Everyone says black should get over slavery, but no one tells the Jewish to get over the Holocaust. Both were horrible, but slavery went on much longer and no apology.
Well then get off TH-cam and go start the race war. You niggas wanna be victims so bad but are scared to put your money where your mouth is. Either stay bitter or get better.
We have to learn from history, moving on but be ready to defend and protect our future development. As long as there's race war or KKK, black people should be ready to fight to win.
@Walguens Aristide EXACTLY JEWISH PEOPLE GOT THEIRS AND THEY STILL BRING UP AND TALK ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST TO THIS DAY ESPECIALLY WHEN NIGGAS BRING UP SLAVERY BUT LIKE I SAID HE KNOW BETTER THAN TO SAY THAT
@Walguens Aristide WELL I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALL THAT MY POINT IS JUST THAT HE AIN'T GOING TO TELL JEWISH PEOPLE TO GET OVER THE HOLOCAUST SO WHY TELL BLACK PEOPLE TO GET OVER SLAVERY YOU SAID WHY WOULD HE TELL JEWISH PEOPLE THAT WHEN THEY GOT THEIRS MEANING MONEY EXACTLY THEY GOT THERE MONEY AND THEY STILL BRING IT UP BLACK PEOPLE HAVEN'T GOTTEN ANYTHING SO WHY SHOULD THEY NOT BRING IT UP
@@shakirlateef6839 ABSOLUTELY.!! THAT IS WHY PEOPLE HAD A PROBLEM WITH FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.SHOULD NATIVE AMERICANS GET OVER THEIR GENOCIDE AND THE CONTINUED DISRESPECT OF THE UNITED STATES VIOLATING THEIR TREATIES?
The real issue for people in the U.S. isn't slavery in my opinion. It is legal Jim Crow and segregation. I'm 64,my living parents are 87 and 91.I was born and raised in the U.S. south.All White people in the south at least 80 and older benefited from segregation. Segregation consisted of preferential treatment and benefits for Whites vs all people of color,no matter how qualified or well educated the people of color were.
It is redlining and Jim Crow laws like you said, but the wealth built from slavery is also part of it. These Universities, banks, insurance companies and plenty of families grew wealth during slavery. Reparations are owed.
@@Loyalty850 facts but if we gonna get anywhere in this fight we need to move away from slavery being the sole argument. Especially when jim crow and reconstruction are the actual nails in the coffin for us leading up to todays times.
Godfrey is correct and Akon didn't grow up poor!! His parents had great jobs and was able to move to another state and still pay his kids rent!! Akon was in the streets cause he wanted to be TF... You think they left them to totally fend for themselves Vlad?! No his parents still provide at least the basics of food and shelter for them!!
I'm so glad to see this comment. I was screaming at my TV when he was saying that Akon grew up poor. A Professor father moving to another state abs giving you the OPTION to move out stay somewhere else with your bills paid isn't poor. He chose the streets when that is something that some HAVE to do.
@chocobonita you are absolutely correct, totally agree and skin color ain't got ish to do with liking them streets!! Akon was out there wilding because he wanted to l, not because his stomach was empty and rent was due
My issue with Akon's statement is that it gave the impression that after slavery ended we became 100% equal citizens and the architects of our own destiny. Which obviously ignores the 100 years of Jim Crow that followed and the many vestiges of that we still live with today.
“Taken out of context” the only reason it was taken out of context was because vlad keep chopping up the videos and giving us click baits instead of the full interview
Yet another example of someone's comment being taken out of context, because that wasn't in reference to him being black. That was in response to Godfrey talking about how rich Akon is, and Vlad said yeah, but that's not his background.
Yet another example of someone's comment being taken out of context, because that wasn't in reference to him being black. That was in response to Godfrey talking about how rich Akon is, and Vlad said yeah, but that's not his background.
Akon has been on some foul ish lately. Not impressed. Godfrey is being kind. We got Akon in context quite all right. Senegal moved past nothing....he's bluffing. Relatively poor country- Senegal.
I'm from Cape Town South Africa, I have always admired my dark brown brothers and sisters, we always thought that you guys were one of the most intelligent and the most hardworking people on this planet, you dominate everything, we down here still think that way, those who think that way, thinks ignorant
Jewish people don't let the fact that the Holocaust happened stop them. Unfortunately, we have a lot of people that let the past stop us from moving forward.
Akon just need to admit he's bitter and salty he got picked on coming up and "get over" that. Don't tell us to get over a part of our history. Move on but never forget periodt.
Akon’s Father was a musician in Africa and America, and was a college professor. 🤔 How exactly did he grow up “poor”? 🤔. The man was a consultant for Got D** Walt Disney!!! 🤨
That’s what I’m trying to make out Akon basically admitted him and bu was spoiled rich kids who had houses in different states and he admitted fabricating his criminal career and 3 year prison bid is now time that was spread out Akon is a African Snakeoil Salesman
Do you realize how dumb you sound. You prefer people to run an airplane into one of your buildings and use that as an excuse to invade other countries instead? I think the choice is obvious. People like you just sit back and complain all day instead of moving your ass to make your own life better.
My point exactly bruh! Society is always pushing that, "Get over slavery" narrative, but still try to make us feel like second class citizens. Hypocrites! They can't have it both ways
Not only that, but there has been no apology or real recognition or effort to make amends. It's shocking to see Africans parrot the same thing as white supremacists who also say 'get over it'.
Was there Jim Crow in Senegal? Does Akon’s family tree still have their original name? Snatched and sent away? I too understand what he’s saying, but... He can’t completely relate.
for real ..so why the **** are we still in Iraq & Afghanistan!!? Why do we still have a victims fund 20 YEARS after the fact? 9/11 happened.. GET OVER IT!
Ngl. Not knowing where my name comes from kinda bugs tf out of me when it crosses my mind. Three things make it worse. 1# It's pretty obvious where it came from.. (but difficult to prove, unless you pay) 2# I'd have to pay the people who I suspect stole my og name to get a new one. 3# I'm aware of this every god damn day because it's my fucking NAME. Get over it they say. lmao Fuck you.
Tekashi snitched on gangsters and criminals. Nothing wrong with what he did. Criminals are scum, don't know why people would be defending people that push drugs and weapons into black communities.
@nick dullarier There is still slavery going on in the sense that black people are not given the same privilege as others. They are held back from job, wrongfully incarcerated, not given the same opportunities etc. I believe that everyone can make it and slavery shouldn't be used as an excuse BUT it's just harder.
It would be easy to "get over" if the playing field had automatically been levelled immediately after slavery but we had to go through 100 years of Jim Crow which didn't end until modern times. The mentality that allowed slavery to persist for 400 years, that allowed Jim Crow to persist for 100 years, and that allows for the mistreatment of black people to persist today is still ever present.
As a American born African my mother is from the Chi and my Father is from South Africa I can relate to both sides of this point of you and I actually understand what a con is trying to say but he cannot just like Godfrey said he can’t say Black Americans need to get over something that he actually didn’t go through directly
@yyeeaahhboy What are you talking about? Foundational Black Americans are still very much alive (regardless of how most would want it) and going through so much to too many people's benefit, that's why nothing's changed it just took on a new look. Be specific please!
@@mlksr.2131 So what, is African American identity the latest trend that everyone can just hop on at anytime, and not a distinct culture with it's unique history and struggle, not shared by everyone? Even Samuel L. Jackson said "some things are universal, other things are not!"
@@danielanderson8322 You tell me what african american identity is? If you're implying akon doesnt share the african american identity because he lived in senegal for a brief period of his childhood then I dont know what you're driving at.
African Americans paved the way for other minorities in the U.S. including Africans. Mom told me in the 1960s and 70 etc you never say Hispanics working at fast food places(not being racist or funny just stating an observation).
In 60s /70s if my memory is correct fast food was relatively new bro...and maybe it was just at that time...cause hispanics are rampant in fast food now lol
@@l.s.monroe2972 It seems like you don't know much about Africa and its culture. What do you know about Africa and its history besides your "books"? Have you ever been to Africa? Seen historical sites? You all talk like you know something because you have read a book... You all talk about Africa without even step on foot in the country... Today 12% is what represents the African American community in the US, do you know how many slave were brought to the US? And you mean to tell me that they have built the whole country? You guys don't know about history. It is funny to listen to people talking about racism, reparation, slavery when you can't even share a conversation without trolling... Don't pretend you have read any history when you can't even state one fact. So your comment worth none, you haven't demonstrated your case. If you think you know all about Africa by reading " a" book or washing TH-cam videos... Well... You need to travel and get some facts... I confirm once again "No one talks about slavery in Africa" you like it or not it's a fact. No one speaks about slavery in the EU, in the Caribbean, but a little ignorant percentage in the US. You need to grow, why don't you start prospering? Developing a business, hire only black people to invest in the black community, and have every other from the community to do the same? No, you won't do that because you just like to complain about slavery... You have never been a slave so get you a job and enjoy your freedom. This is America you have such freedom. Instead, you are looking for excuses and hide behind your failures. Maybe you are too young to understand... Life is good... Move on... But don't come to me pretending that you know when obviously you don't. Discuss your opinion but don't disrespect my intellect as I can definitely teach you A LOT about African History... You don't even know who you are talking to. If you have an opinion to share I am all ears but show so respect and read more. Cheers
What people fail to realize is Akon is a born and bred culture vulture/opportunist. From his birth until now, he milked and mocked our culture and bounced and that’s why he identifies with 69
I like some of Akon's story but I have to agree with you a bit if what. He did benefit from this country alot, but did two conflicting things... He steadily identifies as Senegalese, but Used the N word like he was of African American ancestry. I hear it and deal with it in songs while SOME people perform. (Whatever) I don't have love for the word, AND, I definitely don't like any "outsiders" using it. Which he sounds like he's proclaiming.
We are never told to get over 9/11 nor is we told to get over the cold war. But are told to get over the terror that were caused upon us! This country is fucked up and start making there wrongs right and admit to all the chaos this country has caused.
Godfrey a smiley Nigerian BS artist tryna cape for his fellow smiley BS countrymen. The diff is Godfrey has some level of genuine care about being black.
There was a tone deafness to Akon's, otherwise logical, statement. He was saying "America's white government doesn't give a shit about you African Americans, you'll never get your reperations. Accept that as a fact!"... What he should have added was: and the reason why is because African Americans don't have any leverage! The ONLY reason why America gave reperations was because it was in their OWN interest to keep those ethnic groups satisfied, whether political, geographical, image, etc. And because these people were backed by either their own countries or because they were a strong collective. It Certainly was Not out of the goodness of the American governments heart! So what African Americans need to do is SET UP A CODE OF CONDUCT/CULTURE, to abide by and build a strong COLLECT and STRATEGIZE! BUY, BUILD, INVEST, LOBBY and start making LEVERAGE! Become powerful in your own rights and USE your power where you have it, such as LOCAL ELECTIONS! PULL EACH OTHER'S BOOTSTRAPS UP! STOP falling for the PANDERING, STOP accepting folks cause they can dance, sing, rap, or carry hot sauce in their purse and make them RESPECT YOUR CODE AND CULTURE! And in the meantime HOLD THESE MFKS ACCOUNTABLE, as you've been doing more and more!
Its too late I think the one drop rule has destroyed us from. Inside out. The white people were smart to reject and ostracize all mixed race/ half cast people. They should have their own race because they aren't loyal to either race.
The depiction of slavery in most films is the bare minimum of what they actually went through. They used slaves skin to make accessories like belts and shoes, put lynchings on post cards, sell black babies to alligators. The slave master would tie ropes to the arms and legs of a pregnant woman then attach the ropes to four horses; the person then ordering the horses to run away in four different directions till he pregnant woman’s body is split apart. After the unborn baby was dropped the floor, the master would then stomp it to death. Imagine fathers and mothers being forced to have sex with their kids. Please. It wasn’t just woman who raped by slaves owners, men too.
But you can't turn back time bro. The Japanese did horrible things to my family, like the thing they did to your ancestors, but it does not move me at all, because was not even alive. What happened than has nothing to do with us now. Know your families past but dwell on it. The past is not you bro.
for real who says that we do? Slavery is American History and everyone should know it. Most Black people do not let slavery hold them its the day to day reminders that let you know your Black in America George Floyd Breonna Taylor.....
for real for real for real you must be living under a rock. This comment let’s me know that you have very little knowledge on racial disparities, including the psychological damage, that’s been impacting black people for years that was passed down from slavery, Jim Crow, redlining and many other forms of racial discrimination. Mind you after all of this, there wasn’t any form of therapy for black people. In regards to slavery, Yes, there was slavery before the US. HOWEVER, You can’t name me any time in history of an extended, drawn out period of slavery that continued for centuries where in more than 100 million people were forced. Don’t tell black people how to handle their own oppression. Do some more research ✌🏾
Akon is an anchor baby. He literally said it in his first interview with VLAD. My Dad wanted us to be born here because of the immigration laws. Then went back to his country.
Godfrey said something very important !!! If all immigrant can shine now its because of the african american lool!!!!! somebody really owe the black men a check
Gaf a fuck? Akon has giving light to thousands of people... I think he understands.. What did Godfrey do for his people. Only thing I see is him talking about white people...
@@illuminatikillah I beleive Jon is saying Akon doesn't GAF about African Americans. His lighting projects are in Africa, and although he says he welcomes us there I'm not sure if it's because he cares for us. The vast majority of African Americans are not even going to visit, much less move to Africa. Furthermore, there are much more Africans that come to the U.S. and leave their countries at a disadvantage. Akon would do better to try to encourage Africans to stay put. As for Godfrey, he is definitely doing for his people. If you're working and a positive person, that sets an example and helps people. A MF doesn't have to be a millionaire and/or an activist out there to do stuff for his people, so you're wrong on that big time.
@Kelvin Quartey but he is happy to ride the scheme with his face on it. Your right is bigger than him but he shouldn't go America talk nonsense create tension and then give me an excuse as to why China is running Dakar
People say get over slavery without acknowledging the fact that the ramifications of the institution of slavery still reverberate, and the offspring of those that instituted slavery still reap the benefits.
Exactly. 1) The mentality that allowed slavery to exist in the first place is still very much alive. 2) Had we been given full rights as equal citizens immediately after slavery ended instead of 100 years later, we might have been able to "get over" slavery. Hell, there are white people alive today who wish slavery or at least segregation was still the law of the land. 3) If they want us to "get over" slavery, they need to meet us half way by taking down all their Civil War monuments and slave memorabilia. They can't have it both ways.
Money Bags like the slave owners on our currency. Until they do that don’t tell me to get over it. They say don’t play the race card... We play the hand were dealt
Ancestral , hereditary trauma is real. This is a good example of where some Black life experiences and issues diverge. Systemic, institutional racism aside, there's still a lot of inner healing and empowering that needs to be done.
Because you African Americans don't want to put your funds together and build the Africa Akon envisage rather than complain all the time. You do something also.
Akon didnt mean we should forget slavery ever existed, but realize America will never do right by us. I can cosign the rest of what he was talking about, though. 🤣🤣🤣
I agree that’s what he meant. We should make progress to build and do what we can, but the US doesn’t get a pass. We still need to demand reparations because they want us to just go away.
America will never do right by us until the entire continent of Africa demands it for us with their support. Of course white America will not do right by us willfully lol
Waoh, someone else who sees what Akon was trying to say, which is a message of empowerment for all black people, instead of the divisive comments we have seen so far.
This is the kind of dialogue that helps. When we try to push for something good, we stumble a bit along the way, or we forget our blind spots, so we need each other to keep ourselves in check and in the right perspective so that we can move forward in a constructive way...
Black Americans are due reparations - the key is repair. The systemic racism and government practices that pin Black Americans to the bottom must end. Also, let’s drop the African American title. The descendants of chattel slavery ADOS deserve a title that fits our unique circumstances and beautiful culture. Proud to be ADOS.
Slavery was a BUSINESS..Africans sold or exchanged other africans with each other and with foreigners..Its why it was called "the slave trade". It was a CULTURE at one point in time..Can you acknowledge this fact? Its like if you and i negotiate terms for something you have that i want..10 generations later MY kids dont get to tell your kids "i disagree with the terms yours and my ancestors NEGOTIATED, we demand MORE"..
In general being associated with black don’t mean you all about agendas to further the people in that community. We seen how that works when they pander to to help other communities and associations so it’s not about what they can’t do but are willing to actually make an effort for. We too many times fall for imagery and charades of hope.
Men I am Senegalese and I speak for myself we don't think no longer about slavery the only thing that make me think about it is to go to gorrea island or when they teach it in school that's the only way we can get emotional for that . And it is not a debate in our generation but we could understand for my point of view context is different because the African Americans are those who went through that so it is normal that they fell it in this way and it is understandable . Me i have never been outside senegal. I am not interested now in going abroad because Africa is paradise we live happily even though we don't have much. Concerning the misery that people think about Africa is not sometimes real . Me i have never known not having electricity. Africa has changed now the young generation are always acting to push the old leaders out of the power cause they want change tvey are well educated , knowledgeable
@Yur Ski exactly and the strife we get is because we "black" CONTINUE to identify as Black and not a nation. We're actually Moors/Moorish Americans. But so many are unaware of their tribe,family,or affiliations.
Why? I wish people who so-called themselves African Americans, claiming reparation should look up to someone like Akon and help African countries to develop instead of complaining about slavery.
@@edcreed7820 why? In America, slavery is a apart of our history. We still going through it in a systematic way. Akon wouldn't even be if it wasn't for black American ancestors fighting for rights along with other cultures that come here.
let me ask you this then. Slavery is also part of European history, Slavery is also part of African History, Jamaica the Caribbean islands south America as a matter of fact are also been through slavery. America would be none without the Europeans, so why slavery is so important to African Americans? When in all the countries I mentioned people don't mention slavery. The United Kingdom was once the largest empire ever that colonized many countries and turned people into slavery... Could you name one country that still today talk about slavery? People have been traveling the world for centuries I don't think African Americans have contributed to the migration of people in the Americas. Having said that I do agree black people should never forget their history. Akon is telling the truth though in Africa people do not talk about slavery but oppression, injustice equality.. Thank you though
@@edcreed7820 look up to akon for what? He's not for us...help African nations my? What about my brothers in ghettos from Houston, Chicago, no, baton Rouge, la, Philly, etc...? Alot of Africans and other cultures shit on black Americans. Somebody need to come to our aid for once.
Im from the carribean and i agree with godfrey african American has taken the brunt of everything and still are taken the brunt they are strong resilient people i pray god raises a leader among them who will stand for them
Thank you so much Godfrey. You really show an appreciation and understanding of what African Americans have gone through and are going through now. And you articulate it with respect,sensitivity and and genuine compassion. VLAD is ultimately a privilege white man.
I respect Akon his Akon Lighting Africa Interview Vlad changed my WHOLE Worldview BUT I believe Akon is missing CONTEXT the of the African American experience. We aren't really expecting reparations anyway. Yet Africans are not Americans. Africa's historic problem is TRIBALISM. Something African Americans have no concept of that. Africans have no real idea what it's like to a minority that was STEPPED from the GET. I feel him but it's easy to talk crazy when you have a $80 million in the bank.
I’m sorry I understand what Akon was saying. I’m Nigerian, WE DO NOT WAKE UP AND THINK OF SLAVERY. this is just the simple truth, we have a whole lot of shit to think about. I lived in South Africa, get this, South Africans do not wake up and think of apartheid. Yes South African government are working on so sort of restitutions but trust me an average South African is thinking of how to move his life forward. Everyone is focused on taking back their lives. The only problem I see from Akon is telling people when and how to get over pain. Especially when African Americans are still suffering as a result of slavery. But people, Akon is right about Africans. If you doubt him come to Africa.
What if you dont...its been 200 yrs... Blacks havent gotten it yet. I just dont see a government who designed its entire business model off of using Blacks. Why would they repair blacks financially if the wealth in this nation was built by making sure blacks dont have it. Seems like the US will self sabotage itself. This doesn't mean I'm against reparations but just objectively looking at the historical context of Blacks in America. Not comparing them to Jews, Registered Native Americans, Italians or Japanese. Blacks exclusively were chosen to be the financial escape goat.
@@j.tarver4174 facts...playing within these political parties ain't it. The Democratic party is the greatest threat to the current demise of the black experience in america
@@j.tarver4174 while you at it burn the Republican party as well. They brought crack into Black communities, didn't do reparations after 1865, allowed Jim Crow laws to thrive and Lynching.
Akon had nothing but respect when speaking of the other ethnicities but when it came to African Americans, they were just niggas he had less in common with. Just cause he dark as night and want to power Africa doesn’t mean he has any regard for or understanding of Black Americans.
unlike African Americans, we don't nag about our past. its done its done, we dont hate on other people regardless of race unless they say something bad currently. we're only looking to the future, for our culture and our kids.
Everyone says black should get over slavery, but no one tells the Jewish to get over the Holocaust. Both were horrible, but slavery went on much longer and no apology.
I’ve been telling Jews to get over it
That's part of their anti-Black racist tactics
Facts
@@calebcatchings943 slavery didn't kill Jesus, y'all might of had that coming !
What the fuck is sorry gonna do?
We are the only group on the planet told to get over what was done to us
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💯 facts
Well then get off TH-cam and go start the race war. You niggas wanna be victims so bad but are scared to put your money where your mouth is. Either stay bitter or get better.
I've also heard it said to Indigenous peoples.
They say it to Native Americans too
When black people tried moving on and Building a Future for themselves.. Black Wall Street Happened
I still feel American indigenes should consider the reconstruction of black Wall Street again and also the e-commerce version of it ..
We have to learn from history, moving on but be ready to defend and protect our future development. As long as there's race war or KKK, black people should be ready to fight to win.
Dont forget about the urban renewal act
@@tk4609 Eaxctly. Defend. That's the world we live in.
Black Wall Street was like 2 blocks of like two dozen businesses dude lol relax.
I BET IF HE HAD SAID JEWISH PEOPLE SHOULD GET OVER THE HOLOCAUST IT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT DISCUSSION BUT HE KNOW BETTER THAN TO SAY THAT DON'T HE
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@Walguens Aristide EXACTLY JEWISH PEOPLE GOT THEIRS AND THEY STILL BRING UP AND TALK ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST TO THIS DAY ESPECIALLY WHEN NIGGAS BRING UP SLAVERY BUT LIKE I SAID HE KNOW BETTER THAN TO SAY THAT
@Walguens Aristide WELL I DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALL THAT MY POINT IS JUST THAT HE AIN'T GOING TO TELL JEWISH PEOPLE TO GET OVER THE HOLOCAUST SO WHY TELL BLACK PEOPLE TO GET OVER SLAVERY YOU SAID WHY WOULD HE TELL JEWISH PEOPLE THAT WHEN THEY GOT THEIRS MEANING MONEY EXACTLY THEY GOT THERE MONEY AND THEY STILL BRING IT UP BLACK PEOPLE HAVEN'T GOTTEN ANYTHING SO WHY SHOULD THEY NOT BRING IT UP
@@shakirlateef6839 ABSOLUTELY.!! THAT IS WHY PEOPLE HAD A PROBLEM WITH FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.SHOULD NATIVE AMERICANS GET OVER THEIR GENOCIDE AND THE CONTINUED DISRESPECT OF THE UNITED STATES VIOLATING THEIR TREATIES?
@@seanphillips3214 RIGHT
The real issue for people in the U.S. isn't slavery in my opinion. It is legal Jim Crow and segregation. I'm 64,my living parents are 87 and 91.I was born and raised in the U.S. south.All White people in the south at least 80 and older benefited from segregation. Segregation consisted of preferential treatment and benefits for Whites vs all people of color,no matter how qualified or well educated the people of color were.
Thanks for speaking on the taboo of your people. It helps.
It is redlining and Jim Crow laws like you said, but the wealth built from slavery is also part of it. These Universities, banks, insurance companies and plenty of families grew wealth during slavery. Reparations are owed.
@@Gems-EyeView yeah he was very general in his explanation but all 3 of us agreeing.
Slavery was horrible to because it strip our culture and name away...
@@Loyalty850 facts but if we gonna get anywhere in this fight we need to move away from slavery being the sole argument. Especially when jim crow and reconstruction are the actual nails in the coffin for us leading up to todays times.
Godfrey is correct and Akon didn't grow up poor!! His parents had great jobs and was able to move to another state and still pay his kids rent!! Akon was in the streets cause he wanted to be TF... You think they left them to totally fend for themselves Vlad?! No his parents still provide at least the basics of food and shelter for them!!
I'm so glad to see this comment. I was screaming at my TV when he was saying that Akon grew up poor. A Professor father moving to another state abs giving you the OPTION to move out stay somewhere else with your bills paid isn't poor. He chose the streets when that is something that some HAVE to do.
@Queenofdacastle and Atlanta wasn't popping yet so they wanted to stay in Jersey right by NYC. They could of moved if they wanted to.
@@JeyMusique86 I was so irritated hearing him say that, I had to say something smh.
@chocobonita you are absolutely correct, totally agree and skin color ain't got ish to do with liking them streets!! Akon was out there wilding because he wanted to l, not because his stomach was empty and rent was due
@@godofthisshit exactly!!
"the chinese are colonizing africa" Duh, who tf you think gave Akon the money???
Lol his money came from his music you can’t be that dumb
@@rolln8ths what are you talking about?
Rolled 8th A-Cons “lighting Africa” money is coming from China. Dude is a crook
Donnie I’m talking about the original comment or saying China gave Akon money. When he got a lot of money from music
@@rolln8ths bro they gave him a billion+ dollar credit......
Akon couldn’t have been that poor if his parents left him and his brother in their own house while they moved back to Africa.
It was to atlanta but you are right.
He wasn't that culture vulture is just capping & making excuses for his boy.
Olaredo yeah his story didn't really add up. Making 700k a month, you shouldn't need any help for anything.
Facts.....
Especially because this is the early 70s
My issue with Akon's statement is that it gave the impression that after slavery ended we became 100% equal citizens and the architects of our own destiny. Which obviously ignores the 100 years of Jim Crow that followed and the many vestiges of that we still live with today.
“Taken out of context” the only reason it was taken out of context was because vlad keep chopping up the videos and giving us click baits instead of the full interview
Facts!!
Fammmmmm 🤦🏾♀️ for real
Hes such a hip hop pariah
Exactly that’s y I’m like hmm Godfrey should of waited for the full interview before he did this
@@joselucas1906 vlad said he sent Godfrey the whole akon interview
Godfrey decided to record from home instead of Vlad’s office because that damn A.C from the last interview 😂
FYI Vlad: Growing up poor and as a criminal has nothing to with being Black. Wtf??
Yet another example of someone's comment being taken out of context, because that wasn't in reference to him being black. That was in response to Godfrey talking about how rich Akon is, and Vlad said yeah, but that's not his background.
Yet another example of someone's comment being taken out of context, because that wasn't in reference to him being black. That was in response to Godfrey talking about how rich Akon is, and Vlad said yeah, but that's not his background.
That's not what he said
Akon has been on some foul ish lately. Not impressed. Godfrey is being kind. We got Akon in context quite all right. Senegal moved past nothing....he's bluffing. Relatively poor country- Senegal.
@philip ocharo what is it then? And there's 54 countries, how many are 'poor?'
Poor? Are you sure your country is richer than any land in Africa.
Put some thought to your perspective and choose your words wisely.
@@carboncell9317 you must not have read the above comment they were responding too.
@philip ocharo Poor? Are you sure your country is richer than any land in Africa.
Put some thought to your perspective and choose your wordly wisely.
@@stephonhopkins4569 Cheers. Comment addressing amended.
I'm from Cape Town South Africa, I have always admired my dark brown brothers and sisters, we always thought that you guys were one of the most intelligent and the most hardworking people on this planet, you dominate everything, we down here still think that way, those who think that way, thinks ignorant
Thanks!
I was taking off guard by Vlad laughing at the get over it all while saying Holocaust should never be forgotten 🛋️
I peeped that too. He was passionate when speaking about his ppl but was laughing when speaking about African Americans..
What you expect from a culture vulture?
Ben Karl - right, cmon now, hes still a European
Oh great ANOTHER Jew.. there just isnt enough of them with a platform..
Jewish people don't let the fact that the Holocaust happened stop them. Unfortunately, we have a lot of people that let the past stop us from moving forward.
Akon just need to admit he's bitter and salty he got picked on coming up and "get over" that. Don't tell us to get over a part of our history. Move on but never forget periodt.
💯.. That shit in the past but this shit aint old..
You’re the only bitter salty one. Your projecting your European inferiority complex.
Not only that but Akon had to run to America in order to be successful because he couldn't do it in his own country
@@Kemetblack90 . 💯😂😂.. the whole point of him being born here was so they can have citizenship in America..😭
I feel you. Blacks in America have a different experience than elsewhere in the diaspora.
Akon’s Father was a musician in Africa and America, and was a college professor. 🤔 How exactly did he grow up “poor”? 🤔. The man was a consultant for Got D** Walt Disney!!! 🤨
Many people obviously Vlad is one of them think that everyone in Africa is poor, it is sad ...
@@edcreed7820 very sad
Just because his dad was a college professor and a musician doesn’t mean he was rich
That’s what I’m trying to make out Akon basically admitted him and bu was spoiled rich kids who had houses in different states and he admitted fabricating his criminal career and 3 year prison bid is now time that was spread out Akon is a African Snakeoil Salesman
And he only served a few months in prison
Why is Akon selling off his country to the Chinese 🤔
Stop it. He's doing business. As long as it's fair nothing wrong with it
KING LOWE Because without them ‘his’ country would be poor like the rest of most other countries were before chinese began business with them etc.
Naw it's deeper it's actually most of West Africa 🥴🥺
Do you realize how dumb you sound. You prefer people to run an airplane into one of your buildings and use that as an excuse to invade other countries instead? I think the choice is obvious. People like you just sit back and complain all day instead of moving your ass to make your own life better.
He a culture vulture
Even slave owners got reparations in America.
Akon did 3 months in jail, only caught with one car. His whole story is marketing, google it for yourself!
I already know I been telling people he a black culture vulture
No Gtfho in Jersey they don't pass fake
@S money Mula you're wrong. Just looked it up. It was 4 years from 1999 to 2002. Get your facts straight next time.
Sorry * I’m from jersey jersey just like him* pardon my grammatical mistakes.
Yeah. He ain’t did no time. I can tell
Wow now that i stopped thinking about slavery I'm immune to the effects of racism redlining mass incarceration and job descrimination thanks akon👍🏾
Do the crime do the time, stop crying victim
@@KNukzzz well when are you going to pay for yours??¿???
Jimmy Brown what you mean?
@LINCOLN PEARSON nah china treats blacks better than the US
I think Akon was tryna say if you don’t like any of that stuff you said you should go home to Africa idk tho
I keep saying this, we can't move on when we are reminded everyday of how the world see us and treats us.
My point exactly bruh! Society is always pushing that, "Get over slavery" narrative, but still try to make us feel like second class citizens. Hypocrites! They can't have it both ways
Not only that, but there has been no apology or real recognition or effort to make amends.
It's shocking to see Africans parrot the same thing as white supremacists who also say 'get over it'.
Was there Jim Crow in Senegal?
Does Akon’s family tree still have their original name? Snatched and sent away?
I too understand what he’s saying, but...
He can’t completely relate.
@Walguens Aristide
R u dim? His point is clear. Read & comprehend, not that difficult.
You can't turn back time bro... who should apologise? People that had nothing to do with it?
@@illuminatikillah
Shit is still happening though
for real ..so why the **** are we still in Iraq & Afghanistan!!? Why do we still have a victims fund 20 YEARS after the fact? 9/11 happened.. GET OVER IT!
Ngl. Not knowing where my name comes from kinda bugs tf out of me when it crosses my mind.
Three things make it worse.
1# It's pretty obvious where it came from.. (but difficult to prove, unless you pay)
2# I'd have to pay the people who I suspect stole my og name to get a new one.
3# I'm aware of this every god damn day because it's my fucking NAME.
Get over it they say. lmao
Fuck you.
As usual, Godfrey is spot on. Hes doing his best to help Akon clean this sh*t up lol
Lol!!!!! Right.
Akon is right though, people in Africa don't talk about slavery, they talk about oppression but NEVER about slavery.
Just him doing a song with 69 shows he really don’t care about nothing but the money no morals
Tekashi snitched on gangsters and criminals. Nothing wrong with what he did. Criminals are scum, don't know why people would be defending people that push drugs and weapons into black communities.
@@leondelafonte That's what I don't understand.
How can you get over something you’re born into, and forced to live everyday.
@nick dullarier There is still slavery going on in the sense that black people are not given the same privilege as others. They are held back from job, wrongfully incarcerated, not given the same opportunities etc. I believe that everyone can make it and slavery shouldn't be used as an excuse BUT it's just harder.
nick dullarier i was born into the effects of slavery. My great grandaddy’s we’re actually slaves.
Stop bringing it up all the fucking time and ignore bullies and bullshit like everyone else.
It would be easy to "get over" if the playing field had automatically been levelled immediately after slavery but we had to go through 100 years of Jim Crow which didn't end until modern times.
The mentality that allowed slavery to persist for 400 years, that allowed Jim Crow to persist for 100 years, and that allows for the mistreatment of black people to persist today is still ever present.
@@noelr1010 I can respect that.
Godfrey wasn’t lyin about Black Churches though
Swear he's NOT
I believe that to
I still can’t believe Godfrey is 51 years young
fr fr... nigga still look 30 somthin
What!!?? I had to go look that up. I swear to god I thought he was in his 20’s...30’s tops.
As a American born African my mother is from the Chi and my Father is from South Africa I can relate to both sides of this point of you and I actually understand what a con is trying to say but he cannot just like Godfrey said he can’t say Black Americans need to get over something that he actually didn’t go through directly
How did he not go throught what African americans went through when He had spent more time in the US than in Senegal?
@yyeeaahhboy What are you talking about? Foundational Black Americans are still very much alive (regardless of how most would want it) and going through so much to too many people's benefit, that's why nothing's changed it just took on a new look. Be specific please!
@@mlksr.2131 So what, is African American identity the latest trend that everyone can just hop on at anytime, and not a distinct culture with it's unique history and struggle, not shared by everyone? Even Samuel L. Jackson said "some things are universal, other things are not!"
@@danielanderson8322 You tell me what african american identity is? If you're implying akon doesnt share the african american identity because he lived in senegal for a brief period of his childhood then I dont know what you're driving at.
I dont know if you did it on purpose but u actually spelled his name right . Its not akon its a CON
African Americans paved the way for other minorities in the U.S. including Africans. Mom told me in the 1960s and 70 etc you never say Hispanics working at fast food places(not being racist or funny just stating an observation).
In 60s /70s if my memory is correct fast food was relatively new bro...and maybe it was just at that time...cause hispanics are rampant in fast food now lol
African resources paved the way for Africans in America not African Americans.
Not true at all ... African Americans did not do anything to help Africans coming to the states.
@@edcreed7820 Learn your history. Hell, learn SOME history before you find yourself back in chains.
@@l.s.monroe2972 It seems like you don't know much about Africa and its culture. What do you know about Africa and its history besides your "books"? Have you ever been to Africa? Seen historical sites? You all talk like you know something because you have read a book... You all talk about Africa without even step on foot in the country... Today 12% is what represents the African American community in the US, do you know how many slave were brought to the US? And you mean to tell me that they have built the whole country? You guys don't know about history. It is funny to listen to people talking about racism, reparation, slavery when you can't even share a conversation without trolling... Don't pretend you have read any history when you can't even state one fact. So your comment worth none, you haven't demonstrated your case. If you think you know all about Africa by reading " a" book or washing TH-cam videos... Well... You need to travel and get some facts... I confirm once again "No one talks about slavery in Africa" you like it or not it's a fact. No one speaks about slavery in the EU, in the Caribbean, but a little ignorant percentage in the US. You need to grow, why don't you start prospering? Developing a business, hire only black people to invest in the black community, and have every other from the community to do the same? No, you won't do that because you just like to complain about slavery... You have never been a slave so get you a job and enjoy your freedom. This is America you have such freedom. Instead, you are looking for excuses and hide behind your failures. Maybe you are too young to understand... Life is good... Move on... But don't come to me pretending that you know when obviously you don't. Discuss your opinion but don't disrespect my intellect as I can definitely teach you A LOT about African History... You don't even know who you are talking to. If you have an opinion to share I am all ears but show so respect and read more. Cheers
What people fail to realize is Akon is a born and bred culture vulture/opportunist. From his birth until now, he milked and mocked our culture and bounced and that’s why he identifies with 69
BIg facts, exactly what I was thinking.
This the best comment 💯
That bish Laila you missed the whole point he boosted his career by faking that same narrative you’re speaking about (culture vulture)
I like some of Akon's story but I have to agree with you a bit if what. He did benefit from this country alot, but did two conflicting things... He steadily identifies as Senegalese, but Used the N word like he was of African American ancestry.
I hear it and deal with it in songs while SOME people perform. (Whatever)
I don't have love for the word, AND, I definitely don't like any "outsiders" using it.
Which he sounds like he's proclaiming.
That bish Laila ok you win 🤦🏾♂️
Tf I thought I was trippin but nope new Godfrey interview Yass 👏🏽👏🏽
Ps: I really miss Lord Jamar
Godfrey can spit some real serious shit with a lil comedy twist 💯
Right...where is Lord Jamar? Why hasn’t he done any interviews lately?
We can never actually move on because we are always gonna be black.
Wtf
We are never told to get over 9/11 nor is we told to get over the cold war. But are told to get over the terror that were caused upon us! This country is fucked up and start making there wrongs right and admit to all the chaos this country has caused.
Where is lord jamar?
Word right interview would be funny and interesting at the same time
I don’t think the phrase “moving on” helps. Perhaps we can change that with “refusing to allow slavery to hold us back”.
Naw Godfrey you can't save him. Akon exposed himself and Vlad helped 🤷🏽♂️
@Walguens Aristide please do your own research on the subject thank you
Godfrey a smiley Nigerian BS artist tryna cape for his fellow smiley BS countrymen. The diff is Godfrey has some level of genuine care about being black.
I agree 💯
Akon was very arrogant and transparent on these Vlad interviews especially the recently one.
Transparent
So????? why not?????
Thats how alot of prejudice Africans think
@@youknowwhatflav9916 thank you for the truth.
Godfrey is another smiley BS artist lowkey lol
Didn't smoking gun say akon was lying about his criminal past? Said he got arrested and couldnt even make bail? Had no felony convictions
Yeah Akon lied for clout. Rick Ross too
@Maso24k Interesting
There was a tone deafness to Akon's, otherwise logical, statement. He was saying "America's white government doesn't give a shit about you African Americans, you'll never get your reperations. Accept that as a fact!"... What he should have added was: and the reason why is because African Americans don't have any leverage! The ONLY reason why America gave reperations was because it was in their OWN interest to keep those ethnic groups satisfied, whether political, geographical, image, etc. And because these people were backed by either their own countries or because they were a strong collective. It Certainly was Not out of the goodness of the American governments heart! So what African Americans need to do is SET UP A CODE OF CONDUCT/CULTURE, to abide by and build a strong COLLECT and STRATEGIZE! BUY, BUILD, INVEST, LOBBY and start making LEVERAGE! Become powerful in your own rights and USE your power where you have it, such as LOCAL ELECTIONS! PULL EACH OTHER'S BOOTSTRAPS UP! STOP falling for the PANDERING, STOP accepting folks cause they can dance, sing, rap, or carry hot sauce in their purse and make them RESPECT YOUR CODE AND CULTURE! And in the meantime HOLD THESE MFKS ACCOUNTABLE, as you've been doing more and more!
If only more people thought like this
Bingo
Its too late I think the one drop rule has destroyed us from. Inside out. The white people were smart to reject and ostracize all mixed race/ half cast people. They should have their own race because they aren't loyal to either race.
Mixed race/half cast people have trouble with discernment.
Brilliant. Exactly. Bless you, and say it louder for the people in the back.
I love Godfrey he really speak up for us African American s
He really does, he totally understand us because he is both but more African American.
The depiction of slavery in most films is the bare minimum of what they actually went through. They used slaves skin to make accessories like belts and shoes, put lynchings on post cards, sell black babies to alligators. The slave master would tie ropes to the arms and legs of a pregnant woman then attach the ropes to four horses; the person then ordering the horses to run away in four different directions till he pregnant woman’s body is split apart. After the unborn baby was dropped the floor, the master would then stomp it to death. Imagine fathers and mothers being forced to have sex with their kids. Please. It wasn’t just woman who raped by slaves owners, men too.
But you can't turn back time bro. The Japanese did horrible things to my family, like the thing they did to your ancestors, but it does not move me at all, because was not even alive. What happened than has nothing to do with us now. Know your families past but dwell on it. The past is not you bro.
@@illuminatikillah
So dont dwell on unjustices still happening to us?
for real who says that we do? Slavery is American History and everyone should know it. Most Black people do not let slavery hold them its the day to day reminders that let you know your Black in America George Floyd Breonna Taylor.....
for real for real for real you must be living under a rock. This comment let’s me know that you have very little knowledge on racial disparities, including the psychological damage, that’s been impacting black people for years that was passed down from slavery, Jim Crow, redlining and many other forms of racial discrimination. Mind you after all of this, there wasn’t any form of therapy for black people. In regards to slavery, Yes, there was slavery before the US. HOWEVER, You can’t name me any time in history of an extended, drawn out period of slavery that continued for centuries where in more than 100 million people were forced. Don’t tell black people how to handle their own oppression. Do some more research ✌🏾
@@michaelmarlonbestbae6078 ok bro, but what are you going to do?
Akon is an anchor baby. He literally said it in his first interview with VLAD. My Dad wanted us to be born here because of the immigration laws. Then went back to his country.
Yep I remember that interview. His parents made it so he could have his cake and eat it, too. Smh
Love when Godfrey is on, because he know history and he can articulate his thoughts very well. He could've been an excellent College Professor.
Godfrey said something very important !!! If all immigrant can shine now its because of the african american lool!!!!! somebody really owe the black men a check
@Walguens Aristide then it look like you need to be more educated if you don't already know.
Tell me one thing that African Americans have done to help anyone from Africa???
I believe Godfrey understands, I doubt Akon GAF.
Gaf a fuck? Akon has giving light to thousands of people... I think he understands.. What did Godfrey do for his people. Only thing I see is him talking about white people...
@@illuminatikillah I beleive Jon is saying Akon doesn't GAF about African Americans. His lighting projects are in Africa, and although he says he welcomes us there I'm not sure if it's because he cares for us. The vast majority of African Americans are not even going to visit, much less move to Africa. Furthermore, there are much more Africans that come to the U.S. and leave their countries at a disadvantage. Akon would do better to try to encourage Africans to stay put.
As for Godfrey, he is definitely doing for his people. If you're working and a positive person, that sets an example and helps people. A MF doesn't have to be a millionaire and/or an activist out there to do stuff for his people, so you're wrong on that big time.
@@illuminatikillah yes im talking about USA not Senegal.
Godfrey came back faster than the speed of light 😎
"Godspeed" :D
I think Dr Claud Anderson could answer that better👌
Yes but he'll never come on VladTV. He's much more intelligent than Vlad and would destroy them.
As an African I'd listen to Dr claude Anderson for ANY business or political issue over aklown.
His deals with China are HATED on the ground in Africa
@Kelvin Quartey but he is happy to ride the scheme with his face on it. Your right is bigger than him but he shouldn't go America talk nonsense create tension and then give me an excuse as to why China is running Dakar
Sir
People say get over slavery without acknowledging the fact that the ramifications of the institution of slavery still reverberate, and the offspring of those that instituted slavery still reap the benefits.
Exactly. 1) The mentality that allowed slavery to exist in the first place is still very much alive.
2) Had we been given full rights as equal citizens immediately after slavery ended instead of 100 years later, we might have been able to "get over" slavery. Hell, there are white people alive today who wish slavery or at least segregation was still the law of the land.
3) If they want us to "get over" slavery, they need to meet us half way by taking down all their Civil War monuments and slave memorabilia. They can't have it both ways.
Money Bags like the slave owners on our currency. Until they do that don’t tell me to get over it. They say don’t play the race card... We play the hand were dealt
Really need to stop “inviting people to the cookout”
Africans be inviting themselves to the cookout.
Really!
@@kimberlymarai3497 Please do not mix us all!! Akon is stupid for saying what he said is still underFrench rules.
Love the way Godfrey thinks and able to convey himself. He speaks for a lot of us!
You examples to label Akon without placing it on him. Akon a sellout.
Ancestral , hereditary trauma is real. This is a good example of where some Black life experiences and issues diverge. Systemic, institutional racism aside, there's still a lot of inner healing and empowering that needs to be done.
That cabbage patch is KILLING me 😂🤣
China own all of akon wakanda lol
malusi ntsele💯
Because you African Americans don't want to put your funds together and build the Africa Akon envisage rather than complain all the time. You do something also.
Pretty much
@@ndonkuhadison4272 bro stop smoking crack fam
I think you need some cuz maybe those who do can see the picture of life like Akon does, you are rather too brainwash.
Akon is the main person selling out for China. He got the loan for them & terms is they own that area of Senegal
But without China and their funds, places like Senegal would basically just remain poor.
@@alwaysinpluto Yeah read a book & stop being so ignorant, fool!
Rass Kass Belive what you want but without Chinese business, most countries would be underdeveloped or in a shit state.
Have you seen America’s tab with the Chinese?
Don’t let the comedy fool you; Godfrey is a very intelligent guy.
Godfrey with his African accents lol
WE DOO BE-TTA !
What do you mean?
This guy right here is a flipping
Genius
Godfrey 4 president.
I cannot wait for the full interview
On god
Don't tell us how to deal with our continued oppression.
Wtf godfrey 😂 these “ quick question “ interviews b catching me off gaurd
Yeah, this went too long. He was doing good at first.🤔😬😂.
12:00 Godfrey's Wakanda Accent be Funny AF! 🤣😁💯
Akon didnt mean we should forget slavery ever existed, but realize America will never do right by us. I can cosign the rest of what he was talking about, though. 🤣🤣🤣
I agree that’s what he meant. We should make progress to build and do what we can, but the US doesn’t get a pass. We still need to demand reparations because they want us to just go away.
America will never do right by us until the entire continent of Africa demands it for us with their support. Of course white America will not do right by us willfully lol
@@stephonhopkins4569 we need to demand it ourselves
Waoh, someone else who sees what Akon was trying to say, which is a message of empowerment for all black people, instead of the divisive comments we have seen so far.
@ B Sanon he said what he said
This is the kind of dialogue that helps. When we try to push for something good, we stumble a bit along the way, or we forget our blind spots, so we need each other to keep ourselves in check and in the right perspective so that we can move forward in a constructive way...
Black Americans are due reparations - the key is repair. The systemic racism and government practices that pin Black Americans to the bottom must end. Also, let’s drop the African American title. The descendants of chattel slavery ADOS deserve a title that fits our unique circumstances and beautiful culture. Proud to be ADOS.
Slavery was a BUSINESS..Africans sold or exchanged other africans with each other and with foreigners..Its why it was called "the slave trade". It was a CULTURE at one point in time..Can you acknowledge this fact?
Its like if you and i negotiate terms for something you have that i want..10 generations later MY kids dont get to tell your kids "i disagree with the terms yours and my ancestors NEGOTIATED, we demand MORE"..
What context? He said what he said very clearly, no misunderstanding.
In general being associated with black don’t mean you all about agendas to further the people in that community. We seen how that works when they pander to to help other communities and associations so it’s not about what they can’t do but are willing to actually make an effort for. We too many times fall for imagery and charades of hope.
Amen brother. Amen.
I love Godfrey. He said some white dude comes in doing the cabbage patch 😂😂😂😂😂 ie Bill Clinton playing the 🎷
Men I am Senegalese and I speak for myself we don't think no longer about slavery the only thing that make me think about it is to go to gorrea island or when they teach it in school that's the only way we can get emotional for that . And it is not a debate in our generation but we could understand for my point of view context is different because the African Americans are those who went through that so it is normal that they fell it in this way and it is understandable . Me i have never been outside senegal. I am not interested now in going abroad because Africa is paradise we live happily even though we don't have much. Concerning the misery that people think about Africa is not sometimes real . Me i have never known not having electricity. Africa has changed now the young generation are always acting to push the old leaders out of the power cause they want change tvey are well educated , knowledgeable
Lmao I love Godfrey. The “Cabbage Patch”😂
Godfrey Acts like African Americans/Blacks wont get disrespected in Africa
Africans are respectful of all people why would we disrespect fellow Black people?
@Yur Ski 100% correct
@Yur Ski exactly and the strife we get is because we "black" CONTINUE to identify as Black and not a nation. We're actually Moors/Moorish Americans. But so many are unaware of their tribe,family,or affiliations.
Shout outs to Glad for having the AC on for Godfrey in this interview.
godfrey, a very intelligent black man that deserves a listen whenever he speaks.
Thanks, Godfrey; that was extremely and contextually helpful...!!!
Damn...I love when GODFREY speaks facts and so much love and knowledge 💪🏾🙏🏾✊🏾
Akon made his money as a rapper then later a music executive. Everybody can't be a ball player or a rapper.
Akon a clown...
Don't believe akon was poor, or can even identify with black Americans.
Why? I wish people who so-called themselves African Americans, claiming reparation should look up to someone like Akon and help African countries to develop instead of complaining about slavery.
@@edcreed7820 why? In America, slavery is a apart of our history. We still going through it in a systematic way. Akon wouldn't even be if it wasn't for black American ancestors fighting for rights along with other cultures that come here.
let me ask you this then. Slavery is also part of European history, Slavery is also part of African History, Jamaica the Caribbean islands south America as a matter of fact are also been through slavery. America would be none without the Europeans, so why slavery is so important to African Americans? When in all the countries I mentioned people don't mention slavery. The United Kingdom was once the largest empire ever that colonized many countries and turned people into slavery... Could you name one country that still today talk about slavery? People have been traveling the world for centuries I don't think African Americans have contributed to the migration of people in the Americas. Having said that I do agree black people should never forget their history. Akon is telling the truth though in Africa people do not talk about slavery but oppression, injustice equality.. Thank you though
@@edcreed7820 look up to akon for what? He's not for us...help African nations my? What about my brothers in ghettos from Houston, Chicago, no, baton Rouge, la, Philly, etc...? Alot of Africans and other cultures shit on black Americans. Somebody need to come to our aid for once.
Im from the carribean and i agree with godfrey african American has taken the brunt of everything and still are taken the brunt they are strong resilient people i pray god raises a leader among them who will stand for them
Thank you so much Godfrey. You really show an appreciation and understanding of what African Americans have gone through and are going through now. And you articulate it with respect,sensitivity and and genuine compassion. VLAD is ultimately a privilege white man.
Lord Jamar would’ve been better for this question not a Nigerian
Facts
That's what I'm waiting on
@Kenny Lafortune how is Jamar an immigrant
@Kenny Lafortune so is it Tariq nasheed where you learned Jamar is french Guyanese
@JamericanAngel Tariq said it on one of his live-streams a while back.
I like what akon doing but he helping the chinese take over africa faster
@@Bodyhealthsoul their taking over Jamaica too
@philip ocharo same difference still a takeover
I'm supposed to believe this man is actually 51 years old?
Black dont age like others unless we live a bad lifestyle.
Godfrey is always spot on. Thank you for enlightening all of us! Thank you for speaking the truth!
Candice is Carribean American which reflects in her need to disrespect Foundational Black Americans
Damn ..Godfrey speaks a lot of truth
How the u grow up poor, when your parents leave u and your brother a house when they moved to Atl???? He chose to steal cars!
I respect Akon his Akon Lighting Africa Interview Vlad changed my WHOLE Worldview BUT I believe Akon is missing CONTEXT the of the African American experience. We aren't really expecting reparations anyway. Yet Africans are not Americans. Africa's historic problem is TRIBALISM. Something African Americans have no concept of that. Africans have no real idea what it's like to a minority that was STEPPED from the GET. I feel him but it's easy to talk crazy when you have a $80 million in the bank.
Look closer at that deal.
Of course there is tribalism in America...
Thanks for the interview 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏾💯💯
I’m sorry I understand what Akon was saying. I’m Nigerian, WE DO NOT WAKE UP AND THINK OF SLAVERY. this is just the simple truth, we have a whole lot of shit to think about. I lived in South Africa, get this, South Africans do not wake up and think of apartheid. Yes South African government are working on so sort of restitutions but trust me an average South African is thinking of how to move his life forward. Everyone is focused on taking back their lives. The only problem I see from Akon is telling people when and how to get over pain. Especially when African Americans are still suffering as a result of slavery. But people, Akon is right about Africans. If you doubt him come to Africa.
Where's Lord Jamar 😭😭😭😭😭😭 come save us from this bs rant
Akon keep taking L'S
What ls hes a billionaire lowkey
@@MDOTMiLLA line of credit the Chinese can shut down in an instant
@@typ.1453 hell still be richer than us
This ain't it, Godfrey...... We're going to get what we're owed.
All day - it is inevitable at this point.
What if you dont...its been 200 yrs... Blacks havent gotten it yet. I just dont see a government who designed its entire business model off of using Blacks. Why would they repair blacks financially if the wealth in this nation was built by making sure blacks dont have it. Seems like the US will self sabotage itself.
This doesn't mean I'm against reparations but just objectively looking at the historical context of Blacks in America. Not comparing them to Jews, Registered Native Americans, Italians or Japanese.
Blacks exclusively were chosen to be the financial escape goat.
@@hmosesmamulu6491 if we don't, we'll continue to let the democratic party crash and burn.
@@j.tarver4174 facts...playing within these political parties ain't it. The Democratic party is the greatest threat to the current demise of the black experience in america
@@j.tarver4174 while you at it burn the Republican party as well. They brought crack into Black communities, didn't do reparations after 1865, allowed Jim Crow laws to thrive and Lynching.
Our countries and continents have made us forget that African Americans and Africans are the exact same people of the exact same clan
Africans and AA are not the we are different people. And that is ok
@@welisanerich5376 Godfrey literally said the first people were black but with different features
We were all the same in the beginning
he makes me laugh without saying a word lol
Do people realize wakanda turned his back on plenty of people🤦
Well it’s fake but ok
Man where's Lord Jamar?
Celebrities always make excuses for each other.
Akon had nothing but respect when speaking of the other ethnicities but when it came to African Americans, they were just niggas he had less in common with. Just cause he dark as night and want to power Africa doesn’t mean he has any regard for or understanding of Black Americans.
unlike African Americans, we don't nag about our past. its done its done, we dont hate on other people regardless of race unless they say something bad currently. we're only looking to the future, for our culture and our kids.
Vlad, in the interview he said he was able to live in Jersey without his parents. How was he poor or underprivileged?