African rapper makes 'stay away from the akata' song

[Sankofa Alwayz]

Doesn't look like it tastes good tho

They aight. Cacs stay deep frying them shyts at county fairs tho, especially in the Midwest. They even deep fry Coke

 

[Sane]

Hi everyone. This is Ikey, the guy who made the video. I can understand how my message in the song/video can be misinterpreted, especially when taken out of context but I want to be clear on my message here because it’s an important one. This song and video were made as a part of a short film that I haven’t released yet where I wanted to share some of the conflicts myself and many first-generation African Americans have to go through. The purpose of this video was to call out the criticisms some Africans have against African Americans. Some of my own family members, telling me to stay away from the “Akatas.” A lot of ridiculous and stereotypical assumptions made against African Americans when at the end of the day we are all the same. I’ve seen people here bring up different origins and meanings of the word. I’m not going to argue with each of the definitions. What I will say though is that the word is also used to describe Africans who have become “Americanized.” In fact, it has been used to describe me and so in defiance to being called that I was driven to create this song/video. Basically, this video was created as a satire of what some Africans think it means to be “Black in America” or to “lose your way.” Many first-generation Africans can relate to the meaning behind this video and I wanted to create a dialogue between us because as brothers and sisters, no one wins when the diaspora feuds. I have a scene in the film (which will be released soon) where a friend of mine who is African American says at the end of the day, if a racist cop sees me and him, they won’t be able to tell the difference. The topic has never been more relevant especially as we fight in the face of systematic oppression in America. So, the intention is never to divide but to unify and call out ironies within the community. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for generations of African American Leaders who fought against white supremacy and the pain, suffering and struggle of generations of African leaders as well. I can understand if the video is too graphic in taste for some. That’s a valid criticism. Just know my intentions aren’t to divide but to foster honest conversations and unite. And P.S. thanks for all the advice... imma stay away from them Twinkies

The coli will skip over this though.

 

[getmoney310cpt]

prove to me you are not a bytch






nikka turned into sccit

you a internet dude been told you drop the address it was “it’s not that serious” I’ll kill for my respect

 

[calixprynce]

It's one Nigerian artist but of course all the other 53 countries gotta get dragged into the discussion.

I agree, Nigerians are the biggest c00ns on this planet. country full of weirdos

 

[Pirius Black]

I was gonna be mad, but then I saw his explanation of the song and listened to it. Tariq wrong on this one.

 

[Low End Derrick]

Do Tame Impala know their music is being used like this?

 

[The Solid One]

fucc them african booty scratchin c00ns .

@Barnett114
@Houston911

 

[UberEatsDriver]

when did it change

Didn’t change was just making a joke but loads of Africans live there.

 

[Rollo Goodlove]

@getmoney310cpt is cool.

I didn't say nothing was wrong with him. Ijust said he was African and he started testifying his bussy off

 

[T'krm]

Hi everyone. This is Ikey, the guy who made the video. I can understand how my message in the song/video can be misinterpreted, especially when taken out of context but I want to be clear on my message here because it’s an important one. This song and video were made as a part of a short film that I haven’t released yet where I wanted to share some of the conflicts myself and many first-generation African Americans have to go through. The purpose of this video was to call out the criticisms some Africans have against African Americans. Some of my own family members, telling me to stay away from the “Akatas.” A lot of ridiculous and stereotypical assumptions made against African Americans when at the end of the day we are all the same. I’ve seen people here bring up different origins and meanings of the word. I’m not going to argue with each of the definitions. What I will say though is that the word is also used to describe Africans who have become “Americanized.” In fact, it has been used to describe me and so in defiance to being called that I was driven to create this song/video. Basically, this video was created as a satire of what some Africans think it means to be “Black in America” or to “lose your way.” Many first-generation Africans can relate to the meaning behind this video and I wanted to create a dialogue between us because as brothers and sisters, no one wins when the diaspora feuds. I have a scene in the film (which will be released soon) where a friend of mine who is African American says at the end of the day, if a racist cop sees me and him, they won’t be able to tell the difference. The topic has never been more relevant especially as we fight in the face of systematic oppression in America. So, the intention is never to divide but to unify and call out ironies within the community. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for generations of African American Leaders who fought against white supremacy and the pain, suffering and struggle of generations of African leaders as well. I can understand if the video is too graphic in taste for some. That’s a valid criticism. Just know my intentions aren’t to divide but to foster honest conversations and unite. And P.S. thanks for all the advice... imma stay away from them Twinkies

If you actually listen to the lyrics the hook is his mother is telling him what not to do. Not him

Knee jerk emo coli nikkas. Ready to buss shots at your own people for the slightest perceived slight

So the woman who birth him is telling him to stay away from American nikkas and that's suppose to make nikkas feel good?

Homegrown.

The song is low key fire though.

Ofc.

Anyone who honestly listened would recognize it’s about him chastising his family for hating black Americans. OP’s logic is like saying nas was a c00n for making untitled

in the damn video there’s a quote that says African and African American struggles are the same. Funny how tariq left that out

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@Barnett114 bush this shyt

Fact that this goofy ass explanation is being peddled off as justification makes it even worse!!!

Shows you how prevalent Anti Black/Ados sentiment is, often beginning at home, and no amount of BS 'both sides', ie: 'Abs' excuse ain't gonna fly no more!!

 

[Low End Derrick]

The coli will skip over this though.

No, not on the Col-

fucc them african booty scratchin c00ns .

Oh.

 

[ba'al]

His Momma was calling you guys akatas not him. If you listen to the words guys. FOH

Shows you how prevalent Anti Black/Ados sentiment is, often beginning at home, and no amount of BS 'both sides', ie 'Abs' excuse ain't gonna fly no more!!

 

[humminbird]

rap about "akatas" when the "akatas" made the genre brehs

 

[BelowTheMasonDixon]

If you replace the word akata with fukk nikkas no one would have a problem with the message

The coli always says we should stay away from the same shyt

Right, I ain't mad momma just looking out for her boy.

 

[BelowTheMasonDixon]

rap about "akatas" when the "akatas" made the genre brehs

Thats a good point