Akon stated during an interview that has generated discussion online that he believes Nigerians are the smartest people in the world.
According to Akon, Nigeria produces more millionaires than any other country in the world, according to a podcast called Drink Champs that he co-hosted with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN.
Akon acknowledged that a few “bad apples” are damaging the country’s reputation, though.
He said, “This could be debatable, but the Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet. I promise you, there is nobody more smarter than a Nigerian. Of course, there is a few bad apples that came out. They [the bad apples] are extremely smart. But they put their intelligence all in wrong place.
“If they were to gear that towards something more positive or productive… Because the ones that did, there’s more billionaires being made in Nigeria than anywhere in the world.”
Akon, known for songs like ‘Locked Up’, ‘Lonely’ and ‘Oh Africa’, had previously announced his plans to build a futuristic “100 percent crypto-based city” on 2,000 acres of land.
He is among globally acclaimed artistes who appear to be reconnecting with their African roots.
Akon, best known for his songs “Locked Up,” “Lonely,” and “Oh Africa,” recently revealed his intentions to develop a futuristic “100% crypto-based city” on 2,000 acres of land.
He is one of the well-known artists who seem to be rediscovering their African roots.
