @@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
      @feman5274 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @saadbe3016
    @saadbe3016 Před 5 lety +172

    I guess Black Panther is real

    • @kingraza6598
      @kingraza6598 Před 5 lety +1

      Thought it wasn't. Believe it

    • @ricardooringe5024
      @ricardooringe5024 Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @yunwine3540
      @yunwine3540 Před 5 lety +7

      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
      @Rojozproduction Před 5 lety

      Imagine if 10 other artist got together?!

  • @supersodiq
    @supersodiq Před 4 lety

    Watched this interview a good 5 times. Very powerful

  • @champmarly7665
    @champmarly7665 Před 5 lety

    Best interview on VLAD

  • @dillonromero8958
    @dillonromero8958 Před 7 lety +46

    thank you akon. this made me cry tears of joy

  • @andrewmartinez9519
    @andrewmartinez9519 Před 7 lety +128

    That is a soul fulfilled

    • @Sifuthc
      @Sifuthc Před 6 lety +6

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

    • @adrianewilliams5851
      @adrianewilliams5851 Před 5 lety +2

      Andrew Martinez Amen

    • @diempardon4259
      @diempardon4259 Před 5 lety

      What has he done for Black Americans.

    • @abercrombieKID1000
      @abercrombieKID1000 Před 5 lety +1

      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.

  • @B.A.D1987
    @B.A.D1987 Před 5 lety

    Great work

  • @MrMzcurlz1
    @MrMzcurlz1 Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @leewashington6835
    @leewashington6835 Před 5 lety +31

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

  • @TheTweakerTechnique
    @TheTweakerTechnique Před 7 lety +64

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

    • @moeynola6747
      @moeynola6747 Před 7 lety +3

      Jesus Christ lmao that's how white people think

  • @shawnhopkins8923
    @shawnhopkins8923 Před 4 lety

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

  • @fwtx817__3
    @fwtx817__3 Před 4 lety

    I salute this man frfr 💯

  • @htcblack5205
    @htcblack5205 Před 7 lety +18

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

  • @insipid_lipid
    @insipid_lipid Před 7 lety +38

    Salute to Akon. Incredible.

  • @eddiesanchez6661
    @eddiesanchez6661 Před 5 lety +1

    God bless you akon mad love and respect for you and your blessings to the ppl💪👍

  • @TylerJeter-fb8oq
    @TylerJeter-fb8oq Před 11 měsíci

    💯💯💯 that’s real