Akala (Full Interview)

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  • @alexboyadjian4708
    @alexboyadjian4708 8 років тому +337

    A man like this comes once in a life time , articulates himself so well, doesn't conform to the norms of society. What a man

    • @robertlund5694
      @robertlund5694 5 років тому +1

      He talks like an average British person !

    • @davidulanovsky8943
      @davidulanovsky8943 4 роки тому +10

      Robert Lund Trust me, we don’t speak like that. I can guarantee that nobody around Akala spoke like that when he was growing up. Same story for most of us.

    • @kritikal1993
      @kritikal1993 4 роки тому +2

      alex boyadjian I wish he’d go into politics. He is far more qualified

    • @mrminiature11
      @mrminiature11 4 роки тому +1

      @@kritikal1993 they wouldn't let him, even if it was for Labour

    • @Delboy0
      @Delboy0 4 роки тому +3

      David Ulanovsky you are stereotyping. Britain has the most educated black population in the western world. Two of the five best performing schools in the entire Uk for exam results are in black neighbourhoods. There is a thing called code switching that black working class kids do but they can speak well.

  • @RandomVideosFirst
    @RandomVideosFirst 8 років тому +800

    The most educated , articulate , eloquent and knowledgable rapper about black history and culture alive 🙌🏽

    • @kh7688
      @kh7688 8 років тому +15

      LDN Wheels Its not even close, he's like an encyclopedia. God bless him

    • @CueroSlim
      @CueroSlim 7 років тому +2

      I'm pretty sure he's not the knowledgeable rapper.

    • @deangower-adams2721
      @deangower-adams2721 5 років тому +4

      Lowkey is on par too

    • @thinkman2467
      @thinkman2467 5 років тому +9

      Are you serious, why because he's from London. How about, Chuck D, Cee low, Ras Kas, KRS-One, Nas, Dead Prez, RZA, Brother J, Lauryn Hill, etc stop with the bullshit.

    • @mimib1834
      @mimib1834 5 років тому +9

      @@CueroSlim watch his oxford union lecture

  • @KingJoshuaTheGreat
    @KingJoshuaTheGreat 8 років тому +905

    Vlad: welcome to VladTV!
    Akala: big up.
    Vlad: ...ok

    • @oro7114
      @oro7114 8 років тому +45

      KingJoshuaTheGreat now you pointed that out its made that intro so weird

    • @davidthompson2670
      @davidthompson2670 8 років тому +13

      i said the same damn thing u said immediately.

    • @sophakingcool5532
      @sophakingcool5532 8 років тому +20

      I only catch this shit when im high. and yes, that shit was mad awkward

    • @Taporeee
      @Taporeee 8 років тому +58

      Reminds me of Dave Chappelle describing talking to his lawyers.

    • @samuel2pac72
      @samuel2pac72 8 років тому +6

      Tapor E lmao you're right!! 💀💀

  • @muaythai6389
    @muaythai6389 8 років тому +496

    If you havnt heard his Fire In The Booth stop rn and go watch all of them. This dude is extremely talented and educated.

    • @jarviselmerhath7769
      @jarviselmerhath7769 8 років тому +14

      yeah, I just wish I was a bigger fan of his studio work

    • @wilfredstones647
      @wilfredstones647 8 років тому +6

      Spot on , LETS GET READY TO RUUUMMBLLLLEEEE

    • @alondathomas293
      @alondathomas293 7 років тому +6

      Sweet---I love listening to a man who's not only good-looking, but also with a well-developed political and historical consciousness. I also like hearing about the differences between black British people and African-American people, and in the difference way they percieve race.

    • @alondathomas293
      @alondathomas293 7 років тому +4

      Yeah, he did. Now that I think about it, I'm almost certain he's that British rapper I saw being interviewed on Tavis Smiley about a year or so ago (he also performed on there, I think) because he had braids also and was talking about Brit history as it pertained to black folks and Shakesphere. Couldn't recall his name for the longest time, now I know who he is and can look up his songs---cool!

    • @hawkermustang2630
      @hawkermustang2630 7 років тому

      Kirk Wood did u listen to more of akala ?

  • @DavidBrown-jd2st
    @DavidBrown-jd2st 8 років тому +292

    Akala is easily the most intellectual guest vlad has had on his platform in a long time if not ever.

    • @CVakaConsciousVibes
      @CVakaConsciousVibes 6 років тому +1

      #IConcur

    • @thinkman2467
      @thinkman2467 5 років тому

      He's knowledgable about history but that doesn't make him neccesarily intellectual. There's a difference.

    • @mimib1834
      @mimib1834 5 років тому +20

      @@thinkman2467 he's both

    • @kayfay2535
      @kayfay2535 5 років тому +15

      Think Man he’s definitely both

    • @tayosekoni308
      @tayosekoni308 4 роки тому +1

      Facts

  • @johnpower29
    @johnpower29 8 років тому +230

    You need more articulate guests like this, Vlad.

  • @BlasArmelin666
    @BlasArmelin666 8 років тому +214

    any one who liked this should watch his talk in oxford university talking about the lost or at least un teached history of black culture around the world and from the beggining of civilization, MIND BLOWING

    • @darkeuphoria01
      @darkeuphoria01 8 років тому +22

      Saw it, gained mad knowledge from that. The man's a fucking knowledge bank.

    • @sjgaines4388
      @sjgaines4388 7 років тому +14

      I loved it! I learned so much. He's the real deal.

    • @ty8915
      @ty8915 6 років тому

      Link?

    • @joannlewis3559
      @joannlewis3559 5 років тому +1

      I viewed it twice - he is an excellent speaker and shows his proof. I learned what he is teaching years ago but my circle of folks weren't listening. Anyhew - I will be purchasing his books, albums maybe, cuz I don't enjoy hip-hop or rap anymore - I was around when it was first introduced - an entire different genre then, but what I liked was few and far between. Big Ups to this young man for spreading the word - the African Word - oh, yeah, and I like the fact that he pointed out that Africans are the Indigenous peoples of this place called AMERICA.

    • @michaelwhite8031
      @michaelwhite8031 5 років тому

      Fiction

  • @sholaebofin6090
    @sholaebofin6090 8 років тому +568

    this brother's inspires so many of us in the UK with knowledge of self..

    • @5e1enium
      @5e1enium 8 років тому +6

      so true

    • @hellespont5072
      @hellespont5072 8 років тому +8

      He spits real shit! I have so much respect for him. I've followed him since 2006 and to see how his content has evolved is really inspiring. Also your quote "knowledge of self" reminds me of Jeru The Damaja [The Sun Rises In The East], another favourite of mine :)

    • @AntoineMalveaux
      @AntoineMalveaux 8 років тому +21

      I'm all the way out in California, a lot us find his knowledge and insight inspiring as well. Big up from Cali!

    • @itsfoeebitches
      @itsfoeebitches 8 років тому +12

      I live in sweden and i love Akala!

    • @wilfredstones647
      @wilfredstones647 8 років тому +11

      Glad his words reach the breadth of the globe , big up to all the fans

  • @benshaw5910
    @benshaw5910 6 років тому +80

    This man is one of the few things Britain can be proud of now. Humanity needs more of him. Check Lowkey out too, he’ll blow your minds, if he hasn’t already

  • @oro7114
    @oro7114 8 років тому +176

    I respect Akala so much, the guys a massive inspiration.

  • @broughy23
    @broughy23 7 років тому +22

    I could listen to Akala talk about anything for hours. He's the most intelligent and eloquent man in music in my eyes

  • @adododza
    @adododza 7 років тому +65

    Vlad please invite Akala back. He's bringing knowledge.

  • @LAPhil-ey1dv
    @LAPhil-ey1dv 8 років тому +59

    This man is the truth. He got a new fan in Cali.

  • @osub
    @osub 8 років тому +44

    Akala is the most important lyricist to come out of London. He isn't afraid to speak the truth about the human condition. I would say to anyone watch his Oxford Union lecture @ Oxford university.

  • @dazzzdelux
    @dazzzdelux 8 років тому +59

    I could listen to Akala teach all day

  • @BanaMUA
    @BanaMUA 8 років тому +174

    Big fan of Akalas knowledge and energy. Loved this interview🙌🏾

  • @Moose-iz1uo
    @Moose-iz1uo 8 років тому +244

    I agree with Akala 100%. My man knows his history, and definitely knows the world around him. He's just as knowledgeable as KRS-One.

    • @Moose-iz1uo
      @Moose-iz1uo 8 років тому

      FaerieSensai Hahahaha! He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE

    • @NoofGoof
      @NoofGoof 8 років тому +2

      Which track is about fucking 13 year old girls?

    • @Moose-iz1uo
      @Moose-iz1uo 8 років тому

      FaerieSensai He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AS KRS-One. Of course you'd call him wide nose. Like I said Akala knows his history and you just proved exactly what he was talking about. FACT

    • @Moose-iz1uo
      @Moose-iz1uo 8 років тому

      FaerieSensai He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AS KRS-One. Learn to read a sentence JUST AS KNOWLEDGEABLE. Hahahaha! You don't like it, write your own comment.

    • @Moose-iz1uo
      @Moose-iz1uo 8 років тому +1

      FaerieSensai KRS-One didn't molest anyone so get your facts straight. Get over your high horse. FUCKEN bitch

  • @k2datrack
    @k2datrack 6 років тому +36

    And at the end of the interview you see a clip of 21 savage on a couch with money. That's like moving from sugar to shit

  • @odb9671
    @odb9671 5 років тому +104

    this 46 minute video is more educating than the 18 years of school

    • @TheDeliriousDweeb
      @TheDeliriousDweeb 4 роки тому +2

      Agree +++

    • @GH29111
      @GH29111 4 роки тому

      Did this teach you how to spell and how to speak, write, basic life skills, pointless shit u won’t need?

    • @jorgerudi9480
      @jorgerudi9480 4 роки тому +1

      Don't let a textbook or a government controlled/filtered school system tell you what to think.

    • @GH29111
      @GH29111 4 роки тому +1

      Jorge Nickell the fact that people even have to say that is ridiculous. Q

    • @ciireplus9258
      @ciireplus9258 4 роки тому

      Fax

  • @gorgeousg8704
    @gorgeousg8704 5 років тому +18

    A very intelligent and knowledgeable Black man. So proud of this gentleman.

  • @twentyfoursevensmoke
    @twentyfoursevensmoke 8 років тому +254

    he refers to his sister a few times throughout this interview. Incase you didn't know, his sister is Miss Dynamite

  • @newlynew2137
    @newlynew2137 8 років тому +43

    One of the best interviews I've seen on vlad

  • @cortext36
    @cortext36 4 роки тому +103

    Vlad isn't built for this interview...

    • @itsJade360
      @itsJade360 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂♥️

    • @Jjsjsh
      @Jjsjsh 4 роки тому

      💯

    • @town944folk
      @town944folk 3 роки тому +4

      Akala is on another level. I enjoyed his talk at the Oxford Union right here on UA-cam. He's a great man for sure

  • @patrickspencer7347
    @patrickspencer7347 6 років тому +7

    From the U.S. sending Love. Akala hope you speak more and promulgate your message and knowledge

  • @Raad187KO
    @Raad187KO 8 років тому +48

    I got all the time in the world for Akala

  • @sefusolace410
    @sefusolace410 4 роки тому +10

    By far, one of the better interviews that VLAD produced. I understand that VLAD'S goal is to document people that are relevant or achieved or have a story that must be heard; or otherwise it would never be documented. Vlad would interview people that no one else would touch. I've never heard of AKALA, but I thoroughly enjoyed his intellect on the subjects he spoke about. I'd like to see more interviews of this caliber, I don't care to hear about some rapper boasting about how much money he made selling drugs or how many people he killed, and the amount of time he spent in prison! This interview was a breath of fresh air. And very informative! Even VLAD was impressed! More interviews like this please, and you'll see your subscribers start to soar! 😄😄😄

  • @howiemandel5787
    @howiemandel5787 4 роки тому +27

    Saw the one flashback today and bro was so spitting so much facts had to immediately go to the full interview

    • @rolln8ths
      @rolln8ths 4 роки тому +2

      Same never heard of him. Glad I do now

    • @howiemandel5787
      @howiemandel5787 4 роки тому +2

      Rolled 8th I’m glad that GLAD pulled this one out the vaults 🤣

  • @giggs112008
    @giggs112008 5 років тому +10

    Next time you interview him Vlad, make it 2-3 hours long...he's one of a rare few worth listening to these days because
    one can actually acquire substantial knowledge from the things he articulates and says!!

  • @aw9636
    @aw9636 5 років тому +12

    Akala has probably forgot more than I know! So much respect for this guy. His Knowledge, intelligence, his ability to communicate so clearly and in such detail is captivating. Then on top of that there's his creativity! Writing, performing, rapping!
    Next Level.

  • @jimipurple123
    @jimipurple123 7 років тому +73

    I love the bit when he shocks vlad with the facts that more Africans were sent too the west Indies. Yes yes yes.

    • @MH-et4bo
      @MH-et4bo 5 років тому +13

      jimipurple123 more went to Brazil than both!

    • @ThatGuy-tn6lp
      @ThatGuy-tn6lp 5 років тому +11

      The fact is “ Africans “ were sent....it’s not about the numbers or who had more sent to where... fact is Africans where sent as slaves and this is what we shouldn’t forget!!!

    • @robertlund5694
      @robertlund5694 5 років тому +5

      @@ThatGuy-tn6lp they were also rounded up inland by other black Africans and brought to the coast.

    • @jamaicadiaspora6642
      @jamaicadiaspora6642 4 роки тому

      @@MH-et4bo not sure that's true.

    • @MrChangeTout
      @MrChangeTout 4 роки тому +3

      ​@@ThatGuy-tn6lpwho's to say what we "shouldn't forget", there is not ONE fact there are many, and it does not hurt to have as precise a knowledge as you can

  • @saleena5655
    @saleena5655 6 років тому +24

    Protect Akala at all costs pls

  • @PaulSmith-mf2wq
    @PaulSmith-mf2wq 4 роки тому +39

    When he said the mayor of London at this point in time he was talking about Boris Johnson who is currently in 2020 our prime minister!!! Let that sink in🙄

    • @tyrfree5733
      @tyrfree5733 4 роки тому +4

      Yep. Been telling folks, the far right/ fascist movement has been a world wide movement for years. People didn't take it serious until it got serious.

    • @NoMoreLies365
      @NoMoreLies365 4 роки тому

      @@tyrfree5733 people still don't take it seriously.. We voted out ffs. The division in this country will always ensure an unclear future. The only guarantee is seeing Britain slowly turn into America.

    • @salahmanefriminolfc7618
      @salahmanefriminolfc7618 4 роки тому

      Unfortunately right now the do called free world has Boris, and trump as leaders. Let that sink in

    • @d2dar459
      @d2dar459 3 роки тому +1

      That really is a sobering thought.
      Lets also remember the years prior to that Boris spent being a clown on 'Have I Got News For You'....

    • @d2dar459
      @d2dar459 2 місяці тому

      3:46
      Boris fuckin Johnson...

  • @NegoTrue
    @NegoTrue 8 років тому +174

    genius

    • @AGNORANT
      @AGNORANT 8 років тому +5

      Nego True

    • @mrlin1687
      @mrlin1687 6 років тому +2

      Nego True Akala lecturing at Oxford ua-cam.com/video/WUtAxUQjwB4/v-deo.html

    • @ibexlove7009
      @ibexlove7009 6 років тому +2

      Rohan Lindo Wooooow that presentation is undoubtedly one of the best presentations I've seen. He covered a lot. Good looking out bruh

    • @arsenalf.c.6343
      @arsenalf.c.6343 6 років тому

      not in the slightest

    • @resilienceofagypsy3998
      @resilienceofagypsy3998 5 років тому +1

      Arsenal F.C. actually, very close to genius level IQ. Fact

  • @asaanpu1346
    @asaanpu1346 7 років тому +24

    I have just learnt so much in the few minutes I've sat listening to Akala speak. I would love to oneday attend his shows at least before I die. I live in the townships in South Africa and are a big supporter of African music as we definitely are inspired by the works of Dead Prez and the Uhuru Movement. I love you brother!

    • @kukuaakumanyi6473
      @kukuaakumanyi6473 4 роки тому

      Me to. I'm definitely going to look it up and attend post-pandemic

    • @Laura-sg6ss
      @Laura-sg6ss 2 роки тому +1

      I went like 2 weeks ago! It was lit!

  • @candyg9590
    @candyg9590 8 років тому +10

    Immensely educated it's unreal, so glad my 6 yr old son is wanting to watch an take notice of this unbelievable genius... xxx

  • @DefNotMyBurner
    @DefNotMyBurner 8 років тому +53

    I heard of this dude last year in my English 4 class, my teacher had shown us his TED Speech Rap and how Rapping is one of the best forms of poetry. I haven't watched the interview but I can tell it will be very intelligent.

    • @whablo100
      @whablo100 8 років тому +13

      Mate watch akala fire in the booth 1, 2, 3 & 4. They all go arrd af, but it's like a history lesson aswell. Lemme know what you think, if you do listen to em..

  • @Hey__andre
    @Hey__andre 8 років тому +293

    Vlad is going to get a lot of dislikes on this one. The average Vlad fan just wanna hear Boosie being infatuated by hatred 😂

    • @paddybhoy736
      @paddybhoy736 8 років тому +4

      i think more of the dislikes are bcoz he dropped a fucking advert in the middle,shud have just let the interview play.

    • @Hey__andre
      @Hey__andre 8 років тому +1

      I stand corrected bruhhh 😂😂😂

    • @johnnygat1818
      @johnnygat1818 8 років тому +11

      "A-and and they wanna be da ones, wid da car fulla garages" - Lil Boosie 2016
      "I got good sperm. It drop on ya arm ya pregnant!" - Lil Boosie 2016
      "NOOW THEY ARE HYPUMTIIIIIZED WID HATRED" - Lil Boosie 2016

    • @Hey__andre
      @Hey__andre 8 років тому +2

      Fr Fr 😂😂

    • @gststg64849
      @gststg64849 8 років тому +4

      Hypmotized with hatred cuz my movie is in the thee-ater. Buy my liquo boosi juice

  • @MurrayHerts
    @MurrayHerts 8 років тому +373

    Akala is a very eloquent speaker, I've watched a lot of his videos/interviews and all though I don't always agree with him on everything, I can appreciate he is a very intelligent and passionate guy.

    • @redrum4486
      @redrum4486 8 років тому +14

      what don't you agree with him on?

    • @G-Man78
      @G-Man78 8 років тому +59

      He's white. White people in general have this gene that makes them incapable to recognise their privilege and brutality they have propagated over the centuries. They prefer to deflect and deny...

    • @MurrayHerts
      @MurrayHerts 8 років тому +48

      FukcKKKBNP "their brutality" like being born a skin colour makes someone inherently guilty of a crime. Grow up

    • @triplej6
      @triplej6 8 років тому +26

      well i would of thought a black person would know not to judge someone by colour.

    • @G-Man78
      @G-Man78 8 років тому +23

      *****​​ I said white people meaning the people that subscribe to that people culture. You don't have white skin do you ? Therefore I'm not talking about your skin colour dummy. Im talking about your peoples culture in general historically. To rob and steal and justify it by claiming that you are more civilised. Or to say "if you resist arrest you should get shot" or "it's just names - get over it".
      "White" is a synonym for western european. So no one is inherently guilty of a crime based on skin colour - but guilty based on a supremacist culture that you benefit from and get treated better than others that have more melanin, yes.
      PS i was being facetious about the quip about genes

  • @Magnolia3720Slim
    @Magnolia3720Slim 8 років тому +12

    One of the best interviews I've seen on Vladtv

  • @OpiChaggar
    @OpiChaggar 8 років тому +24

    At last! Some intellect. Saw Akala in Liverpool Last night, awesome guy!

  • @desalineredux435
    @desalineredux435 6 років тому +37

    He has a great presentation at Oxford where he discusses the Haitian Revolution and the race of the ancient Egyptians.

  • @ayannahogan4964
    @ayannahogan4964 8 років тому +48

    really appreciated this interview... a Mos Def Interview i think would be interesting also

  • @carlosaguilera3520
    @carlosaguilera3520 4 роки тому +6

    I could listen to this guy all day long. Spitting truth and knowledge every time I see him

  • @el-hajjmalikel-shabazz9127
    @el-hajjmalikel-shabazz9127 7 років тому +31

    One of the most intellectual rappers in the world!

    • @JBSCORNERL8
      @JBSCORNERL8 4 роки тому +2

      The most. This boy teaches at Oxford and has debates with actual intellectuals

    • @86nabatat
      @86nabatat 4 роки тому +1

      Lowkey and Akala draw their wisdom from Malik El-Shabazz X ✊

  • @daamazinfatb0y752
    @daamazinfatb0y752 7 років тому +10

    Didn't know shit about UK history despite being Scottish myself, watched this interview n now I got some fkn knowledge! DAAAAAAMN!!!!!!

  • @idrexciya4090
    @idrexciya4090 8 років тому +69

    Please get more MCs like AKALA on here, LOWKEY, UK LOGIC, MIC RIGHTOUS, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE ETC.

    • @YourFavouriteUncleTokez
      @YourFavouriteUncleTokez 8 років тому +2

      iDrexciya Immortal Technique already has one bro

    • @idrexciya4090
      @idrexciya4090 8 років тому +3

      +Bobby Shmurda I know, but you can never get enough IMMORTAL TECH ).

  • @lanznoir2251
    @lanznoir2251 7 років тому +41

    Didn't intend to listen to this whole video, cos I knew what akala would say.
    Hear I am 47mins later. Educated 😂.
    Respect Akala ✊🏾

  • @tonys9796
    @tonys9796 7 років тому +13

    One of the best interviews. not by numbers but by substance!!!!

  • @Leonelferreira97
    @Leonelferreira97 8 років тому +32

    Great interview...

  • @mrlukeisspeaking4391
    @mrlukeisspeaking4391 8 років тому +16

    this was a great interview. thank you Vlad

  • @mrwahh44
    @mrwahh44 8 років тому +47

    Can't believe you only gave him 50 mins. That's messed up!

  • @louised7829
    @louised7829 7 років тому +4

    I love him....braniac....I could listen to him for hours!
    I learned more in that short interview about black history than from anywhere else....I need some books!!!!

    • @kukuaakumanyi6473
      @kukuaakumanyi6473 4 роки тому +1

      Do read his book and watch his UA-cam videos. He is amazing

  • @circleofmoonmusic9743
    @circleofmoonmusic9743 7 років тому +9

    Knowledge up the yin yang. I love this man. Saw him speak at my university. It was a privilege.

  • @ProductOfAnEmpire
    @ProductOfAnEmpire 8 років тому +35

    Vlad's coming correct with this right here...

  • @FunkyCrumpet
    @FunkyCrumpet 7 років тому +38

    There's a deep hated in the u.k against working class people.And it's still there now more than ever.
    The stereo types of council house people is unreal and i think that is the biggest problem we face in the u.k.

    • @resilienceofagypsy3998
      @resilienceofagypsy3998 5 років тому +14

      ... Funky Crumpet ... exactly so imagine being black and or mixed race AND working class council estate kid. That kid doesn’t have the same opportunities as even a white working class kid whose opportunities are already limited based on his class.

    • @nicholasgreen4010
      @nicholasgreen4010 4 роки тому

      Wow
      Well said

    • @nicholasgreen4010
      @nicholasgreen4010 4 роки тому +1

      So true....
      ..hate towards
      Poor people
      Is awful

    • @dazzamennedy6341
      @dazzamennedy6341 4 роки тому +1

      @@resilienceofagypsy3998 nail on the head mate

    • @Laura-sg6ss
      @Laura-sg6ss 4 роки тому +1

      @@resilienceofagypsy3998 exactly 🤟🏾💯 intersectionality

  • @rouge_queen
    @rouge_queen 8 років тому +39

    the sexiest man on this earth❤❤ not for his looks but for his strong mind......💋

    • @yael8907
      @yael8907 8 років тому +5

      Rachel Nash I agree. His intelligence is attractive lol

    • @navneetmadhray8974
      @navneetmadhray8974 6 років тому +6

      Both - looks and intelligence

    • @riyadougla539
      @riyadougla539 5 років тому +2

      Agreed!😍

    • @Toupret
      @Toupret 3 роки тому

      Sapiosexual - attracted to intelligence.

  • @SerebralK
    @SerebralK 8 років тому +15

    The world needs more people like this. Thank you Akala

  • @TalentedTenth
    @TalentedTenth 8 років тому +13

    Akala is the only rapper i actually learn from.

  • @neosomaliana
    @neosomaliana 8 років тому +6

    He's my rolemodel! I learnt so much from his talks and debates ( especially the Oxford debate). AND his sister is an MC too, Ms. Dynamite

  • @staycompassionate3811
    @staycompassionate3811 8 років тому +121

    I've never heard of this guy, but he's dope. .. I like him

    • @Scoobay
      @Scoobay 8 років тому +24

      king sire You should check out his Fire in the Booth sessions when you got the time. He's got a good flow and he spits some real shit.

    • @TharsanJeyachandran
      @TharsanJeyachandran 8 років тому +1

      king sire his old school man do ya googles

    • @josh0g
      @josh0g 5 років тому +2

      If you've not come across it yet, his Oxford address is incredible... and his music obviously.

  • @Marmite_enjoyer
    @Marmite_enjoyer 7 років тому +3

    When he said "If you're of Caribbean heritage in the UK, then you have family in New York or Florida", it blew my mind. I have family in in New York AND Florida.

    • @TheErikaShow
      @TheErikaShow 6 років тому +1

      Confucius
      Me to...but I'm American...got family in UK, Canada, NY, FL...there is a pattern I suppose...

  • @zulufader9313
    @zulufader9313 7 років тому +7

    Best interview on Vlad TV ever

  • @lisah9592
    @lisah9592 8 років тому +17

    Would love to see Akala, polight and dr Umar. All together discussing black culture

    • @Usmanthemecano
      @Usmanthemecano 7 років тому +3

      Lisa H Polight is high, Umar johnson is a pagan illusionist, akala is an intellectual hors pair

    • @tianaprince-nalwanga4375
      @tianaprince-nalwanga4375 5 років тому +1

      Nirujan P. What’s wrong with him being for blacks first. No one else cares for us. This is why we can’t develop, too busy caring for everyone else before us. We must be our own priority. This is what Malcolm taught us. ‘Our apologies are black and our sympathies are with blacks’. Before you we can help others we must help ourselves. Pan African nationalism is putting Africans first. It doesn’t mean hate others but we help Africans globally.

    • @afrocentricalbion
      @afrocentricalbion 4 роки тому +1

      @@tianaprince-nalwanga4375 I have heard him speak of the Scottish side of his family in other interviews. He's said that he grew up in London with members of the Caribbean side of his family and their social circles, in close proximity. The Scottish side of his family were in Scotland and so more distant. For that reason they were not the dominant influence in his life that the Caribbean side of his family were.

  • @Theonlychild1988
    @Theonlychild1988 8 років тому +9

    WOW, he dropped some Jewels. This was a great interview.

  • @saszs.m2147
    @saszs.m2147 6 років тому +7

    Could listen to him all day

  • @alialtun5783
    @alialtun5783 5 років тому +44

    He needs to do a breakfastclub interview

    • @haid3r88
      @haid3r88 4 роки тому +4

      for sure, but I get the impression they might not have him on either because he is too real compared to their average guest or they just have heard of him and dusted him under the rug without knowing how great he really is.

    • @lynetteclemons3112
      @lynetteclemons3112 4 роки тому +1

      Just came across him today and am blown away by his intellect and ability to

    • @leenzjeenz
      @leenzjeenz 3 роки тому

      nah! They dont understand British or Caribbean culture at all and it shows in their interviews. Envy tries his best, Charlamagne straight ridicules and takes the piss.

  • @AtlanteanGod11
    @AtlanteanGod11 8 років тому +25

    Big ups to the UK 👌

  • @fas8719
    @fas8719 7 років тому +7

    Vlad's never had a guest this informed and open to sharing knowledge before. When Vlad did speak he sounded almost dumbfounded

  • @Callousedhands.
    @Callousedhands. 4 роки тому +3

    I only seen this brother once before and I will tell you from the U.S. this brother is sharp. Big up to the island massive

  • @calmwithcharm8119
    @calmwithcharm8119 4 роки тому +3

    I’m in awe with Akala’s knowledge I would love to meet him one day soon

  • @shaunreed9727
    @shaunreed9727 5 років тому +5

    Excellent! I've never heard of this guy until today. The very first interview I've ever seen Vlad STFU! By far my very favorite Vlad interview.

  • @leewalker101172
    @leewalker101172 7 років тому +15

    I wanna sit in on a conversation with Akala and KRS-1. That'd be fascinating.

  • @Dayosonic
    @Dayosonic 8 років тому +13

    Yup we Nigerians grind hard when it comes to education, our parents will put their feet on your neck and vehemently pump knowledge via your Nero synopsis by any means necessary .

  • @jasonmcintyre22
    @jasonmcintyre22 6 років тому +2

    Man I can't believe I slept on this one the first time around I'm glad I doubled back good interview

  • @myday1010
    @myday1010 8 років тому +11

    I like Akala he keeps it lit! Very intelligent brother

  • @lysandras-henry4082
    @lysandras-henry4082 5 років тому +1

    This is one of my favorite VLAD interviews . Akala , really good interview .

  • @mrbaza8793
    @mrbaza8793 8 років тому +13

    Shout out Vlad n also a big salute ✋🏿🖐🏿👋🏿 4 havin Akala reppin from London 🇬🇧 always talkin sense n knowledge n that's 💯

  • @mphora2002
    @mphora2002 2 роки тому +1

    I have just "discovered" Alaka's work this week and I'm hooked. His Pan Africanism views leave one astonished that a black man can easily express such with no fear of being judged. Love your work bra. ❤ ❤

  • @amalhussien5647
    @amalhussien5647 7 років тому +6

    Soo much knowledge is one video!
    Akala is amazing...

  • @jonnybravo6695
    @jonnybravo6695 8 років тому +10

    He blows my fuckin mind every time, id love to be as articulate as this guy..sick fire in the booth trilogy to boot too! Fuckin guy lad!

  • @londonsburningup
    @londonsburningup 8 років тому +12

    Check Akala fire in the booth!! Old and new! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and see his lecture at Oxford University!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @leo_osbv
    @leo_osbv 8 років тому +11

    Thank Jesus Finally

  • @jimmienuggetsthebudfactory1603
    @jimmienuggetsthebudfactory1603 6 років тому +11

    I hope to meet this brotha one day

  • @kc1973able
    @kc1973able 5 років тому +1

    Fuck thats one smart Man! I'm a 46 year old British white man now living in Canada been here for 20 years and he just explained a lot!! of stuff about my homeland and what Brexit is all about. Never heard of this young man before but my word what a solid find this was on the internet / You Tube.

  • @LilyellaLondon
    @LilyellaLondon 8 років тому +4

    Big Up Akala! I could listen to you all day, more power to you!

  • @jiamewelch3983
    @jiamewelch3983 5 років тому +1

    Akala just gained a fan... Impressed and in awe is an understatement... Very knowledgeable dude... Big Ups !!

  • @89bristooll55
    @89bristooll55 6 років тому +5

    Love seeing all these comments. Absolute Greatness 🔥

  • @youngandconscious334
    @youngandconscious334 7 років тому +8

    Akala is a amazing speaker very intelligent man

  • @mrminiature11
    @mrminiature11 4 роки тому +5

    I love this, I love how he well he speaks but his slang still comes out.

  • @Cheeseatingjunglista
    @Cheeseatingjunglista 6 років тому +2

    A few years back a family moved in next door, this was in Peckham, I went next door to say hello, glass door, little kid ran up to it, then ran off shouting Mum, Mum, there's a white man at the door" - I cry out, "its ok I'm your neighbour". They were from a rural part of Jamaica and just as Akala says, the little girl had seen v few white faces. Got to explain myself when her Mum got to the door, I've moved since but I miss the kids, they were well funny and smart

  • @brandonwruptz9716
    @brandonwruptz9716 5 років тому +4

    Akala Is a lyrical BEAST there's no denying it

  • @leecallam-target182
    @leecallam-target182 8 років тому +8

    Akala, your the truth fam. I'm going to get in touch with you. Just need your opinion on a project mans doing.

  • @LupercalRising
    @LupercalRising 7 років тому +14

    If only akala was the base human imagine the society we could create

  • @MrJmazing1
    @MrJmazing1 4 роки тому

    This is what the internet is for ! Kudos on this brother for giving knowledge ! Genuinely, humbly, and as seemingly non biased as comfortably presented

  • @Classicbeauty857
    @Classicbeauty857 3 роки тому +3

    I think what people need to realise is over here in the UK black people have only recently been given the opportunity to introduce our culture to an mainstream audience, before that it was only black Americans we got to see on tv shows. This is now changing we’re now seeing more of us on tv and our kids are growing up watching black brits, so trust me in a couple years time the world will know who we are.

  • @JS-cd2fn
    @JS-cd2fn 3 роки тому +2

    Only 45 minutes of this amazing man?

  • @sfk187
    @sfk187 8 років тому +30

    hold the W vlad.
    Akala is the truth

  • @sonquatsch8585
    @sonquatsch8585 5 років тому +1

    this interview is so, so good. big ups to vlad for staying quiet most of the time, whilst this sage drops atomic knowledge and wisdom bombs.

    • @reid69uk
      @reid69uk 5 років тому +1

      He stayed quiet because he doesn't have a bloody clue. No big ups necessary. Vlad is useless

  • @klucismclain13
    @klucismclain13 6 років тому +19

    this dudes IQ is over the top! Jesus Christ!...

  • @edwarddavenport9881
    @edwarddavenport9881 Рік тому

    Can’t get enough of this man. SO incredible to listen to.