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  • Singer and businessman Akon talks about his previous feelings and current thoughts on U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Комментарии • 1 тыс.

  • @mohammedmsheriff7480
    @mohammedmsheriff7480 5 лет назад +66

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

    • @petma5551
      @petma5551 4 года назад

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

  • @jaythompson8081
    @jaythompson8081 6 лет назад +320

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

  • @chuckybonty4191
    @chuckybonty4191 6 лет назад +155

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

    • @deboiusemark226
      @deboiusemark226 6 лет назад +7

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

    • @teemadarif8243
      @teemadarif8243 6 лет назад +5

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

    • @mrhyde7431
      @mrhyde7431 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @victorokuku7864
      @victorokuku7864 6 лет назад +4

      Very true Africa leaders are making Africa look like shithole

    • @camilleherrera7960
      @camilleherrera7960 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @Rali272
    @Rali272 6 лет назад +189

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

  • @Krist_Mal008
    @Krist_Mal008 6 лет назад +74

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

  • @daoyang223
    @daoyang223 4 года назад +15

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

    • @ekhanie
      @ekhanie 4 года назад +1

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

    • @organizationalcoaches7072
      @organizationalcoaches7072 4 года назад +1

      Agree Dao

  • @peacepeace8662
    @peacepeace8662 6 лет назад +647

    Akon for president...who agrees?

    • @kingpiece1042
      @kingpiece1042 6 лет назад +3

      Peace Peace me

    • @adamsamuel8593
      @adamsamuel8593 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @alexplum8736
      @alexplum8736 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @disciplewitarifle8563
      @disciplewitarifle8563 6 лет назад +4

      Presidents are puppets so no

    • @First2bmob24
      @First2bmob24 6 лет назад +4

      Peace Peace hell mfing yeah bro

  • @LAWrence-sv1lw
    @LAWrence-sv1lw 5 лет назад +35

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

    • @humanlott2797
      @humanlott2797 4 года назад

      Which is man made disaster.

    • @hakeemsd70m
      @hakeemsd70m 4 года назад

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

    • @laurentiumanolescu
      @laurentiumanolescu 4 года назад

      Or people

  • @diagorosmelos3187
    @diagorosmelos3187 6 лет назад +326

    Didnt realise Akon was so intelligent!

    • @collectiveconsciousness5314
      @collectiveconsciousness5314 6 лет назад +1

      +K Brown How?

    • @yonisabdumalik4665
      @yonisabdumalik4665 6 лет назад +16

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

    • @yonisabdumalik4665
      @yonisabdumalik4665 6 лет назад +9

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

    • @GenXsinglefree
      @GenXsinglefree 6 лет назад +23

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

    • @petittall557
      @petittall557 5 лет назад +17

      He's senegalese. That's normal!

  • @austinruda3009
    @austinruda3009 6 лет назад +426

    Akon definetily thinks before he talks words of wisdom

    • @MegaArjun1991
      @MegaArjun1991 5 лет назад +8

      I would like him to run for PM of India

    • @theernalrealestategroupatk707
      @theernalrealestategroupatk707 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @TriggerHappyASMR
      @TriggerHappyASMR 5 лет назад +5

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

    • @khexceifo5806
      @khexceifo5806 4 года назад +1

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

    • @domkoza9382
      @domkoza9382 4 года назад

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

  • @surimaribo24
    @surimaribo24 6 лет назад +218

    akon a grown men with knowledge .

  • @michaelpuloka5330
    @michaelpuloka5330 6 лет назад +17

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

  • @isaacelungu5552
    @isaacelungu5552 4 года назад +54

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

    • @liamkenyon75
      @liamkenyon75 3 года назад

      He is now calling out Bill Gates on vaccines and depopulation

  • @thephenomenon6258
    @thephenomenon6258 5 лет назад +55

    AKON for president. Of the United States of Africa

    • @eliasmwesigye6634
      @eliasmwesigye6634 4 года назад

      let him try ND SEE......

    • @flolus2619
      @flolus2619 4 года назад

      Akon has his own city called Akon city.

    • @mimike80
      @mimike80 4 года назад

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

    • @mimike80
      @mimike80 4 года назад +1

      He is beyond a president. He is a leader.

  • @blackface703
    @blackface703 4 года назад +3

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

  • @tiandis100
    @tiandis100 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @adventuresww80
    @adventuresww80 6 лет назад +331

    Mind skill king this guy is so dope i love him

  • @w.kamaranjoku1712
    @w.kamaranjoku1712 6 лет назад +94

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

    • @DecodedTrends
      @DecodedTrends 4 года назад +1

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

  • @segunjohn4364
    @segunjohn4364 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @issasd1172
    @issasd1172 5 лет назад +24

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

    • @issasd1172
      @issasd1172 4 года назад

      Issa Ahmed what’s up

    • @issasd1172
      @issasd1172 4 года назад

      Issa Ahmed I’m from sudan 🇸🇩

    • @issasd1172
      @issasd1172 4 года назад

      Marcus Hopsin ya zol wassup 😄

  • @TheKyinan
    @TheKyinan 6 лет назад +72

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

  • @patiamieli230
    @patiamieli230 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @jithinn1
    @jithinn1 5 лет назад +28

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

    • @mimike80
      @mimike80 4 года назад +1

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

  • @dramemamour1107
    @dramemamour1107 6 лет назад +23

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

  • @raffaellasaranardiello2961
    @raffaellasaranardiello2961 6 лет назад +10

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

  • @yinkadavies8403
    @yinkadavies8403 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @Tourayebrimas
    @Tourayebrimas 6 лет назад +9

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

  • @dengelmaryam8346
    @dengelmaryam8346 4 года назад +1

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

  • @keepingitrealandtruthful.5081
    @keepingitrealandtruthful.5081 4 года назад +5

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

  • @promisemadu5499
    @promisemadu5499 6 лет назад +4

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

  • @Sykologist_Music
    @Sykologist_Music 6 лет назад +78

    Good man. has a brain of his own.

    • @mimike80
      @mimike80 4 года назад

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

  • @auroraorha
    @auroraorha 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @alexjohn1g131
    @alexjohn1g131 6 лет назад +21

    Good talk God bless you brother

  • @deseanrichardson2555
    @deseanrichardson2555 6 лет назад +55

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

  • @josenenganga9670
    @josenenganga9670 6 лет назад +26

    Wow akon..u are smart guy

  • @Tourayebrimas
    @Tourayebrimas 4 года назад +2

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

  • @beatricewanga3502
    @beatricewanga3502 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @joyceevans1860
    @joyceevans1860 4 года назад +5

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

  • @okievepradoful
    @okievepradoful 6 лет назад +153

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

    • @RMurray
      @RMurray 6 лет назад

      prado i

    • @Glass_Nkoaa
      @Glass_Nkoaa 6 лет назад +5

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

    • @jeffcadet82
      @jeffcadet82 4 года назад

      How do you know he’s angry

  • @xlvii6994
    @xlvii6994 6 лет назад +6

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

  • @jamessiyabonga3259
    @jamessiyabonga3259 6 лет назад +9

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

    • @j.pjoseph8491
      @j.pjoseph8491 5 лет назад

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

  • @Pretty_reen
    @Pretty_reen 6 лет назад +6

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

  • @elvismwendantoruru9225
    @elvismwendantoruru9225 5 лет назад +11

    Wisdom lyk Tupac shakur

  • @gadaffihemed2370
    @gadaffihemed2370 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @danieliskander9680
    @danieliskander9680 6 лет назад +77

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

    • @kevinodom2918
      @kevinodom2918 5 лет назад

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

    • @caseyhowell2220
      @caseyhowell2220 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @SmokeSkreenPrime
      @SmokeSkreenPrime 5 лет назад

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

  • @fatoujaiteh9432
    @fatoujaiteh9432 4 года назад

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

  • @robj5168
    @robj5168 6 лет назад +252

    Akon would be a better candidate for USA than trump

    • @mosheshamuel1014
      @mosheshamuel1014 6 лет назад +5

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

    • @abdurrahmanakal8266
      @abdurrahmanakal8266 6 лет назад +7

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

    • @mosheshamuel1014
      @mosheshamuel1014 6 лет назад +3

      Another dumb ass

    • @abdurrahmanakal8266
      @abdurrahmanakal8266 6 лет назад +6

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

    • @mosheshamuel1014
      @mosheshamuel1014 6 лет назад +1

      Whatever you say dumb ass

  • @Oyzatt
    @Oyzatt 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @joang503
    @joang503 5 лет назад +23

    I am pleasantly surprised at how intelligent Akon is.

    • @therealg4197
      @therealg4197 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @zakuro8532
      @zakuro8532 4 года назад

      I am not.

  • @lizU-i4j
    @lizU-i4j 6 лет назад +2

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

  • @powerad4820
    @powerad4820 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @liunderground1899
    @liunderground1899 5 лет назад +2

    I've never heard a more intelligent person.

  • @muhammadkamara4842
    @muhammadkamara4842 6 лет назад +69

    Akon very intelligent

  • @katiemengue2965
    @katiemengue2965 4 года назад

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

  • @Bluebelle112
    @Bluebelle112 6 лет назад +4

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

  • @homemade4431
    @homemade4431 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @shayakanime18
    @shayakanime18 4 года назад +11

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

  • @drewstew111
    @drewstew111 4 года назад

    She was setting Akon up to answer negative in regards to Trump. It was great how he answered without bias and understands the Game...

  • @NIASSFBI
    @NIASSFBI 6 лет назад +5

    Thenks my brother Akom

  • @hmzsmik--music3920
    @hmzsmik--music3920 4 года назад +2

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

  • @yodae6672
    @yodae6672 4 года назад +3

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

  • @daniking676
    @daniking676 2 года назад

    love Akon for breaking silence, order musicians can't speak out they're afraid, and keep dying in silence

  • @saddiesaed
    @saddiesaed 5 лет назад +4

    Akon is the man!..Salute you bro!✊

  • @cameleon6181
    @cameleon6181 2 года назад +1

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

  • @yanky_blsorgnl9038
    @yanky_blsorgnl9038 6 лет назад +4

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

  • @liyashikor9097
    @liyashikor9097 6 лет назад

    I don’t know why u are people dislike this video u may don’t know what he’s talk about. Nice speech mr akon

    • @liyashikor9097
      @liyashikor9097 6 лет назад

      Akon u can be a political men u will be better trump

  • @audemars8819
    @audemars8819 5 лет назад +11

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

  • @uptopdelmar
    @uptopdelmar 4 года назад +1

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

  • @thommasilo9145
    @thommasilo9145 6 лет назад +3

    Our future leader. I salute you my brother.

  • @lindabrooks1863
    @lindabrooks1863 4 года назад +2

    Thank You Akon for waking up.Seeing the truth.May Yahweh BLESS YOU in YAHSHUA Name

  • @combinationfilmstv4310
    @combinationfilmstv4310 6 лет назад +5

    You are right man, Continue.

  • @Nina-ii5ud
    @Nina-ii5ud 5 лет назад

    Akon you are so knowledgeable, so well-spoken! I enjoy listening to you! I could listen to you talk all day, everyday. You are so educated and extremely intelligent, as predominantly most black people are. I respect your point of views and what you are doing.

  • @sheikkamara3913
    @sheikkamara3913 6 лет назад +21

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

  • @billyfolse1316
    @billyfolse1316 5 месяцев назад

    People needed the loud direct message that he voiced. U know he's Americas greatest hope right now.

  • @glorialouiise
    @glorialouiise 5 лет назад +3

    Love him.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @craigsmith4253
    @craigsmith4253 5 лет назад

    Real talk Akon. He can easily be a professor or a leader of some sort. Dropping gems on the senseless.

  • @mbayediouf1599
    @mbayediouf1599 6 лет назад +23

    Akon my nimber one, i love u

  • @ChristianDunkleberger85
    @ChristianDunkleberger85 Год назад

    I think you were right in giving him confidence. I think the guy feels like he doesn’t have to and doesn’t want to explain himself. He’s been talking about what America needs to do for 40 years in interviews. He has loyalty to his country. He’s stood on that his whole life.

  • @emii-precious3380
    @emii-precious3380 6 лет назад +5

    At that time not now 😂😂😂

  • @ocheadeka110
    @ocheadeka110 4 года назад

    I never knew Akon was this intelligent and informed.

  • @modoulaminjammeh8729
    @modoulaminjammeh8729 6 лет назад +5

    i love this interview

  • @marcotchauya8342
    @marcotchauya8342 3 года назад +1

    Some other people thinking their enemy's could be the enemy of every one and their friends is not friends of every one

  • @abodyyasso5335
    @abodyyasso5335 4 года назад +4

    He is really a brilliant man, I love him extremely much. Honestly, his mentality equals over 20 presidents across the world. 👍🏻☺️

  • @heavenlystevens1686
    @heavenlystevens1686 4 года назад +1

    I love me some Akon ❤️

  • @lionheart7431
    @lionheart7431 5 лет назад +15

    Akon demolish this journalist, trying to push her talking points

  • @starfame2691
    @starfame2691 4 года назад +1

    You should stand for president in Senegal !! You're very smart and you can be a good Leader !!

  • @chidubemnzewi8657
    @chidubemnzewi8657 6 лет назад +10

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

  • @ibillyduncan3512
    @ibillyduncan3512 4 года назад +1

    Akon's response sounds diplomatic however sincere.

  • @thescoobymike
    @thescoobymike 6 лет назад +18

    Akon real asf

  • @emmanuelnutor6432
    @emmanuelnutor6432 4 года назад +1

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

  • @SomeRandomDude000000
    @SomeRandomDude000000 5 лет назад +4

    I love how she tries to instigate him into anger.
    How is an r&b singer the most level headed person in this conversation

    • @kevinodom2918
      @kevinodom2918 5 лет назад +1

      I do like how he handled it. They try so hard to get People to hate trump. We don’t even know if he really said that about shit hole country’s yet she says as if it’s a fact . Smh

  • @jeezobeatz209
    @jeezobeatz209 5 лет назад

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

  • @omonzogbeehinor5937
    @omonzogbeehinor5937 6 лет назад +3

    akon bless with knowledge

  • @alitiktokreact7437
    @alitiktokreact7437 6 лет назад

    Men this men is an African hero love is love, love you like a cook food bro

  • @ousmanesow5168
    @ousmanesow5168 6 лет назад +3

    Akon💙❤💜💛💚

  • @beinghuman2766
    @beinghuman2766 5 лет назад +2

    Wow 😍😍 great man he is the most intelligent man in industry

  • @Popmyles
    @Popmyles 5 лет назад +11

    I wish Michael Jackson was alive I'm sure he would support you bro. Please be strong and prayerful.

  • @nathanhicks2000
    @nathanhicks2000 Год назад

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

  • @hazomotv1561
    @hazomotv1561 6 лет назад +19

    Golden word legend Akon I appriciat it

  • @p.m.btvchannel2129
    @p.m.btvchannel2129 4 года назад +1

    Damn this man is our brother everything that he says makes sense wow I respect ✊