Akon Received $1 Billion Credit Line From China

In a recent interview with VladTV, the “Locked Up” rapper revealed that he once received a $1 billion credit line from China to light up Africa with solar street lights and small energy systems. When asked if he spent it all yet, Akon joked, “We’re asking for $5 billion now.” He added, “We did a lot of work. We used it and paid it back.”

The 49-year old star says he plans to continue helping Africa with his new $5 billion credit line. “It’s all for energy solutions,” he told Vlad. “Solar is what we do best, but anything renewable, we dipping our hands in it.”

Akon also shared his thoughts on the current rise in gas prices, conflict in Russia and how he thinks all the conflict will ultimately pan out. “Russia controls about 40-60% of the energy in Europe. This is why its so tough to go back at Putin. It’s very political. You gotta make very smart decisions. You have to understand and also try to predict Putin’s movements. He’s not the typical leader, because he thinks so ahead.”