It’s common in Africa actually. Very common. They will take care of you your whole life then when you become of age you marry then have a family. It’s quite sad actually you don’t get to choose.
I turn down many black women just because they are light skin, I usually just do phone talk with them and never meet and hang out them. I prefer darker skin black women the darker the more preferred. I actually like them Sudanese Black.
@@armyantlocsta Indeed it is at the same time I learn not everyone can manage being rejected because of such. One women I rejected of being light skin actually still feel tormented even till today yet she had lighten her skin to be accepted and after that she keep getting rejected by others as well. I do not hate race nor myself Akon is just mentally weak to deal with this situation if you look closely he's always shunning dark skin women. Me I just don't like light skin women.
Don't blame his money. Blame the women's desires to have a child by a man who can give their children the best life has to offer.. It makes more sense to father a child by a man who can provide than a single man living in his mother's basement playing video games. I think the women who had children by Akon were intelligent
People need to stop saying “in Africa”, we’re an extremely diverse continent with different cultures, religions and ethnicities. In my country a 13 year old is not old enough to do anything other than play and do schoolwork and polygamy though legal in my country is not widely acceptable or practiced outside of village and even then it’s rare. Cheating on the other hand is alive and well so maybe that counts as polygamy? Idk!
THAT PART! these bums love using the "in Africa" card (nick canon tried to use this lame excuse too). polygamy might be legal in some places but it's not widely practiced in various countries across the continent 😒
@@royerlle You didn't understand her statement. She said "not all Africans believe in Polygamy" She did not say that Africans don't believe in Polygamy.
As an African, I just feel I really need to put this out there. Very few cultures in Africa allow or promote polygamy and those that do will often have islamic ties(nothing against Islam). I love your music Akon but that's just some B.S, speak for your country, your peoples, not an entire continent, that isn't right.
Stop the cap!! Most of Africa's countries are polygamous. Many of africa's rich men are polygamous Always have been. That's not the same as saying that most Africans are polygamous. Because they aren't en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygyny
And the King Solomon in the old testament some people still trying to match his record King Shaka of Mtebeleland sister wives is now common mormons marry off daughters at 15 or so the only thing we need is to appreciate history and that today we have choices. Some countries are now recognizing polygamy as a legal right.
I used to wonder when I hear people from other parts of the world, keep calling Africa as if its a single country. In my country Nigeria, people don't get married at the age of 13. The legal age is 18 not even 16.
No, no, this is how it goes down in Africa! I don’t know where you are from in Africa but you know this is the reality! However, everyone can chose their own lifestyle! Therefore, do not act like it’s not happening where you are from!
@@cadillacdeville5828 If anything I would applaud you for having the patience to deal with multiple personalities on the level. I couldn't do it 🤷🏾♂️.
The rejection he experienced from girls as a young man and his family dynamics are the reasons behind his attitude and behavior. Question: Why is STDs not a concern for Akon and his wives? This is the part that no one ever talks about.
I thought the same, too much risk for mr but he got the moolah to keep a check on them & him..his doctor's getting paid! Wow I didn't know Gaga was on his label he must be a great businessman also he did one of MJ songs vocals & producing.
@@drk.i.a.2969 Yes, way too much risk for me! Doc is getting paid. Also, did not know Lady Gaga was on his record label. He is an astute biz man but his personal life is messy!
My husband said something about a sister wife once. I asked him if he couldn't make one woman happy, why did he need another? I still haven't received an answer so no second wife for him😆
I love your coment. Man can't satisfy 1 woman and they want to have a second one....it's coz they can't get it up to they wife and they need another one....trust me a proper man is the man who can satisfy one wife alway along in 20 or 30 years time. .
Your husband is the reason women think backwards today.... At 45 your sex drive all but dies. If he lives to 95 that's another 59 years. It'll be wise of you to allow him a younger wife. That'll keep him off you. His heart will always belong to you, who he shares his pissing tool with should bother you🤷🏿♂️
@@OmegaManCodes Vaginas never stop working, however, worn out penises do. If anything she'll need a younger man to satisfy her needs. Men over 40 are in bad sex shape and can't keep it up in bed. Younger women aren't attracted to older men. They simply aren't appealing like younger men and no woman wants old droopy balls on top of her. If that older man has money they will use him for his money and have a younger, more attractive man on the side. The sugar daddy will be taking care of the sugar baby AND her man. It's always been this way. I know plenty of women who have side men cause their husbands aren't enough for them. One man usually can't satisfy one woman. I work with a few men who have married girlfriends and they tell me this. This is what is going on in REAL life.
She was 2, he was 13. I heard nothing else after that. This explains a the dysfunction. I wish the best for his poor Mother and any women, especially the little girls, involved with this family ❤️
This reminds me when I was in third grade, my younger sister’s best friend disappeared from the village, when I asked my sister, she just said her friend is married because her elder sister died, so she was given to the husband to replace her dead sister, she was like 6yrs old at that time, I never forgot her name, I really felt sorry for her. I never saw her again until I finished secondary school and went to college, I hope she is fine wherever she is.
@@alhassanfirrdous7292 It's sad that her life was decided for her even before she has the capacity of reasoning. Also, it sounds like she was giving to him and his family after he chose her at the age of 2. Smh
"It's impossible for a man to be monogamous. It's not in his nature." This statement simply means, I'm going to do whatever, whenever, & with whomever I want. Sounds very much like cheating to me. So, let the buyer beware.🤷🏽
It's not in a woman's nature to be part of a harem! Every honest woman wants her own everything! I don't even like anyone to use my hair comb, let alone my ....
Facts! No one talks about this, it’s always based on the man’s perspective and desires. Polygamy is about lust but they try and claim otherwise. If you told them to financially care for a group of women but could NEVER have sxx with them, most men, especially men like Akon wouldn’t do it. So it’s about having multiple women for sxx aka lust. It does nothing for the women, children or the community.
yeah so what about women in past? polygamy was normal search it up. its in 20th century church said you can marry only one so now yall gasp at the polygamy concept while it was in practice all along
“It’s impossible for a man to be monogamous” and yet even with multiple wives, these very men still won’t be satisfied. There will be girlfriends, there will be “once-offs” etc. Its really just a matter of condoning their behaviour/actions. It’s greed and selfishness.
@@SwornInvictus lol you said once it's on the other end as though it's not men who have made it problematic for women but perfectly fine for themselves
Yeah it also means he doesn't respect the woman and they are just there to serve his lust. I could never degrade myself for anyone, especially a degenerate like Akon. Imagine being proud of getting rich from promoting your incarceration. Oh the foolishness.
I'm dying. How did that "model" think that Akon was going to be faithful to her as another concubine (weirdo sister wives) when he's not faithful to his ACTUAL wife? If y'all don't go ahead. 😅😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😂🤣🤔🧐🥺🙄🤨
Being a model she thought she was so special she cld change the loaded man n his beliefs!! Forgetting she was simply another female but in model clothes. The rest staying constant!!
I was set up with a Nigerian guy by a friend. Our first convo, he told me he was married with 3 kids but “my wife is okay with it.” Needles to say, it was our last convo. I asked my friend if she knew this. She said she did but “He gave his last gf a Mercedes! Just have fun.” Lol mind you this chick was engaged at the time but telling me to fool with a married man. Chile, I stay clear of her now 🤣
Dude must talk about his specific country and stop saying Africa, I'm South African and what he's saying is bullshit, being in a relationship with a 13 year old is illegal!
Polygamy equates discontentment to me. Like, enough is never enough to the dissatisfied soul. Someone who wants more of any one thing will just continue accumulating over a span of time... all while still not having enough.
@@toriyt2714 it isn't only men that rather a poly relationship either. That's a notion that has to vanish as well... We are not our grandparent's generation.. Although more men than women, there's still a very good amount of women that rather be in a poly relationship than the traditional
I'm South African and I don't understand polygamy. My dad is 83 and his only wife has been my mom. That's it. So, saying in "Africa" polygamy is a thing is a false statement. He must specify where in Africa polygamy is most prevalent.
@@jeanduncan5614 it's bad in both cases and unfair to the wives and children, especially the children because they didn't choose that situation. Men get away with a lot in the name of religion and culture, but not every religious or cultural practice deserves respect. Fortunately, nowadays a lot of our African people are not practicing polygamy.
Let's be honest, traditionally, polygamy was/is accepted in Africa and still practised although at a lower rate in modern times. It's now criminal to marry or impregnate girls below 18 in majority of the countries, but a lot of this still does happen. Some people/communities still haven't moved beyond their traditional beliefs. Then enters the religious aspect, he's a muslim man which allows him 4 wives. So as long as the women are of legal age and enter into his lifestlye knowingly, he's not committing any crime. I'm African(Kenyan) and this is a no for me. But even in my country, polygamy is allowed. There are those who choose it and those who don't.
I'm African (Ghanaian) as well, however polygamy was practiced by some tribes, not all tribes where monogamy was the standard. You also ignore the fact that polayndry was also practiced. One woman with multiple husbands. We cant generalize a continent. With that being said Africans really need to forgo polygamy and polyandry. The HIV/AIDS rate in Africa is too damn high not being monogamous does us a dis-service.
😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆. Was not sure what that was. I thought it was a woven fez hat that Muslim men wear....till you mentioned rug. He will be 50 in two years....aging is creeping in and so will viagra and pretty soon it will be impossible keeping up sexually with all those multiple women. 'Oh what a tangled web we weave....!'
That's crazy he had low self esteem due to being dark skin/ and being rejected by the same women he have married! I didn't see not one dark complexion woman not one! Maybe being with woman that didn't want him in the past is medicine to his insecurities, ion like it!!😑🖤
@@donnap1404 that's why he chose her when she was just 2 years old otherwise she would have rejected him as a husband, just saying. And even with a wife that gorgeous, he went ahead and married even more wives
If all adults are consenting then polygamy is just another form of relationship. How are you cheating if you have an agreement and are not deceiving anybody?
It's sad when women except anything for the love of money. A wife sitting back watching her husband have babies with other women spend time and put them in the spot light instead of her. Just wow. God isn't pleased
As a muslim, if he is one... God does allow this if it's for the sake of Allah... is he doing it to please himself only or to help them and the families?he sounds like its for himself though
Sounds like he’s using the whole polygamy culture bs to cover up the fact that he’s an unhealed traumatized insecure male. Many men in the black community are like this. Has nothing to do with it being in their nature, many of them are selfish and need healing . Akon will definitely be passing down that mentality to his children. The fact that his dad was 13 and picked his mom to be his wife when she was two says a lot. That’s sounds a lot like a generational curse than anything.
@@issafula Akon grew up in the US. So Im pretty sure him having multiple wives had less to do with culture background and more to do with how the typical black man in the US view and treat black women. He could have easily gone to his country to marry. If it wasn’t for the fact that he’s rich and famous he probably would have a hard time meeting women who would be ok with the whole polygamous thing.
Nothing wrong with having darker skin. What the heck is wrong with us? Proud to be black. Love yourself. The creator didn't make a mistake. I love you, my black community. I love this channel. Going to subscribe now.
I used to see Akon back in the day at Cobb Galleria and Lenox Mall and he was often with a different woman.. If that's your lifestyle.. Cool.. But don't speak for every man in the world by saying no man can stay faithful...don't make your upbringing and what u were taught everyone's reality.. ...there are some good dudes out there.
@larry Tbrown They are allow to marry 4 wives, only if they can do right by them and treat them equally. The condition is "equality" - If a man can't treat his wives equally, he must only marry one. But some Muslims ignore the number of wives they're allowed, and just marry away several wives. While Some Muslims ignore the condition attached to it.
It's embarrassing that he generalised Africa in like this, he knows the society he lives with would not accept him, I guess this how he tries to be more accepted, blame it on Africa 🤦♀️so sad
I find it interesting that africans born and raised outside Africa, decide to pick and choose which cultures they want to follow, then generalise by saying in Africa it is like that.
And this is why wealth generally doesn't get transfered to the 3rd generation in polygomous marriages and baby mama, baby daddy communities. When you have money, it's not only about taking care of your children but setting them up for success, ensuring your family name is wealth and thinking about 3-5 generations from now. Usually when people like this die, their wealth soon follows them. Wealth becomes a fairytale to their grandchildren. And polygamy is frowned upon in most of African countries. Very few people practice this. Child marriage is not common either, it happens in some countries, but amongst undereducated communities.
Oh yeah? Explain to me about all the royal families in the Middle East? Cause last time I checked, they have more wealth than your family could garner over 3 generations, and they have multiple wives
@Tt763 it's not only even royal families that practice polygamy. Polygamy is practised every part of Africa the reason why it's frowned upon now a days is because of westernization which came with Christianity that condems polygamous marriages Muslims believe in polygamy and that's a fact this billionaire in Nigeria has 5 wives and he's a Muslim Even here in South Africa polygamy is practised till this day
"Its not his fault. He is only following his religious tradition" Sweetheart, you don't have to follow any tradition when you move out of your folks house. Many gays do it. Tradition is his excuse to cheat. He wants to have his cake and eat it too.
@Christopher Sydneus she was brainwashed by Akon. He got her convinced that his other wives are a publicity stunt. She's an idiot like the other women and are with him for his money. They know damn well what he's doing to them.
Polygamy is practised all over Africa, and don't get me wrong, it's not practised by all households or all families and cultures but in all 52 African countries, I'm dead sure that you will find polygamous marriages. Even here in South Africa where we have 11 official languages and a variety of cultures, you can only imagine what goes on in some. Polygamy is here, not everyone agrees with it but nonetheless, it's there and we shouldn't project our beliefs to people just because they are different to us, this is what Europeans did to black people. People are different all over the world, let us accept and respect that, I'm not saying practice it, all I'm saying just respect other people's customs.
Akon is Senegalese and it’s common for Muslim Senegalese men to have multiple wives. When I was in Dakar, Senegal…I got multiple proposals and all of the men were already married(3-4 wives)
Their objective was not to have you as a wife in terms of a legitimate 'Marriage', but as a meal 'Ticket' in and out of the country you reside in. Alot of Senegalese men marry women from other countries the traditional way 'Without a Marriage lLcense' because the marriage is not binding and easy to get out of. The wife took him to paternity court because their marriage/ as well as the others, except the first wife are not Recognized in the US because he married them without a 'marriage license ', just a traditional ceremony. He more than likely did not sign the birth certificate either. My opinion he uses his ethnicity and PAST Cultural beliefs to do the things he does. His music at one time was Banned in SENEGAL because of the lyrics and his behavior. He should also realize that some 'Women' will go along with his game too for whatever they're looking to get out of it Money, Celebrity etc.. (SAD). We've all been bullied, laughed at when we were kids that's no excuse. His faith teaches Monogamy; the past concept of multiple wife was due to wars and to prevent women/children from being widows/orphans. For centuries modern day man has USED POLYGAMIST BEHAVIOR TO HIS ADVANTAGE and we fall for it. Modern day Senegalese women don't accept that. So glad you didn't fall for it!
He can have as many women as he wants IF his legal wife allows it and the other women for some strange reasons, are quite happy to share. HOWEVER he cannot and should not generalise his choice by saying it is an African tradition, not possible for a man to be monogamous etc,,. My 84 year old father who was married to my mother for 60 years and many others like him that I know, would find such statements absurd as do I!
If Im not mistaken, she did a video and Bu talks about it. He spoke about Tracey Ross in many interviews and said they have a strong bond and they will never leave other alone fully lol something like that..gotta check it out.
Pathetic! Trying to blame his weakness and complete lack of control on religion and tradition. My father and many like him, are in a monogamous marriage and yes this is in Africa. My father is now 84 years old. At the end of the day, if Acorn had no money, he would still be jumping from one woman to another, leaving baby mamas all over the planets! As for the women; making such a horrendous choice by being a mistress of a married man because of money, is a dishonest form of prostitution.
@@quickseevee3509 Men don't only cheat in Africa but in America all over the world the wandering eyes 👀looking 👀 the family I was marry into from the father, mother grandmother, sisters brothers cousins aunts uncles nieces nephews that was a fornication family even my hubby from the church to clubs you name it but God's grace I'm free and bless 💙
As long they're consenting adults l don't care. And l had to add this...black people we need to stop caring the white man's ways that was beaten into us. The light skin dark skin??? ...AND good hair ???? Be proud of your hair no matter what. The white man started in but we finish it for them IJS SMDH 🙄
@@yoyokanamihue6183 what are you talking about!? I was talking about COLORISM not RELIGION OR MANOGMY ..... HELLO! Clearly you have no common sense. I made myself clear l was talking about COLOR. I see so many people of color all over the world bleaching their skin having plastic surgery to look white and it's sad. Look at African singer Dencia SMDH😬 she had amazing beautiful dark skin... she bleached it away so sad. THAT'S WHAT I MEAN 🙄
@@yoyokanamihue6183 Western Christianity is different from the Christianity that was practiced in parts of Africa before the Europeans arrival. African cultures were polygramist, with monogramy coming later, with the arrival of western christianity.
Akon’s life is all “OUT OF ORDER”!!!! What are you talking about???!!!! 🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ His messed up attitude towards life, women & morality are severely FLAWED! Thank goodness he has music to help cover up his BS! Just bc you don’t see trifling shiggity… Doesn’t mean it’s not there!!! Where do you live?? Unfortunately for you: Mars. 🪐
If the west can accept that there is nothing wrong in a man marrying a man or same sex marriage with a woman then what is wrong in polygamy ? Why would they condemn everything African and promote theirs under the so called equality and diversity?
Men and women who say it's impossible to be faithful is a lie from the pits of hell. He or she just doesn't want to be faithful. I'm disgusted at how a thirteen year old picks a 2 year old to be his spouse. That is perverted. God help us all. Smh.
I Feel You On That @MrBeautiful2908 I'll Don't Think I WANT To Date A Guy That Have More Then One Wife I'M Talking About A Polygamy Okay I Mean One Man iS Enough For Me And I'll We're Hate To Be Lie Too. And I We're Say This Why You Didn't Tell Me That You We're Married. That's just for Example.
Tomeka and my niece are second cousins. She is originally from my hometown Hartsville, SC. She is back in Atlanta and doing real good. I talk to her from time to time.
In ancient times, it was the women who had multiple husbands. Husband literally means “housebound servant”. I don’t have a problem with Akon’s lifestyle. I am more impressed with him providing electricity for a whole city and caring about those outside of his immediate family. Truth be told, I’m trynna see what what it’s like to have a few good men. 😅
You make it up,how can a man accepted to be the servant of a woman, or accept to be part of her Men harem to obey to her. That is science fiction lady, it won't happen and never did happen.
when in ancient times? how do you know who is the father of baby? men went to war so women whose husbands died were left with no one to take care of them so they got married to other men who had other wives. men were the providers and women were in house raising kids and taking care of private life. Do you see any men from before times staying in house? they all went and provided for their family.
@@puch9830 Yes, I already answered your question before you asked. There are many ancient cultures but I was speaking of times before patriarchy. No disrespect intended.As for the father of the baby, there were ways that the father was determined because not all of the husbands were allowed frequent sex. It’s nothing like polygamy of today.
So a 13yr old boy chose a 2yr old girl to be his future wife and then he raised her or had a helping hand in raising her until she was 16 and he was 27 and it was then that they got married? That's effing weird
I also have a question about that. What about her consent? Didn't it matter if she gave consent or not Or was she obligated to marry him cause he raised her?
He has one wife & a bunch of side pieces that he calls wives. I'm not mad at him. If he's upfront & they except his proposal for a relationship, then what's the problem & who are we to judge? I wish he would do a show but the fact he won't shows he cares about what he has.
No he is scared about the PR backlash and the negative effect on his coins. That man does not give a xxxx about other people's opinions. Polygamous Homes cannot be a bed of roses. Hell that is not even the case with single marriages....ijs!
@@chunli30315 ...most of these men who sleep with multiple men have an appetite for more. They will always have roving eyes....the concept of fidelity to any woman will be a short lived fantasy. I have seen it and I know about it.
The comment section is just so culturally/religiously ignorant!! I’m surprised by the audacity of western communities who always ask for the world to be tolerant and accepting all their BS about whatever BS they believe in (even if it’s against all of the universe laws), yet keep judging, having an opinion and giving names for other cultures believes and practices!! Without even knowing nothing!!
It's his culture, so there is no judgement, and he has the means to support his family. He's not out here like Nick Cannon and just creating disfunction and not claiming these women. These are Akon's wives and he's doing exactly what he is supposed to be doing.
Finally someone says it. I'm fully monogamous but people need to understand that not everyone is like them and stop acting like their preference is the best
You sound ridiculous, akon lives in America 🙄 having more than one wife is ILLEGAL IN AMERICA....furthermore, it's ILLEGAL IN MOST AFRICAN COUNTRIES....please educate yourself before saying that foolish mess.....just dumb
he says no 1 woman can fill all his needs... reality is, no 1, 10, 2000 women will fill the void he has inside that he's trying to fill with women. I hope he heals.
I think he needs to fix that narrative about people in Africa they do that like no… your country/religion does that. I don’t see myself doing a poly marriage I’m selfish with what’s mine
But u that's selfish with what's yours can sometimes steal from others in a sneaky way, when no one sees u. All humans are polygamous in nature except those few people who don't cheat on their partners.
Even me myself when I was Young my husband tell my dad that he want me to be his wife and my dad tell him if I die I die for him and if I live I live for him after that my dad passed away since then he was the one taking care of me when I was 18 years old we get married after four years of our marriage he is telling me that he want to married another women whom he is already talking to I don’t know who to talk to The pain is too much for me I cry every day about it and we already have two kid
Many of black men aspire to this. They called this winning. Especially when they are not black women. That animosity that they have for being made fun of for their darkness, is why they choose more women outside of his community. Also whatever rejection they faced. My first boyfriend was from Ghana and he wanted to practice polygamy. I was not up for that and I was quite confused why that was his aspiration. Now I understand a little bit more. This conversation definitely expands much further. Because polygamy and itself is very problematic according to history. But people of modern day society glorify as if it’s the best way of life. It is usually most beneficial for the man even though it bends his pockets. The children and the wives are not going to get the quality time that they need because he hast to work even harder to provide as the family grows. Most of the time the women are not sharing the same household. And it would be messy if they did. It would probably look like some thing from bad girls club
I watched a news story years ago about a white man who had 13 wives! I had seen him over the years on different talk shows with more or less wives, some had left him and new women were added! Later on I watched a report that he died and only one of his wives truly loved and mourned him but the rest seemed to barely care that he died and one of his wives started living with his son and had a baby with him even before he died! I agree with you that it's not enough time in the day to give to multiple wives and children!
@@cindychristian1700 I know about that show. And that's honestly wild. Didn't even know any of that happened. Yes the mormons attempted polygamy and it's just too problematic. It's usually opening a door for abuse as well
If a woman or a man can lead a nation… It takes a VILLAGE 2 raise a… 2 heads r better than… What if Akon wanted 10 children😬 Ever been 2 a day care, there’s what, between 10-40 kids🤔 Between what, 4-8 adults🧐
Akon's versatility as a musician and business man (given the fact that juggling both is not easy) goes to show that he's paid the ULTIMATE price and/ or cost to be the BOSS.
I don’t think he paid any price. Sounds like you’re saying his skin color and the criticism as a child was the “ultimate price.” Either way we can’t deny that he’s living the American Dream. He came to America and created an empire.
What was his Ultimate Price???? 😳 It’s not like he gave his life for someone else. Are you saying that bc he is a “Boss” (in your opinion)… that he can behave in such poor manner or engage in illegal acts??!! Do you have any Morals? Or believe in God’s Word concerning Marriage?? He resides in America…. It’s ILLEGAL!! Many Africans have stated on here that it is also illegal in many places within the continent. That makes Akon a “Clown”….filled to the brim with Greed (in my opinion, of course 😉)!
🤣🤣🤣 It doesn't surprise me that he feels that way about R. Kelly..."birds of a feather flock together!" Apparently, Akon condones his behavior based on his OWN MORAL COMPASS.
No matter how many wives a man claims, he truly only has one: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and man.” Matt.: 6:24
So …..he’s legally married to 1 and has multiple children’s mother (babies mamas;like Eddie Murphy. Rachel, should’ve dumped the first time he told her he wasn’t going to be monogamous. She was stupid right there.
@@Lastdayone I thought they said he’s only legally married to one. If so, he only has one real wife. She’s legally entitled to everything (financially, medically, etc) if something were to happen.
If he hasn’t registered his marriages then they’re not his wives and I’m tired of him making dumb statements and making it seem like it’s African culture. It’s not.
I think we need to address some thing here “ practice or custom of polygamy is not a culture of Africa” Africa is not a Country, it’s a Continent!!! I think what he ought to say is “it’s a culture for his religion” To be specific!
I am from South of Senegal precisely Thionck Essyl. In my village we don’t get married until 25 for man and at 20 for women. Probably he spoke about his culture and where he is from cause there is a lot of different cultures in Senegal.
I think I would have just summed this up real quick with “he can afford them” and spent the rest of the time talking about all the good he’s doing in Africa and what made him choose to give back when so many other artists don’t.
Preach Sunny! Preach!! Pple need 2 put some respect on Akonz name! The man can comfortably afford 2 take care of his multiple wives while folks preaching monogamy r struggling to put food on the table of their one wife!! ! Now who gets the last laugh!!
He's an investor. He borrowed a lot of money from China to do business in Africa. A lot of foreigners also invest in Africa, so I don't see anything unique about that. But African celebrities tend to party away their money in Dubai, so I'll give Akon respect for creating jobs in Africa.
Picked her, raised her, then married her…do u know how many times I rewinded this part bc I couldn’t believe I was hearing right!!!?????!!!! 😩
LOL it sounds crazy to us, but that's their culture
@@rrg I knowwwwww (now) 😭
Isn't that called grooming in most cultures.
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It’s common in Africa actually. Very common. They will take care of you your whole life then when you become of age you marry then have a family. It’s quite sad actually you don’t get to choose.
Point of correction Akon. It's not every African country that considers a 13 year old an adult. Child marriages are illegal in many African countries.
Am from Ghana and you are right. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for clearing that up
and the need to remember, Africa is not a country but a continent with many cultures.
@k c Marrying a 13 year old sounds right to you?
@@sbusisiweshaba1715 .......not today..but Before,12-13 year olds were at marriageable age
Its stupid when us "black" people mock other "black" people's skin complexion. What's wrong with having darker brown skin????? Hypocrisy & self hatred
I turn down many black women just because they are light skin, I usually just do phone talk with them and never meet and hang out them.
I prefer darker skin black women the darker the more preferred. I actually like them Sudanese Black.
@@painmopiredicoinen8551 it’s all about personal preference
@@armyantlocsta
Indeed it is at the same time I learn not everyone can manage being rejected because of such. One women I rejected of being light skin actually still feel tormented even till today yet she had lighten her skin to be accepted and after that she keep getting rejected by others as well.
I do not hate race nor myself Akon is just mentally weak to deal with this situation if you look closely he's always shunning dark skin women.
Me I just don't like light skin women.
@@painmopiredicoinen8551 thank you for sharing your perspective & experience(s.)
I agree 💯 the amount of emotional damage in black community is crazy
Akon said, "he used to chase women but those days are gone, now he is being chased." Well Akon, money will do that for you.
I bet he hate himself
Prince and Michael?? You a true G. ✌
Amen,
Money is power! 🙌🏾
Don't blame his money. Blame the women's desires to have a child by a man who can give their children the best life has to offer.. It makes more sense to father a child by a man who can provide than a single man living in his mother's basement playing video games. I think the women who had children by Akon were intelligent
People need to stop saying “in Africa”, we’re an extremely diverse continent with different cultures, religions and ethnicities.
In my country a 13 year old is not old enough to do anything other than play and do schoolwork and polygamy though legal in my country is not widely acceptable or practiced outside of village and even then it’s rare. Cheating on the other hand is alive and well so maybe that counts as polygamy? Idk!
THAT PART! these bums love using the "in Africa" card (nick canon tried to use this lame excuse too).
polygamy might be legal in some places but it's not widely practiced in various countries across the continent 😒
His mum is so pretty.
Yup!
That's the first element of this segment I noticed. She's gorgeous.
I just said that
Yes she is
She is so gorgeous
Fellow africans please stop making a blanket statement about us fellow africans. Not all africans believe in polygamy
I’m AA and native but AGREED!!!!! I hate that!!
He is islam
Tell them. So many Africans and african cultures who don't believe in Polygamy.
Stop lying polygamy has been in african culture
@@royerlle You didn't understand her statement. She said "not all Africans believe in Polygamy" She did not say that Africans don't believe in Polygamy.
As an African, I just feel I really need to put this out there. Very few cultures in Africa allow or promote polygamy and those that do will often have islamic ties(nothing against Islam). I love your music Akon but that's just some B.S, speak for your country, your peoples, not an entire continent, that isn't right.
FACTS
Not true Maasai have asimilar tale and all polygamy has been corruptd by th new life of love em and leave em
Stop the cap!!
Most of Africa's countries are polygamous. Many of africa's rich men are polygamous Always have been.
That's not the same as saying that most Africans are polygamous. Because they aren't
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygyny
What about Fela Kuti and his 23 wives he had? Fela was not following Islam. And the King of Swaziland! He has about 30 wives.
And the King Solomon in the old testament some people still trying to match his record King Shaka of Mtebeleland sister wives is now common mormons marry off daughters at 15 or so the only thing we need is to appreciate history and that today we have choices. Some countries are now recognizing polygamy as a legal right.
I used to wonder when I hear people from other parts of the world, keep calling Africa as if its a single country. In my country Nigeria, people don't get married at the age of 13. The legal age is 18 not even 16.
Baba e dey tire me
Yes the do. Especially in the village - and child marriage under sharia.
Boss how far na
@@oldnaijafootballI swear u go just dey hear foreigner dey talk anyhow about Africa
Akon should talk about his own country and stop generalizing Africa. He should know better.
Exactly! Africa is a continent with many different countries that are VERY different from each other.
Thank you...people from Africa knows better
Trying to sound American (uncultured)
No, no, this is how it goes down in Africa! I don’t know where you are from in Africa but you know this is the reality! However, everyone can chose their own lifestyle! Therefore, do not act like it’s not happening where you are from!
True.
He isn't generalising.. African men if they had money qeoyld marry 1000 woman
I told my husband he could have another wife if I could have another husband. He wouldn’t agree so needless to say we just have each other lol 😂
My sentiments EXACTLY!
Good one girl 😂😂😂😂
Love it!! 😂😂😂
They rarely agree ! 🥴🥴🥴🥴 THIS would b the only way I'd agree to it also. Im open to the idea as long as I could have 'my cake' too! 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂
The whole excuse about is not in a man's nature to be monogamous is false.... It literally comes down to a personal choice and their character.
WE AGREE!!
And self control......
@@happypeople3746 Exactly, Wait till us women start having that excuse... They would have a damn stroke 🤪😜and flip out.
Facts!!!
@@cadillacdeville5828 If anything I would applaud you for having the patience to deal with multiple personalities on the level. I couldn't do it 🤷🏾♂️.
The rejection he experienced from girls as a young man and his family dynamics are the reasons behind his attitude and behavior. Question: Why is STDs not a concern for Akon and his wives? This is the part that no one ever talks about.
I thought the same, too much risk for mr but he got the moolah to keep a check on them & him..his doctor's getting paid! Wow I didn't know Gaga was on his label he must be a great businessman also he did one of MJ songs vocals & producing.
@@drk.i.a.2969 Yes, way too much risk for me! Doc is getting paid. Also, did not know Lady Gaga was on his record label. He is an astute biz man but his personal life is messy!
Right. And what about the BV?
It doesn’t matter, not everyone should make the same mistakes.
The women are virgins and that’s how they’re able to stay pure because of having 1 man to their pum pum
No adult is 13 in Africa i repeat no Adult is 13 in Africa, this is a lie. I am South African
That's true, Ghana
Some people would say anything to justify their actions. I believe you because 13 is still a child
THIS!
But then again Africa is a huge continent with different cultures maybe in Senegal a 13 year old is considered a grown up.
@@lungamadoda6992 naaa still not true maybe in is family that was normal .
My husband said something about a sister wife once. I asked him if he couldn't make one woman happy, why did he need another? I still haven't received an answer so no second wife for him😆
He's probably already cheating. If he was disrespectful enough to say it to your face he's been thinking about it.
I love your coment. Man can't satisfy 1 woman and they want to have a second one....it's coz they can't get it up to they wife and they need another one....trust me a proper man is the man who can satisfy one wife alway along in 20 or 30 years time.
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Your husband is the reason women think backwards today.... At 45 your sex drive all but dies. If he lives to 95 that's another 59 years. It'll be wise of you to allow him a younger wife. That'll keep him off you. His heart will always belong to you, who he shares his pissing tool with should bother you🤷🏿♂️
Ps. This a culture that was around long before this one..... 😎
@@OmegaManCodes Vaginas never stop working, however, worn out penises do. If anything she'll need a younger man to satisfy her needs. Men over 40 are in bad sex shape and can't keep it up in bed. Younger women aren't attracted to older men. They simply aren't appealing like younger men and no woman wants old droopy balls on top of her. If that older man has money they will use him for his money and have a younger, more attractive man on the side. The sugar daddy will be taking care of the sugar baby AND her man. It's always been this way.
I know plenty of women who have side men cause their husbands aren't enough for them. One man usually can't satisfy one woman. I work with a few men who have married girlfriends and they tell me this. This is what is going on in REAL life.
I bet his Middle school crush doesn't mind his complexion now.
Oh yeah, she wouldn't mind at all
She's somewhere punching the air
@@rrg , lol. Right!
😅😀
She’s probably very happy she dodged a bullet by being with him.
She was 2, he was 13. I heard nothing else after that. This explains a the dysfunction. I wish the best for his poor Mother and any women, especially the little girls, involved with this family ❤️
Absolutely disgusting
She was married at the age 16 years whiles the father was 26 years old
Absolutely inhumane
This reminds me when I was in third grade, my younger sister’s best friend disappeared from the village, when I asked my sister, she just said her friend is married because her elder sister died, so she was given to the husband to replace her dead sister, she was like 6yrs old at that time, I never forgot her name, I really felt sorry for her.
I never saw her again until I finished secondary school and went to college, I hope she is fine wherever she is.
@@alhassanfirrdous7292 It's sad that her life was decided for her even before she has the capacity of reasoning. Also, it sounds like she was giving to him and his family after he chose her at the age of 2. Smh
"It's impossible for a man to be monogamous. It's not in his nature." This statement simply means, I'm going to do whatever, whenever, & with whomever I want. Sounds very much like cheating to me. So, let the buyer beware.🤷🏽
@@danie7968 Right, one man was not able to meet you at your needs. Therefore, you had to recruit multiple men conducive to your lifestyle.👌🏽
Yeah he’s definitely not speaking for every single man and more so just condoning his own choices
This is indeed cheating
@@danie7968 this is what we call dirty livingj
@@DrDoomBloom Thank goodness for the one-woman man out here. Commitments are possible. I know, I'm one of the many women who appreciates that.🙏🏽♥
It's not in a woman's nature to be part of a harem!
Every honest woman wants her own everything! I don't even like anyone to use my hair comb, let alone my ....
So so true, we are fooling ourselves as humans, and settling for nothing,
True. But in Islam women are supposed to have their own everything.
Facts! No one talks about this, it’s always based on the man’s perspective and desires. Polygamy is about lust but they try and claim otherwise. If you told them to financially care for a group of women but could NEVER have sxx with them, most men, especially men like Akon wouldn’t do it. So it’s about having multiple women for sxx aka lust. It does nothing for the women, children or the community.
yeah so what about women in past? polygamy was normal search it up. its in 20th century church said you can marry only one so now yall gasp at the polygamy concept while it was in practice all along
“It’s impossible for a man to be monogamous” and yet even with multiple wives, these very men still won’t be satisfied. There will be girlfriends, there will be “once-offs” etc. Its really just a matter of condoning their behaviour/actions. It’s greed and selfishness.
you mad
Sounds a lot like what females are doing though to be fair. Why is it a problem once it's on the other end?
@@SwornInvictus lol you said once it's on the other end as though it's not men who have made it problematic for women but perfectly fine for themselves
Yeah it also means he doesn't respect the woman and they are just there to serve his lust. I could never degrade myself for anyone, especially a degenerate like Akon. Imagine being proud of getting rich from promoting your incarceration. Oh the foolishness.
I'm dying. How did that "model" think that Akon was going to be faithful to her as another concubine (weirdo sister wives) when he's not faithful to his ACTUAL wife? If y'all don't go ahead. 😅😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😂🤣🤔🧐🥺🙄🤨
😂😂😂side chick mentality
Being a model she thought she was so special she cld change the loaded man n his beliefs!! Forgetting she was simply another female but in model clothes. The rest staying constant!!
@@robbycarson4999 , 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
That little ant had hiiiiiiiigh hopes...
@@DeeDee-vn7pe b
I was set up with a Nigerian guy by a friend. Our first convo, he told me he was married with 3 kids but “my wife is okay with it.” Needles to say, it was our last convo. I asked my friend if she knew this. She said she did but “He gave his last gf a Mercedes! Just have fun.” Lol mind you this chick was engaged at the time but telling me to fool with a married man. Chile, I stay clear of her now 🤣
Good Idea!
she is trying to pimp you. Then will turn around ask for commission if you had agreed to be with him. Lol
Good!
But she was trying to help you out as a friend😁😁😁😁
Someone tried to set me up too with a married man and said the person would buy me anything. I was like "nah I'm straight" ✌.
Dude must talk about his specific country and stop saying Africa, I'm South African and what he's saying is bullshit, being in a relationship with a 13 year old is illegal!
he aint in a relationship with a 13 yr old.
Should have known....lies
South Africa is a white country oo...black folks are just workers day...so,your laws are obviously not African laws
South Africa isn't Senegal. In fact that's the least African Country. Too white
Africa and a certain countries in Africa are two different things
Polygamy equates discontentment to me. Like, enough is never enough to the dissatisfied soul. Someone who wants more of any one thing will just continue accumulating over a span of time... all while still not having enough.
I swear your voice just make these videos flow with ease. I be in a zone as soon as you speak
Right!
❤️❤️
Agreed
I wish we can see what she looks like lol but that's part of the mystery and aww
She must be a voice actor
If he didn’t have money would his wife (s) still be okay with it ? 😂
There are a lot of broke polygamists out there 😂
@@rrg I know one. He broker than a MoFo too lol they all work except for him
@@lastgirlstandin Dang, he's living the good life 😂
It just reinforces the notion to men that women and the going along with the foolishness can be bought.
@@toriyt2714 it isn't only men that rather a poly relationship either. That's a notion that has to vanish as well... We are not our grandparent's generation.. Although more men than women, there's still a very good amount of women that rather be in a poly relationship than the traditional
I'm South African and I don't understand polygamy. My dad is 83 and his only wife has been my mom. That's it. So, saying in "Africa" polygamy is a thing is a false statement. He must specify where in Africa polygamy is most prevalent.
What's worse, polygamy or a monogamous cheating husband who has another family ? Just wondering...
Talk about your family, don't generalise South Africa, we have polygamy marriages in SA, why are you trying hard to fit in the western culture 😭
Why are you acting like there's no polygamy in South Africa?
@@jeanduncan5614 it's bad in both cases and unfair to the wives and children, especially the children because they didn't choose that situation. Men get away with a lot in the name of religion and culture, but not every religious or cultural practice deserves respect. Fortunately, nowadays a lot of our African people are not practicing polygamy.
Religion has one purpose, that is to Oppress and suppress women. In the name of a sadistic and misogynistic God who is a man.
Let's be honest, traditionally, polygamy was/is accepted in Africa and still practised although at a lower rate in modern times. It's now criminal to marry or impregnate girls below 18 in majority of the countries, but a lot of this still does happen. Some people/communities still haven't moved beyond their traditional beliefs. Then enters the religious aspect, he's a muslim man which allows him 4 wives. So as long as the women are of legal age and enter into his lifestlye knowingly, he's not committing any crime. I'm African(Kenyan) and this is a no for me. But even in my country, polygamy is allowed. There are those who choose it and those who don't.
I'm African (Ghanaian) as well, however polygamy was practiced by some tribes, not all tribes where monogamy was the standard. You also ignore the fact that polayndry was also practiced. One woman with multiple husbands. We cant generalize a continent.
With that being said Africans really need to forgo polygamy and polyandry. The HIV/AIDS rate in Africa is too damn high not being monogamous does us a dis-service.
So akon being told he was too dark, made him want to date lighter
Hmmm...
Things like this makes rejected ppl have something more to prove.
And I was the opposite. I gravitate towards chocolate no matter how I was teased. Guess I'm a rebel.
The story of brown skinned Black men! ...cry me a river, as they put down brown skinned women who look like their mama! 🤣😂🤣. Go’ head wit dat!
yeah, it reminds me of tyrese and his self hatred
Not his dad raising his mother from a toddler and marrying her… 😳 ‼️
Crazy, right?
Right! 😳😳😳
Yeah that's some Sexual predator shyt right there.
Now I understand why he thinks R kelly deserves redemption.
Exactly!! And they want us to believe he was not “ messing with her” while she was a child .. this is sick !
It’s the relaxed rug sitting on top of his head for me 😭
Staphhh 😫😭
Pleaseee 😭😭😭
Girl!!!😂😂😂I thought it was a kufi!
Gurl you had me😅😅😅
😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆. Was not sure what that was. I thought it was a woven fez hat that Muslim men wear....till you mentioned rug. He will be 50 in two years....aging is creeping in and so will viagra and pretty soon it will be impossible keeping up sexually with all those multiple women. 'Oh what a tangled web we weave....!'
That's crazy he had low self esteem due to being dark skin/ and being rejected by the same women he have married! I didn't see not one dark complexion woman not one! Maybe being with woman that didn't want him in the past is medicine to his insecurities, ion like it!!😑🖤
They all like this. Bm.
he's chatting shit, he's just trying to justify it
Bu & Akon's Mom is GORGEOUS!!
Yup!
Unfortunately we cannot say the same for his dad. Words can't describe.
@@donnap1404 😆😆😆
Y’all are shadyyyyy😂😂
@@donnap1404 that's why he chose her when she was just 2 years old otherwise she would have rejected him as a husband, just saying. And even with a wife that gorgeous, he went ahead and married even more wives
Polygamy is an easy way to be a cheater and get away with it 🙄
Yes, but it's their culture (lol)
Maybe so 🤦🏽♀️
That's all it is it's just another way to have multiple women and your dumb ass mean girlfriend is aware of it that's all just a cheater
Exactly
If all adults are consenting then polygamy is just another form of relationship. How are you cheating if you have an agreement and are not deceiving anybody?
Akon 12 wives , Nick Cannon & Future 12 kids 🤷🏾♀️ehhh pick your poison
🤣🤣🤣
I'll choose non
Imagine all the Std's 🙄
Just nasty
Akon for permanent housing and financial support for the win folks..
Let people live their lives so long as every one is honest to each other
He has a beautiful smile.
Love your positivity 😂
@@rrg 😂😂😂
@Beautifully Mastered agreed 😂
@@rrg 🤣🤣🤣
His teeth are literally perfect! His brother's too.
It's sad when women except anything for the love of money. A wife sitting back watching her husband have babies with other women spend time and put them in the spot light instead of her. Just wow. God isn't pleased
It's her fault so I can't feel bad or sad for her
@@roaster9418 you're right I'm not sympathizing with her!!! 🤷🏽♀️
As a muslim, if he is one... God does allow this if it's for the sake of Allah... is he doing it to please himself only or to help them and the families?he sounds like its for himself though
Africa is a continent, which part of Africa was he talking about.
@@theresaoppong7100 you mean in Ghana polygamy is not allowed ????
Sounds like he’s using the whole polygamy culture bs to cover up the fact that he’s an unhealed traumatized insecure male. Many men in the black community are like this. Has nothing to do with it being in their nature, many of them are selfish and need healing . Akon will definitely be passing down that mentality to his children. The fact that his dad was 13 and picked his mom to be his wife when she was two says a lot. That’s sounds a lot like a generational curse than anything.
I agree👏🏽
That’s very common in West African countries actually!
@@issafula Akon grew up in the US. So Im pretty sure him having multiple wives had less to do with culture background and more to do with how the typical black man in the US view and treat black women. He could have easily gone to his country to marry. If it wasn’t for the fact that he’s rich and famous he probably would have a hard time meeting women who would be ok with the whole polygamous thing.
@@alluringdee5066 I’m talking about the picking up his wife… Oh, and, for the record I agree with you! U said facts in your main comment!
@@issafula who the dad who picked his wife when she was 2?
Nothing wrong with having darker skin. What the heck is wrong with us? Proud to be black. Love yourself. The creator didn't make a mistake. I love you, my black community. I love this channel. Going to subscribe now.
I used to see Akon back in the day at Cobb Galleria and Lenox Mall and he was often with a different woman.. If that's your lifestyle.. Cool.. But don't speak for every man in the world by saying no man can stay faithful...don't make your upbringing and what u were taught everyone's reality.. ...there are some good dudes out there.
Thank you !
😂😂😂sure
Deshon. Thank you sista.
plus I know there are still
some good black women
out there still.
@@I-canMakeTheGlobeShift indeed.... 🙏🏾
Amen!
He's Muslim and that is their culture. They are allowed 4 wives if they can afford them. He can and so it is. This is nothing new.
@larry Tbrown @Deborah is correct.
@larry Tbrown They are allow to marry 4 wives, only if they can do right by them and treat them equally.
The condition is "equality" - If a man can't treat his wives equally, he must only marry one.
But some Muslims ignore the number of wives they're allowed, and just marry away several wives.
While Some Muslims ignore the condition attached to it.
@@marblequartz3890 True they are allowed to have max 4 wives! But you should be able to afford them and they all must have their own house
It's embarrassing that he generalised Africa in like this, he knows the society he lives with would not accept him, I guess this how he tries to be more accepted, blame it on Africa 🤦♀️so sad
All African cultures supports polygamy...all African cultures...he just Saïd the truth
I find it interesting that africans born and raised outside Africa, decide to pick and choose which cultures they want to follow, then generalise by saying in Africa it is like that.
“Polygamy Paradise” 😭. I busted out laughing at the Nene gif 💀.
And this is why wealth generally doesn't get transfered to the 3rd generation in polygomous marriages and baby mama, baby daddy communities. When you have money, it's not only about taking care of your children but setting them up for success, ensuring your family name is wealth and thinking about 3-5 generations from now. Usually when people like this die, their wealth soon follows them. Wealth becomes a fairytale to their grandchildren.
And polygamy is frowned upon in most of African countries. Very few people practice this. Child marriage is not common either, it happens in some countries, but amongst undereducated communities.
EXACTLY!!!! I’m so tired of ppl putting Africa under one umbrella ☂
Oh yeah? Explain to me about all the royal families in the Middle East? Cause last time I checked, they have more wealth than your family could garner over 3 generations, and they have multiple wives
@@Def03jasm as you said, '' ROYAL''
@Tt763 it's not only even royal families that practice polygamy. Polygamy is practised every part of Africa the reason why it's frowned upon now a days is because of westernization which came with Christianity that condems polygamous marriages
Muslims believe in polygamy and that's a fact this billionaire in Nigeria has 5 wives and he's a Muslim
Even here in South Africa polygamy is practised till this day
@@melissabaloyi9342 I admonish you read your Bible very well. Christianity didn't condemn polygamy. It is instead Christians who condemn the practice.
"Its not his fault. He is only following his religious tradition" Sweetheart, you don't have to follow any tradition when you move out of your folks house. Many gays do it. Tradition is his excuse to cheat. He wants to have his cake and eat it too.
@Christopher Sydneus she was brainwashed by Akon. He got her convinced that his other wives are a publicity stunt. She's an idiot like the other women and are with him for his money. They know damn well what he's doing to them.
That's not cheating caren
That's not cheating
Polygamy is practised all over Africa, and don't get me wrong, it's not practised by all households or all families and cultures but in all 52 African countries, I'm dead sure that you will find polygamous marriages. Even here in South Africa where we have 11 official languages and a variety of cultures, you can only imagine what goes on in some. Polygamy is here, not everyone agrees with it but nonetheless, it's there and we shouldn't project our beliefs to people just because they are different to us, this is what Europeans did to black people. People are different all over the world, let us accept and respect that, I'm not saying practice it, all I'm saying just respect other people's customs.
And that’s fine he has enough to do it and willing women that wants it as well
I'm proud to say I had 4 mothers & a father too...may Allah have mercy on their souls.
That Scrappy GIF gets me every time lol! It's perfect!
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Timestamp? I'm old.
@@nancykerrigan 2:40
CTFUUUUUUU I swear
Akon is Senegalese and it’s common for Muslim Senegalese men to have multiple wives. When I was in Dakar, Senegal…I got multiple proposals and all of the men were already married(3-4 wives)
Their objective was not to have you as a wife in terms of a legitimate 'Marriage', but as a meal 'Ticket' in and out of the country you reside in. Alot of Senegalese men marry women from other countries the traditional way 'Without a Marriage lLcense' because the marriage is not binding and easy to get out of. The wife took him to paternity court because their marriage/ as well as the others, except the first wife are not Recognized in the US because he married them without a 'marriage license ', just a traditional ceremony. He more than likely did not sign the birth certificate either. My opinion he uses his ethnicity and PAST Cultural beliefs to do the things he does. His music at one time was Banned in SENEGAL because of the lyrics and his behavior. He should also realize that some 'Women' will go along with his game too for whatever they're looking to get out of it Money, Celebrity etc.. (SAD). We've all been bullied, laughed at when we were kids that's no excuse. His faith teaches Monogamy; the past concept of multiple wife was due to wars and to prevent women/children from being widows/orphans. For centuries modern day man has USED POLYGAMIST BEHAVIOR TO HIS ADVANTAGE and we fall for it. Modern day Senegalese women don't accept that. So glad you didn't fall for it!
What you want? A cookie?
Exactly, she kept saying nontraditional, not by western standards maybe but it's very traditional in many parts of the world.
Sad cant share my husband better be single than sharing him with 3-6 others nah
He can have as many women as he wants IF his legal wife allows it and the other women for some strange reasons, are quite happy to share. HOWEVER he cannot and should not generalise his choice by saying it is an African tradition, not possible for a man to be monogamous etc,,. My 84 year old father who was married to my mother for 60 years and many others like him that I know, would find such statements absurd as do I!
Yall against this but take your man back everytime he cheats 😂
Who is "y'all", sis? 😂
@@rrg 💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣
Cause I'm cheating too
@@Lexx1192 😭😭😭😭
LMFAOOOOOO
I rebuke “men” like this. Amen.
😭😭
Amen!!
A false rebuke falters in the wind.
That Scrappy Clip Never Gets Old It's Always Strategically Placed...
😂😂😂
WoW! I wonder what Diana Ross’s daughter Tracey Ross deals with because she’s been with Akon’s brother for some time
Really?! Now this i didn't know
If Im not mistaken, she did a video and Bu talks about it. He spoke about Tracey Ross in many interviews and said they have a strong bond and they will never leave other alone fully lol something like that..gotta check it out.
@@khloverjai219 yup that’s exactly right and they love eachother deeply or some mess lol
Bu is booed up and in love with a Brazilian tenderoni….Tracee dodged a bullet
@@rrg I love how you're fully engaged in the comments, even answering people's questions and such. That's nice 😊
Pathetic! Trying to blame his weakness and complete lack of control on religion and tradition. My father and many like him, are in a monogamous marriage and yes this is in Africa. My father is now 84 years old. At the end of the day, if Acorn had no money, he would still be jumping from one woman to another, leaving baby mamas all over the planets! As for the women; making such a horrendous choice by being a mistress of a married man because of money, is a dishonest form of prostitution.
How can you say this when Africa is famous for men who cheat?
@@quickseevee3509 Men don't only cheat in Africa but in America all over the world the wandering eyes 👀looking 👀 the family I was marry into from the father, mother grandmother, sisters brothers cousins aunts uncles nieces nephews that was a fornication family even my hubby from the church to clubs you name it but God's grace I'm free and bless 💙
As long they're consenting adults l don't care. And l had to add this...black people we need to stop caring the white man's ways that was beaten into us. The light skin dark skin??? ...AND good hair ???? Be proud of your hair no matter what. The white man started in but we finish it for them IJS SMDH 🙄
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@@yoyokanamihue6183 what are you talking about!? I was talking about COLORISM not RELIGION OR MANOGMY ..... HELLO! Clearly you have no common sense. I made myself clear l was talking about COLOR. I see so many people of color all over the world bleaching their skin having plastic surgery to look white and it's sad. Look at African singer Dencia SMDH😬 she had amazing beautiful dark skin... she bleached it away so sad. THAT'S WHAT I MEAN 🙄
@@yoyokanamihue6183 Western Christianity is different from the Christianity that was practiced in parts of Africa before the Europeans arrival. African cultures were polygramist, with monogramy coming later, with the arrival of western christianity.
Never heard about him with so many wives and kids. So it's telling us he has everything in order. Very good segment on him. Love your voice😊
Thank you for watching!
Exactly
I am monogamous and have been for 2o plus years. It is a mindset. You practice what you believe.
Akon’s life is all “OUT OF ORDER”!!!! What are you talking about???!!!! 🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
His messed up attitude towards life, women & morality are severely FLAWED! Thank goodness he has music to help cover up his BS! Just bc you don’t see trifling shiggity… Doesn’t mean it’s not there!!! Where do you live?? Unfortunately for you: Mars. 🪐
@@EricTangumonkem Bro you're just wick 😂
The snoop clip after mentioning Celina Powell 😂
You caught that? 😂😂😂
@@rrg Yeah we caught that 😏
@@rommieyay4444 😂😂
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Lord have mercy
I respect him and his partners for their collective honesty. Most so-called monogamous unions are an unhappy sham.
If the west can accept that there is nothing wrong in a man marrying a man or same sex marriage with a woman then what is wrong in polygamy ? Why would they condemn everything African and promote theirs under the so called equality and diversity?
When you showed his mom after his dad, I was like 😳. Lol she is beautiful
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Absolutely stunning!
Even with a wife like that his dad still married other women
@@lilytetteh2822 men can be overly confident once they hv u. They get disrespectful
@@SHESHESHANIA of course
So his Dad groomed his mother and called it “tradition”
Yes but her father allowed it as well. He selected and raised her from 2 years old.
Yes, girl… It’s so common. People are even chosen before they are born. Disgusting…
Is very common here
@@faderaisatou9834 Where u from?
@@faderaisatou9834 really ? Wow that is crazy.
Madness as I am African myself I don't believe in that lifestyle
Thanks for watching!
You believe in the white man's lifestyle of having baby mama ?
I am Nigerian and have nothing against his lifestyle.
Because ur from fake uganda
Lubega Simon You are one of few sensible men in this comment section
Men and women who say it's impossible to be faithful is a lie from the pits of hell. He or she just doesn't want to be faithful. I'm disgusted at how a thirteen year old picks a 2 year old to be his spouse. That is perverted. God help us all. Smh.
While monogamy may not apply to Akon (cultural upbringing), it doesn't mean that all African men have that same mentality.
No the non Muslims just cheat😄😭
lol. You must not read much about african men.
You got that right!
@@quickseevee3509 and clearly you don't know much about African men except Akon 🙄
Ima need Akon to get rid of that hairline toupee lol
Sis...🤭🤭🤭😆...I ain't gon lie..I was over here 🤔 at that hairline too
@@mahogany_honey lmao see I know I'm not the only one 🤣 he not ugly though he just need to let that hairline gooooo
Lol for real tho it has to go 😂
@@TBrown-mi8ik 😁
🤣🤣🤣🤣 according to Faith M to the E to the S S Y 🤷🏽♀️
If the women are ok with this then fine. People always got something to say when people do things out of the norm. Who cares
True!
It’s gross and obviously the guy just want to be able to cheat. It’s not a marriage if other people are included in his bed 🙄
Exactly, and not everyone marriages for religion purposes.
GOD!
@@sonyag.coaching in islam its allowed Akon is s muslim
People want to say that's their cultural. Killing is wrong that doesn't mean I should make it into a cultural.😂
I have one wife living in the home that we share. That is more than enough for me.
May God bless your union.
Who is we?? Just asking.
@@desmondelcock Him and his wife. Am I wrong?
@@SpiritualLifeCoach43 yes
I Feel You On That @MrBeautiful2908 I'll Don't Think I WANT To Date A Guy That Have More Then One Wife I'M Talking About A Polygamy Okay I Mean One Man iS Enough For Me And I'll We're Hate To Be Lie Too. And I We're Say This Why You Didn't Tell Me That You We're Married. That's just for Example.
Something about Akon's hair ain't sitting right with me. Its probably the way it's cut but it's sitting like a hat on his head.
Ok I was wondering if I was tripping. Like just stop holding on because it’s looking odd.
CTFUUUUUUU
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I'm sure he doesn't give a fuck bout your shallow opinion
Tomeka and my niece are second cousins. She is originally from my hometown Hartsville, SC. She is back in Atlanta and doing real good. I talk to her from time to time.
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In ancient times, it was the women who had multiple husbands. Husband literally means “housebound servant”. I don’t have a problem with Akon’s lifestyle. I am more impressed with him providing electricity for a whole city and caring about those outside of his immediate family. Truth be told, I’m trynna see what what it’s like to have a few good men. 😅
“housebound servant” I didnt know about the name...
Hmm
You make it up,how can a man accepted to be the servant of a woman, or accept to be part of her Men harem to obey to her.
That is science fiction lady, it won't happen and never did happen.
when in ancient times? how do you know who is the father of baby? men went to war so women whose husbands died were left with no one to take care of them so they got married to other men who had other wives. men were the providers and women were in house raising kids and taking care of private life. Do you see any men from before times staying in house? they all went and provided for their family.
@@puch9830 Yes, I already answered your question before you asked. There are many ancient cultures but I was speaking of times before patriarchy. No disrespect intended.As for the father of the baby, there were ways that the father was determined because not all of the husbands were allowed frequent sex. It’s nothing like polygamy of today.
So a 13yr old boy chose a 2yr old girl to be his future wife and then he raised her or had a helping hand in raising her until she was 16 and he was 27 and it was then that they got married? That's effing weird
Yeah, coming from a west African muslim this doesn't sound right
It’s called grooming
I also have a question about that.
What about her consent? Didn't it matter if she gave consent or not
Or was she obligated to marry him cause he raised her?
@@marblequartz3890 It was an arranged marriage and her family approved. We’re sure she had no say so in the matter.
I don't trust for one minute that he waited for her to mature before taking advantage of her🤮
He has one wife & a bunch of side pieces that he calls wives. I'm not mad at him. If he's upfront & they except his proposal for a relationship, then what's the problem & who are we to judge? I wish he would do a show but the fact he won't shows he cares about what he has.
Thanks for watching!
I agree with you 100% 💪🏾✌🎯💣🔥💥
No he is scared about the PR backlash and the negative effect on his coins. That man does not give a xxxx about other people's opinions. Polygamous Homes cannot be a bed of roses. Hell that is not even the case with single marriages....ijs!
At least he isn't out in the streets having sex he has sex with the ones he chose🤷🏽♀️
@@chunli30315 ...most of these men who sleep with multiple men have an appetite for more. They will always have roving eyes....the concept of fidelity to any woman will be a short lived fantasy. I have seen it and I know about it.
Lets pray that Akon is not on R kelly's list.
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Are you serious? Like father like son. This man is disgusting
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Right ,now I know why he was defending r Kelly's actions lol
The comment section is just so culturally/religiously ignorant!!
I’m surprised by the audacity of western communities who always ask for the world to be tolerant and accepting all their BS about whatever BS they believe in (even if it’s against all of the universe laws), yet keep judging, having an opinion and giving names for other cultures believes and practices!! Without even knowing nothing!!
It's his culture, so there is no judgement, and he has the means to support his family. He's not out here like Nick Cannon and just creating disfunction and not claiming these women. These are Akon's wives and he's doing exactly what he is supposed to be doing.
Finally someone says it. I'm fully monogamous but people need to understand that not everyone is like them and stop acting like their preference is the best
He live in then U.S. and multiple wives are illegal. The most he’s doing is have a “spiritual” marriage with them.
Truth be told. 100% correct.
You sound ridiculous, akon lives in America 🙄 having more than one wife is ILLEGAL IN AMERICA....furthermore, it's ILLEGAL IN MOST AFRICAN COUNTRIES....please educate yourself before saying that foolish mess.....just dumb
@@nikkin.9206 You don't have a profile picture, so your ignorant opinion means nothing...take several seats please.
I just don't trust anything about Akon. Periodt.
Same. He’s not to be trusted
Looks like another version of r Kelly
Literally
@@ML-bf2ct 🤣🤣🤣 u people are very 🤣🤣🤣
@@aminuaidara8601 U people?? And who are you?
I rather be a multiple wive than a multiple baby mama 🤷🏾♀️
If your husband is rich I guess. Wife #1 lives in a $7 million dollar house in Alpharetta...but is it worth it?
Girl go away
@@rrg trust, all his wives living good
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I guess you have a point… I’d rather be neither one.
he says no 1 woman can fill all his needs... reality is, no 1, 10, 2000 women will fill the void he has inside that he's trying to fill with women. I hope he heals.
I think he needs to fix that narrative about people in Africa they do that like no… your country/religion does that.
I don’t see myself doing a poly marriage I’m selfish with what’s mine
Exactly. Africa is not a monolithic place.
@@bornwithclass2365 people need to understand Africa is a whole continent lol
Yess!!!🙌🏾
But u that's selfish with what's yours can sometimes steal from others in a sneaky way, when no one sees u. All humans are polygamous in nature except those few people who don't cheat on their partners.
@@oduazeez7525 you not making sense sorry I can’t comprehend
What kind of toothpaste does this man use?? Very informative video! 💜
Tree bark. From Africa
Veneer
@@gregpitts5157 Smh
Good question🤔
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Y’all petty for this especially for the R Kelly trial 😂😂😂😂😂
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Even me myself when I was Young my husband tell my dad that he want me to be his wife and my dad tell him if I die I die for him and if I live I live for him after that my dad passed away since then he was the one taking care of me when I was 18 years old we get married after four years of our marriage he is telling me that he want to married another women whom he is already talking to
I don’t know who to talk to
The pain is too much for me
I cry every day about it
and we already have two kid
Its not you, men with options take them. Your still his 1st love and wife
Many of black men aspire to this. They called this winning. Especially when they are not black women. That animosity that they have for being made fun of for their darkness, is why they choose more women outside of his community. Also whatever rejection they faced.
My first boyfriend was from Ghana and he wanted to practice polygamy. I was not up for that and I was quite confused why that was his aspiration. Now I understand a little bit more.
This conversation definitely expands much further. Because polygamy and itself is very problematic according to history. But people of modern day society glorify as if it’s the best way of life. It is usually most beneficial for the man even though it bends his pockets. The children and the wives are not going to get the quality time that they need because he hast to work even harder to provide as the family grows. Most of the time the women are not sharing the same household. And it would be messy if they did. It would probably look like some thing from bad girls club
I watched a news story years ago about a white man who had 13 wives! I had seen him over the years on different talk shows with more or less wives, some had left him and new women were added! Later on I watched a report that he died and only one of his wives truly loved and mourned him but the rest seemed to barely care that he died and one of his wives started living with his son and had a baby with him even before he died! I agree with you that it's not enough time in the day to give to multiple wives and children!
@@cindychristian1700 I know about that show. And that's honestly wild. Didn't even know any of that happened. Yes the mormons attempted polygamy and it's just too problematic. It's usually opening a door for abuse as well
@@Essetheartist Yes that's true!
If a woman or a man can lead a nation…
It takes a VILLAGE 2 raise a…
2 heads r better than…
What if Akon wanted 10 children😬
Ever been 2 a day care, there’s what, between 10-40 kids🤔
Between what, 4-8 adults🧐
Couldn’t have said this better myself
Akon's versatility as a musician and business man (given the fact that juggling both is not easy) goes to show that he's paid the ULTIMATE price and/ or cost to be the BOSS.
Hmmm..go on...
I don’t think he paid any price. Sounds like you’re saying his skin color and the criticism as a child was the “ultimate price.” Either way we can’t deny that he’s living the American Dream. He came to America and created an empire.
@@marriejames01 Cash is King!! 👑👑
In the tru words of the godfather James Brown!!
What was his Ultimate Price???? 😳 It’s not like he gave his life for someone else.
Are you saying that bc he is a “Boss” (in your opinion)… that he can behave in such poor manner or engage in illegal acts??!! Do you have any Morals? Or believe in God’s Word concerning Marriage?? He resides in America…. It’s ILLEGAL!! Many Africans have stated on here that it is also illegal in many places within the continent. That makes Akon a “Clown”….filled to the brim with Greed (in my opinion, of course 😉)!
He's a mess... He's also the same person who's saying Kelly needs a second chance 🙄😒😒GTFOH.
He don't look like a mess to me
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It doesn't surprise me that he feels that way about R. Kelly..."birds of a feather flock together!" Apparently, Akon condones his behavior based on his OWN MORAL COMPASS.
Robert has had multiple chances. He's right where he belongs.
@@unapologetic1413 Yup
@@unapologetic1413 except he never he hasn't done any of Roberts transgressions
No matter how many wives a man claims, he truly only has one: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and man.” Matt.: 6:24
doint forget the Scripture 2 Samuel 12:8-10.
Deuteronomy 21:15-17 and more multiple wives weren't for everyone
100 % AGREE. THANK U
Says a Brainwashed religious fool.
Go back to your roots
When did women become the masters of men????
So …..he’s legally married to 1 and has multiple children’s mother (babies mamas;like Eddie Murphy. Rachel, should’ve dumped the first time he told her he wasn’t going to be monogamous. She was stupid right there.
Exactly
It doesn't seem like the "real wife" is on board. She seems a little salty..
Definitely a little disgruntled 😂
They’re all his wife smh
@@Lastdayone I thought they said he’s only legally married to one. If so, he only has one real wife. She’s legally entitled to everything (financially, medically, etc) if something were to happen.
@@nik-at-nite I believe this is true
@@Lastdayone well not according to his first wife
I’m so tired of men being dishonest about monogamy so women won’t have that standard.
I'm so tired of you not providing your IG so I can follow you.
Can't really blame it on the men. Too many willing sidechicks out there.
Akon needs prayer and love for himself and his family.
that's why he's bustn those cheeks lucky mf
If he hasn’t registered his marriages then they’re not his wives and I’m tired of him making dumb statements and making it seem like it’s African culture. It’s not.
Right I'm African and where I'm from we don't get married at age of 13
Lol they are ALL his wives smh
@@Lastdayone has he registered the marriages?
Marriage isn't on paper.
I think we need to address some thing here “ practice or custom of polygamy is not a culture of Africa” Africa is not a Country, it’s a Continent!!! I think what he ought to say is “it’s a culture for his religion” To be specific!
YOU ALWAYS DO SUCH GREAT RESEARCH AND REPORTING ❤️
Thank you so much 😀
I am from South of Senegal precisely Thionck Essyl. In my village we don’t get married until 25 for man and at 20 for women. Probably he spoke about his culture and where he is from cause there is a lot of different cultures in Senegal.
If women stop excepting these situationships. Then it wouldn't be
That's right
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*accepting
Accepting
Very very true, its we who are the Cheaters,
I love countess vaughn face it kills me every time
I think I would have just summed this up real quick with “he can afford them” and spent the rest of the time talking about all the good he’s doing in Africa and what made him choose to give back when so many other artists don’t.
Preach Sunny! Preach!! Pple need 2 put some respect on Akonz name! The man can comfortably afford 2 take care of his multiple wives while folks preaching monogamy r struggling to put food on the table of their one wife!! ! Now who gets the last laugh!!
He's an investor. He borrowed a lot of money from China to do business in Africa. A lot of foreigners also invest in Africa, so I don't see anything unique about that. But African celebrities tend to party away their money in Dubai, so I'll give Akon respect for creating jobs in Africa.
He can “afford”them? What are they, possessions?
Typical. Someone can do good and still have flaws and do bad things. Ridiculous to think otherwise
What a creep. I feel for his children who have to deal with this.
I’m sorry y’all I’m going to go ahead and say it.... His dad picture scared me. He was a boogawoolf 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Ok now bye.
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@Beautifully Mastered 🤣🤣🤣 Akon definitely inherited that hairline 💀
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Your picture scares me!!!!
@@jaepete6472 let’s see your pfp creep