wouldn't the african equivalent be european colonization?
which is still very relevant to the state of africa today
which is still very relevant to the state of africa today
Akon: Africans No Longer Think About Slavery, Black Americans Still Blame the Past
- Thread starter Pyrexcup
- Start date
Dafunkdoc_Unlimited
Theological Noncognitivist Since Birth
- Joined
- Jul 25, 2012
- Messages
- 45,063
- Reputation
- 8,154
- Daps
- 122,281
- Reppin
- The Wrong Side of the Tracks
mag357 said:
He means this...
Last edited:
Elle Driver
Veteran
Not all Africans. Don’t be a generalist like Akon. He was dead wrong for saying that stupidity.
fair enough
blase_chic
Pro
Doobie Doo
Veteran
Akon on Black Americans' View of Slavery: 'You Just Gotta Let It Go'
BYJOSHUA ESPINOZA
Find him on Twitter.
Aug 11, 2020
Akon on Black Americans' View of Slavery: 'You Just Gotta Let It Go'
BYJOSHUA ESPINOZA
Find him on Twitter.
Aug 11, 2020
DJVladSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE
Akon caught heat this week after he was asked about the way slavery is viewed in Senegal, the West African country where he spent most of his childhood. The 47-year-old artist claimed Senegalese no longer think about slavery because they have "overcome" its horrors, unlike African Americans.
"In Senegal, we've kind of overcome the thought of slavery, we don't even think about it," he said during an interview with VladTV. "The only time we think about it, honestly, is when we're doing tours at Goree Island. Outside of that, people have lived and moved way beyond the slavery concept ..."
Akon then said Black Americans would benefit by simply "letting go" of slavery.
"I think it's the art of just letting the past go and moving towards the future," he continued. "And I think, in the U.S., they have this stigma of just not letting go of the past and blaming the past on every mishap or, you know, disappointment. I think as long as you hold onto that past, there's a lot of weight that you carry with you everywhere you go. It's hard to move forward and move fast when you got a weight on your back. You just gotta let it go."
Akon went on to say that African Americans need to "understand their worth" and accept that American will never make up for their racist history.
"They're not sorry. They don't care. It's obvious," he said, before encouraging Black people to move to Africa. "Do you want to stay here and continued to be treated this way? Or just go back home, where you're not no longer the minority. You actually are the majority, and you control your destiny, your future, and your land ... They just need to go ... America did a good job at brainwashing. The moment you mention Africa, they start shaking. They don't even know why."
Unsurprisingly, Akon's comments drew criticism on social media. You can read some of the reactions below and hear Akon's full comments on slavery above.
Akon on Black Americans' View of Slavery: 'You Just Gotta Let It Go'
IsThatBrothaMouzone?
Superstar
If these are his talking points, I'd say:
1.) ADOS are not 100% cohesive on reparations. As the progressive Democrats become more prominent, this issue will grow. Hard to talk about being "progressive" if you don't support reparations. That's going to become a wedge issue.
2.) ADOS view America as their country. Why would someone like Trump, with a foreign-born momma and 4-European grandparents represent America? From our perspective, our ancestors fought for this land and we aren't going to give it up just because some wypipo are mean to us.
3.) I'd be open to dual citizenship but I'd never renounce my country 100% in favor of a west African nation. Probably require lots of visits to different countries to get a feel for which one would be the best fit. Personally, I like cold weather and don't get enough in Texas as is. Couldn't imagine almost never needing a thick hoodie or coat. Love jollof rice, fish and plantain though..........so there's that lol!
FBA DOS WE ALL WE GOT OR EVER HAD
That fakkit should have been clipped long time ago. I can't believe black people really entertain this culture vulture.I would say Vlad was the gayest thing about that clip honestly
Yall hear this fukking dude???
BlackJesus
Spread science, save with coupons
He’s saying America was never intended for you. Why fight a constant uphill battle whereas you could go to Africa where they’ll literally roll out the red carpet if you want to live, travel or invest there
Work smarter not harder
HarlemHottie
Uptown Thoroughbred
Source?He’s saying America was never intended for you. Why fight a constant uphill battle whereas you could go to Africa where they’ll literally roll out the red carpet if you want to live, travel or invest there
Work smarter not harder
Of course they wouldn't..they stayed in Africa,some of them actively hunted and sold slaves to white and arab merchants for weapons,spices,clothing from europe and military "advisors" (mercenaries with modern weapons) to defeat rival tribes. I've had many discussions with west africans about this and a lot of them are misinformed,dimissive and lack accountability for the role they played but have the fukking nerve to come tell us how we are not black because most of us have a white slave owner running through our DNA. It took me a long time not to look at them like a cousin that tried to molest you as a child, only to meet him years later and he has a narrative that makes it look like you are to blame for your misfortune. It has changed over the years and the young ones that are being born and raised in western countries see it for what it is, but like i've been saying i am a nationalist in the sense that i understand and respect our collective ancestry but i am from the diaspora,my bond with those throughout is greater then with any african living on the continent. Jamaica,Trini,Haiti,Bahamas,Brasil,Guyana,Bedyan,Barbados are closer to me in our experience,shared history and culture but i know were we started from.