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Part 1: Akon on Africa's Akon City Completed in 2026, Will Have Akon Tower
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In this clip, Akon and DJ Vlad compare and contrast predicting a hit song vs. a viral interview. From there, Akon drops a surprising bombshell on DJ Vlad by revealing that he partnered with social media sensation Jeffree Star on a cosmetic venture once Jeffree's music didn't work out. Moving along, Akon shares some of his business practices in music with some of the recording artists that he's signed over the years before, revealing how he's always managed to find success in every partnership that he's ever committed to. Lastly, Akon reveals that his team had the opportunity to sign MoneyBagg Yo long before the Memphis rapper ended up with Collective Music Group.