Akon On Building Futuristic Cities in Africa, Uniting the Continent & More | Assets Over Liabilities
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this episode of #AssetsOverLiabilities, #Akon sits down with our hosts Rashad Bilal & Troy Millings to discuss his incredible journey from humble beginnings in Senegal to building a business empire today. He shares the motivation behind launching futuristic, high-tech cities across Africa, stressing the importance of uniting the continent and providing youth with greater opportunities. Akon also outlines his approach to business vs music, always treating the latter as a means to open doors for the former. We dive into the benefits and challenges of China's growing investment in Africa based on Akon's firsthand experience partnering with them on projects. Overall, Akon delivers gems on entrepreneurship, giving back to your homeland, and staying spiritually grounded as your net worth grows. Watch!
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Akon is one smart brother. His understanding of how spirituality really is the driving force behind success is spot on.
You dum.MF you seen the update yet? It’s a scam the whole time dumMF
you know the city is never happening right
Just hearing him talk you can tell that he's very clear on his dream and vision. This is the most amazing and inspiring interview. Protect Akon at all cost!
He's all talk, no action. It's looking more and more like this project is a scam.
Factory 💯🏭 💯
All i heard was word salad. This fool Akon has no idea that science education is what develops nations. This fool did not mention scienc once. He thinks technolgy and development just happens..What a 🤡
Akon is clueless about Africa 😂💀
All the blacks should go join him your diversity will strengthen Africa
He made a valid point about Africa not operating as one country, rather than many countries when it comes to traveling between countries within the continent. They definitely have to change that in order to attract more business and tourism.
Once they overcome the control the colonizers have they will be able to do that.
Africas problem is its lack of investment in STEM education. You can not advance without science education.
@@Sciences0311 Lack of investment in STEM? You mean like the new Robotics lab built in Abuja? Or the railway system expansion in Accra Ghana? Or the solar/wind/electric power grid build out in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (the most developed city in West africa). Stick to hating on youtube bruh, don't pretend to know what's going on in even ONE African country, let alone an entire continent
@@cadenhnc Congratulations you could count 3 countries who have a SINGLE investment in a lab, railway, or expansion of an electric grid. lol. Africans as a whole lacks investment in STEM education. Your boy Akon doesn't even mention STEM but thinks he can build "wakanda" lol. What he doesnt tell you is the chinese will be building and maintaining the infrastructure of his city because they invest heavy into STEM.. Trackin' chief?
@@Sciences0311 You said Africa doesn't invest in STEM, i gave you 3 instances of African countries investing in STEM. Argument refuted. Hold your L and go be a fake expert on a new video. You lost, goodbye
100 Africans like Akon can liberate afrika economically in a short period of time ❤
Absolutely 🎯
Am all in. Even if its just a dream
Am all in. Even if its just a dream
FAAAAAACKS
Never in history has Africa had this opportunity God Bless US!
I love Akon because he passionately love Africa 🌍 and think of Africa youths. He's not just a musician, but a futuristic leader that dreams the future.
But he scamming ppl you dum.MF
He said it should be done 2024 so far it 1 small warehouse was build yall 🤡🤡
People be hating on Akon. Great things takes time. The same people who hate on him when he ever he accomplish his objective they still won’t give him credit. Even tho he put lights in millions of homes and payed the debit. Give this man his flowers. ❤
What he doesn't realize when they build infrastructure drugs will be coming to a theater near u
Love the notion “government in Africa are built for the people to need the government” All leaders in Africa should hear this for a change; and Africans all over the world. He is absolutely right Africa is the place to be now and this is ours and we should not miss out on the opportunity. Praying for speedy completion on this project with 90% African investors 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💗💗
I'm an old-school Afrikan in America, born right after Jim Crow into the battle for civil rights and still fighting. I was wondering why my people in America are so quiet in light of America's continued recent actions of dis-inheriting our heritage from America's educational institutions while we continue to spend over a trillion dollars on America's economy. Thank you so much for this beautiful Afrikan vision and development! Amandla!!!
CHINA
Still fighting in america? lol bruh where you live where you are fighting? Because im living good in america
@@Sciences0311OST ARE WHEN YOU'RE ALLOWED TO BREATH
@@Sciences0311sam.... bo
Who’s wondering the same things? Why are people focused so much money, on things that are material and they can’t take with them. We can invest the energy that we make money with in each other and build generational wealth, nurture the next coming generations, and age in peace. We have a hard time helping one another because people don’t wanna receive help, and people have a hard time helping themselves. People are stuck in a pity party! But I’m proud of my heritage, my parents, my grandparents, my great grandparents, their parents and their parents parents parents before them their parents. that’s how deeply American I am. We’re the first copper colored people. speaking of money, our first American coins were made about us and stories were told about us! Let’s stand on that and keep it alive, for the next generation is coming so that the system that we’re living, it doesn’t erase our significance and presents before we baby boomers die.
Akon's on fire. Great interview. You guys did a magnificent job. Keep it up!!! Much Respect. AFRICA, RISE!!!💖💖💖
This guy is a genius
Great interview with Akorn guys. Like he stated the divisions are by design. We as a community of Africans in the Diaspora Have to come together. Unity in numbers. Rule number one in the art of war, divide and conquer. The history of China before the unification is similar to what's going on the continent. Africa is the End game. We have to come together. Keep the fire burning educate motivate and communicate. The content is great continue to provide that bridge. Like Akorn said with out us they don't have nothing .
Blessed !!!
Beautiful vision. I can feel the excitement in akon's heart. If u dream it u bring it to life. IT IS POSSIBLE. much love to all.❤
Been waiting so long to hear and see somebody helping to take the continent where it needs to be
This was literally one of the BEST inspiring interviews. I’m looking forward to visiting Akon City in Africa!!
You won't find any Akon city. He talks about ideas that aren't plausible in Africa at the moment. Let him mot deceive you.
@@lewiskunda4984that's why he set at least 10 years for it
And trust me anything can be done in Africa with the right connections and enough money
@lewiskunda4984 yeah I notice he been talking about this idea for years now yet haven't showed anything of it.
His vision of Akon city is nothing but a 3rd world country because this fool, Akon, doesnt know that science education builds cities..This fool did not mention science education once.
@@lewiskunda4984 Akon city was supposed to be finished a decade ago. He's been trying to bring interest to his project for years but I don't see anything concrete. He's clueless about Africa, it's embarrassing 💀
Dis interview needa be 10 hours fr. Tell uncle Akon to double back
Akon we love you in the diaspora ❤🇯🇲 we would like to see you with your influence help push the agenda for a FREE AFRICA A UNITED AFRICA ONE AFRICA ONE CURRENCY AFRICAN-INTER TRADING AFRICAN CAN SELF SUSTAIN AND WE ARE NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE REST OF THE WORLDS DEVELOPMENT
This will never happen if you people keep fleeing to the U.S 🤦🏿♂️
This is Black Excellence at its finest 👏🏽🖤🔥🔥🔥
Very refreshing by Akon as a Senegalese dude im inspired to go back.
Highly Impressive chat... Akon is such a legend!!! His dissection of African economies, growth, western influence is highly spot on
Amazing interview! So inspirational. We need more conversations and partnerships like this. A movement has begun.
What!? Akon has been talking about this for 2 decades 💀
yea, that's exactly what Africa needs, futuristic cities
The only thing I wish is that AKON CITY sees the daylight. Senegal is one of the most amazing country I have visited. ° . Blessings
So far nothing 😂😂😂
Akon is speaking my language. Africa is where it is because of our negative mindset. We can create our own African dream only if we change our mindset. So long as we keep pulling each other down and not supporting each other's dreams, we'll still be stuck in ground zero.
Akon is a gem 💎 for Africa and Blacks around the World…
Its People like Akon That gives me hope for the future of mankind. This is a great interview!
A massive shout out to Akon for being a champion of Africa!
What he's managed to do within a short time is friggin Inspiring!
And yes, to the brothas from another mama in the diaspora, times is now to show some love to the motherland and invest in Africa!
A big shout to the leaders championing Africa - Dr William Samoei Arap Ruto, Kagame, Ramaphosa, Nana Akufo-Ado and many others- let's get these leadership together with the entrepreneurs and create a blueprint for our future!
Thanks for sharing!
I'm so excited for guys like you. To be able to build the world and contribute in that way has got to be incredibly fulfilling.
Make education free. It's the foundation of everything...
Power to you , all the best.
This interview was sooo good 🔥
Bro said it right. The elder is the king back in African families/communities. We always seek they wisdom. My folks’nem be talmbout land too. they always want u to invest in land back home. One thing boff’um (ma dukes an Grand ma)tell me is that Amerikkka aint home. Uganda is🇺🇬💯✊🏿 and dat shit always hit home,i aint even gone front.😩
As an African from Africa, I learned some many things from this interview I didn't know about before. Akon is a blessing for Africa. Because to change Africa, there is a need of vision, influence, and understanding of Politics and he gets his head around these fields. Keep it up Akon!🔥
I like how Akon shared that his first-hand experience with Chinese has been positive. I think a lot of what we see on the Internet is false, made up information, even videos can be enacted, fake or whatever if u pay people enuf money. I also like what he said about bartering. That's 💯
Knowledge is the key 🔑 to success. Inspired 💪
A Black Man with a plan. Love it. Akon is a smooth guy, handsome & creative. Got me all teary eyed. Do yo thang Akon.
One of EYL's best interviews of 2023! I'm seeing Akon in a whole new light.
One of❤❤❤
It would be nice, but what I'm trying to figure out is this one of his older videos he has been doing that is just being regurgitated over and over..
Akon is a Spiritual Giant ❤😊 thank you 🙏
I think this is a GREAT idea. Bring all you African brothers and sisters with you to wakanda Akon!
This conversation ain’t for the regular… man this video is inspiration 🎉🎉🎉
So inspirational
Akon is Genius.
Akon (PBUH) will make Wakanda real.
Genius SCAMMER 😂😂
He radiates truth and positivity. A lot of gems 💎 here.
Akon is a Leader with a clear Vision . Well-articulated and pragmatic indeed.
Legendary Akon i wish all the best may God help you to succeed ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏
Thank youAkon.The setbacks in our continent is politics and poor leadership who are egocentric and act like small Gods who what to be worshipped in their small countries. We need to liberate ourselves from this mentalit then we will grow as Africa.
The setbacks is actually corruption and bad governance. We have leasers that only cares about themselves and their cronies.
I love Akon and what he stands for now. God bless you my brother
This was awesome!
Loooove when I find someone who just echoes my thoughts. Need to keep tabs on Akon
Am from Bénin 🇧🇯 but you point out something that impacts me ..we are here for a reason and we all pass. Through ❤
One of the smartest men in Africa you doing a great job brother Akon
Wow what a great interview ❤❤❤❤❤
SUCCESS IS THE MORE ACCESS YOU HAVE IS A MF WORD!!!! The spiritual aspect is what is missing today in Amerikkka everyone wants material things, likes, follows and to go viral and miss the mark of doing it for God working for God and uplifting his kingdom. Akon is truly doing the Lord's work.
thats why hes doing the inteview in a private hangar in front of a big ass jet instead of on the ground with his people all around him right? lol yall just the kinda dummies he need to line his pockets. he might as well be a mega church pastor
I love the way you think! I have been saying that they should get rid of those borders in the continent of Africa. What a powerful country it'll be! I'm so elated that I didn't miss this interview. Stay blessed!
Great interview I 💕 Akon interviews they never fail
I’m a big fan of Akon’s work!
OMG Best interview of 2023 by far!
I grew up listening to his songs, so nice to see what a giving person he is
Akon has really become a Boss, God Bless the Motherland.
God bless Akon’s plans 🤲🤲🤲
This is the first time I have been exposed to Akon outside of music. He is a very intelligent and motivating individual. He has given me an extended view of confidence and motivation. What he said about AI is a mind blowing fact that I have been attached to since Teminator 2 and Matrix 1. AI is a mistake that humans will not live to regret. And he is furthermore right... another view I have embraced for a couple of decades now... technology makes us lazy, and furthermore, handicaps us.
EXACTLY!
Thank God he'd mentioned Nigeria 🇳🇬
If all Africans thought like you, this continent would be great.
Troy and Rashad Love y’all Brothers!!!!
Y’all changed the game!!! ✊🏾💪🏾💯🇲🇦
That very truth here in Africa we need more African descendants to think and do the same... one love Bro.
This man is on a whole different level with his vision. Truly Inspiring!
Protect this man 🙏🙏🙏
Akon knows that continent inside out. Love his initiative to bring this change to the continent. Keep up
He's a con
@@senzomtyingizane7326no he is Akon
Yallstop with that tired shit
I am so proud to see this development. I have a Masters in Business Administration. I plan to teach in Africa. I don't know how but I am going to.
Do u think drugs will be a problem when they build infrastructure
Thank you Akon. God bless you always
Thank God he'd mentioned Nigeria too 🙏🏽🇳🇬
Respect from ETHIOPIA🇪🇹✊🏽
What's going on in Ethiopia, big things?
With people like Akon Africa will surely get rise
Akon bro, thanks for letting our folks know
Excellent interview, the potential for Africa and the Diaspora has no limits.
Akon a beast man love what he’s doing
Akon needs a history lesson about what happened to Liberia.
He's too sharp not to know. Plus, it is not information known by a privileged few.
What happened Liberia is political.
Thank you for this Interview. love all the way from South Africa.
This was beautiful. Akon has a ton of wisdom
I wish him well with his dreams. He’s definitely moving in the right direction. His dream, goal and ambitions will take him to a higher platform❤
Dope interview 🙌
I love this when u bless others it's the greatest impact. That is our purpose in life.
Beautiful !!!!! This Video NEED TO BE Shown in Schools in American!!! THANK YOU PEACE!!
I pray for more people like Akon that understand how to make africa big in time ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Gosh this interview. So many gems. Wish him luck
The younger generation don't see value in knowledge. That hits hard, we must respect our Elders
Wow, just wow!!! Dropping gems, jewels, Gold, wisdom, knowledge. I'm pregnant with ideas from this interview! Help me Lord! Let's protect him by all costs.
Lord help him see his vision come to pass....may no evil eye and ear succeed against him like they did to others with such visions
Inspirational dude. Thumbs up Akon for lifting the continent and being the ambassador for the bridge between Black America and Continental Africa.
In Uganda,my home country,Akon already secured land like 2 square miles to build something.
If u doubt that google Akon and wife visf Uganda.....
He is making moves silently...
We love u bro
(Edited)
Came back here on 7th/9/23..and 35:26 he mentioned what i guessed right....
So what happened? 😂
Instead of playing the victim, he’s making moves to make the changes he wants to see. Boss moves 💯
Ackon ignites hope for me as an African! The fact that he didn’t sell his soul to the west but remained very much an African and desires to give back to his home continent, is so inspiring!! There’s hope for Africa!😊
Truth must be said, All African diaspora in position of power should support the development of ancestoral land. Africa must be the ultimate "boss" to be paid allegiance to by every African.
It's so refreshing seeing millionaire celebrities promote "smart cities" I mean futuristic high tech cities to us robot lemming sheep. I'm sure he'll live right there with us in our 5×5 boxes. All celebrities are absolutely great people with no hidden agendas tied to their elite superiors who all happen to be into Humanitarianism because they're all just awesome people. Thank God for celebs, how would i know what to think or do if it wasn't for them. 🙏🏽
You cornball..You dick riding a ACOON
Scam artist who trying to build a make
believe wakanda bullsh*t. You celebrity
worshipping ass clowns out here.
😂
Akon didn't even come to his own concert in south africa, lmao what a knob
You corny frfr
we need more interviews like this, and bridging the gap between africans and africans in america, anything else is a distraction and doesn’t really matter
Love this interview Akon
Love his spirit really do love Him because this brother is nothing but love
I truly enjoy watchin this & take away alot i always ❤ akon musiq but today i ❤ him more as a well educated blk bro the future in good hands with this guy. God bless him 🙏🏾
Such a great interview.Akon a visionary
Very inspirational interview!!!
Shout out to Troy and Rashad also they have come so far. 🎉
Akon will be building a great city for CHINA
Geo-politically speaking, you don't know what you're talking about.
@nonswirlzone for the Chinese because us black Americans ain’t going over there NO WAY🙅🏾
@@khalil_SRT I don't know if you've noticed, but Black Americans are not the center of the universe. Africans on the continent are/will be the beneficiaries of development and increased trade with China and, more importantly, with BRICS.
Millions in the Caribbean, Europe, and South America claim Africa as their motherland, even after hundreds of years of separation.
We want to help rebuild Africa to create better economic options for ourselves and for those who are there, free of yt supremacy.
Maybe you and others like you have grown accustomed to being looked down on and are comfortable being near the bottom of the socio-economic ladder in the US for hundreds of years and counting. Or don't see any other option for yourselves than to stay with a sinking ship and economy of the US. We have a viable solution to our situation, given the shift in the balance of power globally.
What are the solutions for the "majority" of Black Americans (that you know of) other than waiting for a reparations check that may never come?
I don’t think some people are hearing what this man is saying… 👏🏾👏🏾
Absolutely amazing interview.
Akon Here to stay my favorite artist since 2005 now business man 🔥🔥🔥
“When I first saw an airplane I thought it was a bird..” sounds biblical
It is 😊. You got it on point ☝️