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

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 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  8 років тому +5638

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

    • @YungPoppa23
      @YungPoppa23 8 років тому +20

      💯💯💯

    • @fab7224
      @fab7224 8 років тому +25

      Real talk

    • @tbj5854
      @tbj5854 8 років тому +63

      Pathetic, but expected.

    • @jasonwhite8537
      @jasonwhite8537 8 років тому +25

      bring us that dr. Umar Johnson interview

    • @biggJgrimey7
      @biggJgrimey7 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +3143

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

    • @Nevastopcashin
      @Nevastopcashin 8 років тому +63

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

    • @fab7224
      @fab7224 8 років тому +65

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

    • @ken2388
      @ken2388 8 років тому +3

      and obama got one as well

    • @wendycheng484
      @wendycheng484 8 років тому +17

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

    • @WhyNotQuestionEverything
      @WhyNotQuestionEverything 8 років тому +1

      Swear to God

  • @2wnty2
    @2wnty2 4 роки тому +483

    Who’s here in 2020 is the real question.

    • @oliverhaze4878
      @oliverhaze4878 4 роки тому +5

      your mother

    • @Jesus.G.Ramirez
      @Jesus.G.Ramirez 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @maliklad7643
      @maliklad7643 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @downiemcsyndrome8067
      @downiemcsyndrome8067 4 роки тому +1

      Pepega

    • @2wnty2
      @2wnty2 4 роки тому

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

  • @uoeno-it603
    @uoeno-it603 5 років тому +109

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

  • @moneymess7923
    @moneymess7923 5 років тому +1204

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

    • @feman5274
      @feman5274 5 років тому +8

      Money Mess
      🙏

    • @semwen737
      @semwen737 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +4

      Too money traumatized for that...

    • @imramo540
      @imramo540 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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

  • @beatsbyjc
    @beatsbyjc 5 років тому +875

    Get this man a Nobel peace prize.

    • @yoooo3231
      @yoooo3231 5 років тому +17

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

    • @joseneto9393able
      @joseneto9393able 5 років тому +7

      He dont need that shit

    • @thatahkabdul
      @thatahkabdul 5 років тому +3

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

    • @iTreasure
      @iTreasure 5 років тому +2

      @@yoooo3231 yeah cause Nelson Mandela was white lmao

    • @cazjosh
      @cazjosh 5 років тому +3

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

  • @gatordontplaynoshit3332
    @gatordontplaynoshit3332 4 роки тому +73

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

    • @kalanwascher4327
      @kalanwascher4327 4 роки тому

      Why "his"? We are all one race lol

    • @markk105
      @markk105 4 роки тому

      Hella funny name lmao

    • @nmdskuro_bianco4670
      @nmdskuro_bianco4670 3 роки тому +1

      Not everyone will understand that tho . blessings to akon

    • @anthonypeters44
      @anthonypeters44 3 роки тому

      Definitely it makes akon happy to help others

    • @moustm4698
      @moustm4698 3 роки тому +1

      @@kalanwascher4327 foh

  • @carmelitacarter3913
    @carmelitacarter3913 4 роки тому +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.

  • @canadianprisontalk.withthe2783
    @canadianprisontalk.withthe2783 5 років тому +617

    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 5 років тому +9

      They will never do it . Akon is helping people

    • @priscillataylor522
      @priscillataylor522 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +19

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

    • @canadianprisontalk.withthe2783
      @canadianprisontalk.withthe2783 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +8

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

  • @mookeychase0907
    @mookeychase0907 6 років тому +573

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

    • @newideas5572
      @newideas5572 6 років тому +3

      mookeychase0907 I absolutely agree!

    • @diehatazmixtape
      @diehatazmixtape 5 років тому +1

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

    • @diehatazmixtape
      @diehatazmixtape 5 років тому

      Shout out to Akon man salute dude

  • @LeathaFace87
    @LeathaFace87 5 років тому +391

    Damn vlad...get homeboy a fidget spinner!

  • @scottslaymaker91
    @scottslaymaker91 5 років тому +43

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

  • @vanessah4545
    @vanessah4545 5 років тому +1059

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

    • @fentonmiyare266
      @fentonmiyare266 5 років тому +33

      Facts!!!!

    • @Ifollowmusic1
      @Ifollowmusic1 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +20

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

    • @edwardpfingston8903
      @edwardpfingston8903 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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.

  • @caylaa3878
    @caylaa3878 5 років тому +594

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

  • @aixareina6813
    @aixareina6813 4 роки тому +53

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

  • @alwest1966
    @alwest1966 5 років тому +24

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

    • @killahcro5664
      @killahcro5664 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      He just enslaved Africa, not help them.

  • @Nappyhead242
    @Nappyhead242 7 років тому +388

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

    • @ADRIAN4975
      @ADRIAN4975 7 років тому +2

      Napyhead Me too man un easy yawning n Wilding lol

    • @matthewomwa7057
      @matthewomwa7057 7 років тому +2

      Napyhead this nigga probably bored

    • @TheLoveBomberz
      @TheLoveBomberz 7 років тому

      Somehow they still managed to turn it into a race thing

    • @GjoniClan
      @GjoniClan 7 років тому

      me to hahha

    • @MrROCKHARDCORE
      @MrROCKHARDCORE 7 років тому

      Napyhead phuahahaha

  • @pbdtrigga
    @pbdtrigga 5 років тому +314

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

    • @HotFrassRadio
      @HotFrassRadio 5 років тому +7

      People too busy liking egg on Instagram smh .

    • @Rojozproduction
      @Rojozproduction 5 років тому +2

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

  • @scottwerner1635
    @scottwerner1635 4 роки тому +25

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

  • @realtalk9760
    @realtalk9760 5 років тому +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
    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @dementedmindstate7063
    @dementedmindstate7063 8 років тому +430

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

    • @marquellwright3456
      @marquellwright3456 8 років тому +19

      Exactly

    • @WrathOfEvo
      @WrathOfEvo 8 років тому +6

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

    • @_thacieng
      @_thacieng 7 років тому

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

    • @EJCraig-uw4mg
      @EJCraig-uw4mg 7 років тому

      Demeñted~Miñdstate nigga how tf u type in bold?

    • @WrathOfEvo
      @WrathOfEvo 7 років тому

      E.J. Craig *Lmao*

  • @shinagloe2642
    @shinagloe2642 6 років тому +619

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

    • @diempardon4259
      @diempardon4259 5 років тому +6

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

    • @icankickflipok
      @icankickflipok 5 років тому +4

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

    • @icankickflipok
      @icankickflipok 5 років тому

      @@diempardon4259 explain?

    • @erikaguirre9794
      @erikaguirre9794 5 років тому +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 5 років тому

      Erik Aguirre 🎯

  • @bossman7302
    @bossman7302 4 роки тому +78

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

    • @ASMR-XI-ZUI
      @ASMR-XI-ZUI 4 роки тому +5

      Yh that can be really awkward

    • @koala4204
      @koala4204 4 роки тому +2

      We all been there

  • @rafaelplazola1199
    @rafaelplazola1199 4 роки тому +67

    My man on the right said “🗿”

  • @masterxeon1001
    @masterxeon1001 7 років тому +533

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

    • @cn-yg6vf
      @cn-yg6vf 6 років тому +56

      masterxeon1001 Africa is a continent not a country.

    • @nickreyes3604
      @nickreyes3604 6 років тому +21

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

    • @chon.nk.7550
      @chon.nk.7550 6 років тому +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 6 років тому +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 6 років тому

      masterxeon1001 FACTS

  • @andrewmartinez9519
    @andrewmartinez9519 7 років тому +646

    May God bless Akons soul

  • @me.2662
    @me.2662 4 роки тому +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!

  • @alistairmaleficent8776
    @alistairmaleficent8776 4 роки тому +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!

  • @stevenobiol4809
    @stevenobiol4809 5 років тому +500

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

    • @gitmnews3564
      @gitmnews3564 5 років тому +16

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

    • @YungKGDaExRapper
      @YungKGDaExRapper 5 років тому +16

      Steven Obiol lol the homie yawning and shit sleepy ass niiga

    • @YungKGDaExRapper
      @YungKGDaExRapper 5 років тому +2

      Alex Wolf i dont think i get your point G

    • @feman5274
      @feman5274 5 років тому +11

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

    • @feman5274
      @feman5274 5 років тому +11

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

  • @krich106
    @krich106 7 років тому +431

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

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest 7 років тому +26

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

    • @SongsAboutHappiness
      @SongsAboutHappiness 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +9

      obamas a dumbass

    • @G4MR1
      @G4MR1 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +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

  • @damedash261
    @damedash261 5 років тому +5

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

    • @purelight5132
      @purelight5132 Рік тому

      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 🙏🌹🥰

  • @gamezbar8947
    @gamezbar8947 5 років тому +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.

  • @joeroberts2156
    @joeroberts2156 8 років тому +629

    Maybe Snorlax should sit it out next time

  • @polobands4415
    @polobands4415 6 років тому +402

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

    • @GabrielGarcia-cy8fo
      @GabrielGarcia-cy8fo 6 років тому

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

    • @gasol8680
      @gasol8680 6 років тому

      not muslim, extremists!

    • @gasol8680
      @gasol8680 6 років тому +4

      There are extremists in every religion group

    • @ramadanmustafa4277
      @ramadanmustafa4277 5 років тому +2

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

    • @diempardon4259
      @diempardon4259 5 років тому +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.

  • @marierie888
    @marierie888 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @Pimpishone
    @Pimpishone 4 роки тому +9

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

  • @flatearth685
    @flatearth685 6 років тому +913

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

    • @JoseDior_
      @JoseDior_ 5 років тому +49

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

    • @pauljamerson15
      @pauljamerson15 5 років тому +12

      Yeah you greedy bastard...

    • @amirlum24
      @amirlum24 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +18

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

  • @roderictronetheonlyperfect2526
    @roderictronetheonlyperfect2526 7 років тому +527

    the dude on the side ready to go home and sleep

    • @pharaohbamenra4314
      @pharaohbamenra4314 6 років тому +5

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

    • @highstrangeness2396
      @highstrangeness2396 6 років тому +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 6 років тому +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 6 років тому +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 6 років тому +6

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

  • @vikrampinto
    @vikrampinto 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @acealexander9070
    @acealexander9070 4 роки тому +1

    This is great! Thank you for sharing this.

  • @AshesnDust83
    @AshesnDust83 6 років тому +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 5 років тому

      J D Z is bill gates secret UA-cam.

    • @TheChrome22dome
      @TheChrome22dome 5 років тому +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 4 роки тому

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

  • @HG22Times
    @HG22Times 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +29

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

    • @WrathOfEvo
      @WrathOfEvo 8 років тому +7

      Well he did. It was just in a seperate interview

    • @ChiefKene
      @ChiefKene 7 років тому +2

      HG500 literally when I read this comment he said it lol

  • @realplexent
    @realplexent 3 роки тому +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

  • @najahshikamaru620
    @najahshikamaru620 5 років тому +5

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

  • @BWellCoaching
    @BWellCoaching 5 років тому +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 5 років тому

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

  • @margareterougier8469
    @margareterougier8469 6 років тому +545

    Nobel Prize for Akon

  • @alinag3831
    @alinag3831 5 років тому +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!!

  • @fjrorfurtu5h651
    @fjrorfurtu5h651 4 роки тому

    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

  • @CmonCuhh
    @CmonCuhh 7 років тому +104

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

    • @amaxwiththefacts
      @amaxwiththefacts 6 років тому +2

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

  • @thetruth7786
    @thetruth7786 7 років тому +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.

  • @ayodejiibrahimba5873
    @ayodejiibrahimba5873 4 роки тому +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 .

  • @gatordontplaynoshit3332
    @gatordontplaynoshit3332 4 роки тому +12

    Dude straight noddin off lmao

  • @Blaq_Phantom
    @Blaq_Phantom 5 років тому +156

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

    • @cazjosh
      @cazjosh 5 років тому +15

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

    • @trysephiroth007
      @trysephiroth007 5 років тому +5

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

    • @epicscratcher5162
      @epicscratcher5162 4 роки тому

      1 minute tops

    • @ronharris8799
      @ronharris8799 4 роки тому

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

  • @celasegamay5371
    @celasegamay5371 8 років тому +380

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

    • @JayPeaa
      @JayPeaa 8 років тому +6

      right

    • @hneufvil
      @hneufvil 8 років тому +16

      Stop the division

    • @AuraysTimelessChannel
      @AuraysTimelessChannel 8 років тому +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 7 років тому +5

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

    • @BlacknesUnforgivable
      @BlacknesUnforgivable 7 років тому

      +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

  • @madiba4ever210
    @madiba4ever210 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @luisamaury4644
    @luisamaury4644 4 роки тому +2

    that guy next to akon was killing me , just sitting there quiet 😆🤣😂

  • @YAYYEE
    @YAYYEE 7 років тому +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 7 років тому +1

      typical memphis nigga

    • @NatAli-bq6gd
      @NatAli-bq6gd 7 років тому +5

      YAY YEE i just assumed hes heard the conversation before.

    • @consciencethief6538
      @consciencethief6538 7 років тому +4

      Akon is a Real Boss

    • @DrOdTtg
      @DrOdTtg 7 років тому +1

      YAY YEE facts smh. well said

    • @MrAngusyoungistheman
      @MrAngusyoungistheman 7 років тому +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.

  • @EGrisby852
    @EGrisby852 8 років тому +89

    how the hell can anyone dislike this?

    • @joseph1541
      @joseph1541 7 років тому +6

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

  • @sbusisomadondo852
    @sbusisomadondo852 4 роки тому

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

  • @Kinghippi3
    @Kinghippi3 Рік тому

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

  • @andrayanderson19
    @andrayanderson19 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +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 8 років тому

      real talk

    • @lastzulu180
      @lastzulu180 8 років тому

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

  • @ShawnStayVibin
    @ShawnStayVibin 6 років тому +315

    Real role model right there 💯✊🏾

    • @xSIJUx
      @xSIJUx 5 років тому +5

      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 5 років тому

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

    • @Rojozproduction
      @Rojozproduction 5 років тому

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

    • @Rojozproduction
      @Rojozproduction 5 років тому

      @Goerge Bent the people need to know about this shit

    • @briandcarey3110
      @briandcarey3110 5 років тому

      Look up Sam Pa

  • @milkasplaylist
    @milkasplaylist 3 роки тому

    much love keep spreading the love

  • @iAmLeslieJones
    @iAmLeslieJones 3 роки тому

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

  • @deanhughes2081
    @deanhughes2081 7 років тому +117

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

    • @devingulyas3627
      @devingulyas3627 7 років тому +6

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

    • @kristinaanderson909
      @kristinaanderson909 6 років тому

      thats the point tho pac shoulda invested in communities in africa

    • @assassin971
      @assassin971 6 років тому

      Kristina Eymert pac died young

    • @jooseysmoolay7767
      @jooseysmoolay7767 6 років тому +2

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

    • @amaxwiththefacts
      @amaxwiththefacts 6 років тому +2

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

  • @ClutchFirst
    @ClutchFirst 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +7

      Nigga was quiet the whole time 😭

    • @IAmWhatIsLaughter
      @IAmWhatIsLaughter 8 років тому +10

      love this comment

    • @rebeccaburrell6335
      @rebeccaburrell6335 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +7

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

    • @ClutchFirst
      @ClutchFirst 8 років тому +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.

  • @chrisavalos8912
    @chrisavalos8912 5 років тому +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

  • @pizzangels1
    @pizzangels1 5 років тому +10

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

    • @ambo9569
      @ambo9569 3 роки тому

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

  • @leojohnson3406
    @leojohnson3406 6 років тому +40

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

  • @CaliTrapLord
    @CaliTrapLord 7 років тому +348

    Akon is a true entrepreneur

    • @mondomental1158
      @mondomental1158 6 років тому +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

  • @jleron22
    @jleron22 5 років тому +6

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

  • @innovativeteamsolutionsllc1797
    @innovativeteamsolutionsllc1797 4 роки тому

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

  • @juswolf22
    @juswolf22 7 років тому +148

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

  • @bakerXderek
    @bakerXderek 8 років тому +113

    Good Guy Akon

    • @Curling_Rack
      @Curling_Rack 8 років тому +1

      cheah

    • @BERNARDO712
      @BERNARDO712 8 років тому

      Untrue... but idiots believe this.

    • @jameswhite6056
      @jameswhite6056 8 років тому

      +Bernardo Brito u should elaborate

    • @Kemozabe
      @Kemozabe 8 років тому +1

      holy shit, cheeeaaah!! 👌🔥

    • @wendycheng484
      @wendycheng484 8 років тому

      +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

  • @donavang6067
    @donavang6067 4 роки тому

    realtalk this man did something real for people we all should do the same for others love compassion for ur fellow man is one very important thing

  • @maishamulaganire1993
    @maishamulaganire1993 4 роки тому +1

    It sad me when meaningless videos get billions views but videos that speak up for the good of humanity are on low coverage,big up Akon,one day we ll crown you for the great job you are doing to improve the wellness of people,while other are making wars,you are spreading love

  • @lionintu
    @lionintu 8 років тому +812

    this dude chewing his lips, cleaning dirt under his long ass nails, falling asleep and waking up lost for the whole video

    • @clintonquinn83
      @clintonquinn83 8 років тому +21

      lol I thought I was the only one that noticed!

    • @4thLanePromo
      @4thLanePromo 8 років тому +18

      lmfaooo real shit wtf

    • @jhard9096
      @jhard9096 7 років тому +9

      lean

    • @spencerford2149
      @spencerford2149 7 років тому +10

      Vic da G it's Og boo dirty he from Memphis lol He can rap But this mane look dumb af on the video

    • @Heresjaken
      @Heresjaken 7 років тому +8

      Vic da G might be stoned

  • @defoperator7993
    @defoperator7993 7 років тому +368

    why did akon have a thug next to him strung out while he talks about an elon musk level intellectual shit?

    • @unchangable
      @unchangable 7 років тому

      elon musk intellectual. are you getting confised by akpn?

    • @unchangable
      @unchangable 7 років тому

      elon musk intellectual. are you getting confused by akon?

    • @PirateTHESteam1
      @PirateTHESteam1 7 років тому +26

      +unchangable It's not such a weird comparison to make. They're both good men working for the betterment of humanity.

    • @pridepower9331
      @pridepower9331 7 років тому +1

      Def Operator that's his brother.

    • @alonzomanuel9126
      @alonzomanuel9126 7 років тому +4

      that's his brother

  • @NSGLiv
    @NSGLiv 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @shawnhopkins8923
    @shawnhopkins8923 4 роки тому

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

  • @TheTweakerTechnique
    @TheTweakerTechnique 7 років тому +64

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

    • @moeynola6747
      @moeynola6747 7 років тому +3

      Jesus Christ lmao that's how white people think

  • @ayemula2807
    @ayemula2807 8 років тому +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 8 років тому +13

      nigga next to him sleep tho shoulda took his ass out

    • @centerforward2967
      @centerforward2967 8 років тому

      +Tendai Beast corner man

    • @ayemula2807
      @ayemula2807 8 років тому

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

    • @chillhomie7
      @chillhomie7 8 років тому

      +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 8 років тому

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

  • @KingLos95
    @KingLos95 4 роки тому +2

    I’ve noticed many successful people from Senegal to be very humble and generous, always giving back to their community. Akon and Sadio Mane from Liverpool are just a few examples.

  • @justinellis9465
    @justinellis9465 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @saadbe3016
    @saadbe3016 6 років тому +172

    I guess Black Panther is real

    • @kingraza6598
      @kingraza6598 5 років тому +1

      Thought it wasn't. Believe it

    • @ricardooringe5024
      @ricardooringe5024 5 років тому +2

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

    • @yunwine3540
      @yunwine3540 5 років тому +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 5 років тому

      Imagine if 10 other artist got together?!

  • @kreneesimo
    @kreneesimo 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +9

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

    • @andresmith6591
      @andresmith6591 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +3

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

  • @kasemirojr3991
    @kasemirojr3991 4 роки тому +8

    Akon be dropping knowledge, and the guy on the side dozing like no mans business smh

  • @mac-penny5722
    @mac-penny5722 4 роки тому

    God bless you sir! Africa needs people like you.

  • @lainit.mcneal1666
    @lainit.mcneal1666 5 років тому +313

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

    • @DCeNu
      @DCeNu 5 років тому +19

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

    • @jaypey8253
      @jaypey8253 5 років тому +6

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

    • @frankgallagher7362
      @frankgallagher7362 5 років тому +5

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

    • @yxng2335
      @yxng2335 5 років тому +5

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

    • @JP-wk7cc
      @JP-wk7cc 5 років тому +6

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

  • @Analia1ish
    @Analia1ish 7 років тому +84

    So disrespectful having a dude yawn while you talking about real shit smh

    • @eazy1174
      @eazy1174 7 років тому

      Street Justice disrespectful having that bitch close his eyes

    • @pablochampagne525
      @pablochampagne525 7 років тому +2

      Street Justice Yeah yawning and falling asleep... would like to see his reaction and change if some strippers walk into the room i bet his eyes wouldnt close like that

    • @masterafricankingofjamenos1645
      @masterafricankingofjamenos1645 7 років тому

      nigga on right shiiit

    • @masterafricankingofjamenos1645
      @masterafricankingofjamenos1645 7 років тому +1

      I mean on right my bad

    • @Youngprophet987
      @Youngprophet987 7 років тому +2

      I mean damn yall forcing it he coulda been high af or tired ppl are too quick to judge a book by its cover

  • @ranjitjaques1051
    @ranjitjaques1051 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @hagosmtewolde7438
    @hagosmtewolde7438 5 років тому +1

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

  • @rainboots8069
    @rainboots8069 8 років тому +84

    "this is the kind of business that starts wars" powerful words... dude next to him is ignorant

    • @echad6259
      @echad6259 8 років тому

      yeah, talk crack, clothes and hoes and he's all ears

    • @WrathOfEvo
      @WrathOfEvo 8 років тому +3

      How is he ignorant? He hasn't done anything lol.

    • @rainboots8069
      @rainboots8069 8 років тому +1

      Nate Hale his whole body language says everything

    • @WrathOfEvo
      @WrathOfEvo 8 років тому +14

      +Rain & Boots Because he may be tired he's ignorant? He's a performer and he performs he probably flakes on sleep to get stuff done like a lot of performers do. Just seems like a big deal for nothing.

    • @mansamusa3387
      @mansamusa3387 7 років тому

      That's what I was thinking

  • @godfreyreedy9413
    @godfreyreedy9413 7 років тому +64

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

    • @connorwestgate
      @connorwestgate 7 років тому +2

      until china removes all the people in 10 years

  • @brandocolossus5965
    @brandocolossus5965 5 років тому +1

    That other guy is bringing so much life to the interview. Good thing he skipped the caffeine this morning.

  • @MrMzcurlz1
    @MrMzcurlz1 5 років тому +2

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

  • @young-mikevevo9073
    @young-mikevevo9073 5 років тому +201

    Exactly what I'm trynna to do for Haiti 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹.

    • @DerrickDes
      @DerrickDes 5 років тому +3

      Young-mike Vevo YEAHHH Haitians need an organized reform similar to what Akon has done for Africa. Haiti is just a small island compared to this giant continent that Akon is reforming. If it can be done there, it most definitely can be done for our little island but so much more. I want to restore the Haitian culture back to its former beauty.

    • @diempardon4259
      @diempardon4259 5 років тому +1

      Don’t be like him. Build your own wealth in your own country. Do not feed off the backs of Black Americans.

    • @kiaoconnor3547
      @kiaoconnor3547 5 років тому

      Yes brother

    • @officialogav
      @officialogav 5 років тому +6

      Tryna do the same for 🇲🇽&🇩🇴

    • @officialogav
      @officialogav 5 років тому +1

      @Sarah Anderson I'm with Haiti as well👌🏽Ive had 3 haitian homies and they understood how it is as a immigrants child, 3rd world poverty, the definition of loyalty and how the US is why different👏🏽I had 2 Haitian females too😍😋I love y'all women❤💦

  • @thedifference1941
    @thedifference1941 5 років тому +238

    Dude in white feels so irrelevant. Why was he even there?🤷🏿‍♂️

    • @feman5274
      @feman5274 5 років тому +6

      The Difference
      It takes a NINJA! to F up anything!

    • @sibonelomyeza
      @sibonelomyeza 4 роки тому +9

      The guy is sleeping 😂😂

    • @flygirlmetaphysics5049
      @flygirlmetaphysics5049 4 роки тому +12

      He look drunk bored and high

    • @YOBLACKHOMIE1
      @YOBLACKHOMIE1 4 роки тому +1

      FE MAN lol is he wrong though

    • @tommyhallum2747
      @tommyhallum2747 4 роки тому +13

      He was prolly thinking the whole time: damn Akon you told me we were gonna talk about music.

  • @chrismutisya
    @chrismutisya 4 роки тому +1

    He is an example to what leadership is about. MAKING A DIFFERENCE

  • @powerad4820
    @powerad4820 4 роки тому +1

    *Bowing DOWN!
    This man deserves all the respect and honor in the world. We have to continue supporting Akon so he can continue helping Africa. Sending Love safety and prayers his way! 💖💝💝