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Akon On Building Futuristic Cities in Africa, Uniting the Continent & More | Assets Over Liabilities

Assets Over Liabilities·REVOLT·19 July 2026·1h 12m

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In this episode of Assets Over Liabilities, 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.