AKON: AFRICA IS THE WAY OUT FOR BLACKS!

Senegalese music maker and entrepreneurial shaker Akon is deeply committed to Africa - and to his home country in particular, where he’s investing in the creation of a modern, high-tech city (named, not so humbly, after himself!).

One reason for that is that he sees our continent as a place where diaspora Africans can finally find dignity. As he points out in this clip, Africans as good as built America with their sweat and blood - yet have received neither thanks nor gratitude (let alone reparations!). And that breeds resentment in the community.

He thinks investing in Africa is good not just because Africa is great, but also because it is a way for diaspora Africans to re-connect with a place where there are none of the legacy grievances and obstacles to self-realisation - a place where they can truly be free.

What do you think?