Akala (Full Interview)

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U.K. artist Akala stopped by the Vlad Couch to discuss a plethora of topics surrounding the history of the impact of slavery throughout the world, Black culture, hip hop's influence across the world, and what it means to be mixed-race in today's society.
Akala starts the conversation discussing the difference between racism in America versus the United Kingdom. Then delves into police brutality and the gun laws in Britain. Then the rapper gives a brief history lesson on Britain's involvement in the slave trade, and how they've maintained a very "white" history. Akala explained there is nowhere in the U.K where there are only Black people. "You know if you go to the south side of the Chicago, or you go to certain parts of the Bronx, I've visited family up there, and literally everyone [was Black.]"
In breaking down the presence of hip-hop in the UK, Akala talks about his Black Shakespeare theory, and how he believes that centuries from now, someone like Nas or Lauryn Hill will be the Shakespeare of their time. He also explains why he feels Damian Marley out-rapped Nas on 'Distant Relatives,' after explaining why as a Black man he chooses not to use the N-word anymore.
Listen to the educational and entertaining interview above.

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  • @alexboyadjian4708
    @alexboyadjian47087 жыл бұрын

    A man like this comes once in a life time , articulates himself so well, doesn't conform to the norms of society. What a man

  • @robertlund5694

    @robertlund5694

    4 жыл бұрын

    He talks like an average British person !

  • @davidulanovsky8943

    @davidulanovsky8943

    4 жыл бұрын

    Robert Lund Trust me, we don’t speak like that. I can guarantee that nobody around Akala spoke like that when he was growing up. Same story for most of us.

  • @kritikal1993

    @kritikal1993

    4 жыл бұрын

    alex boyadjian I wish he’d go into politics. He is far more qualified

  • @mrminiature11

    @mrminiature11

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kritikal1993 they wouldn't let him, even if it was for Labour

  • @Delboy0

    @Delboy0

    4 жыл бұрын

    David Ulanovsky you are stereotyping. Britain has the most educated black population in the western world. Two of the five best performing schools in the entire Uk for exam results are in black neighbourhoods. There is a thing called code switching that black working class kids do but they can speak well.

  • @RandomVideosFirst
    @RandomVideosFirst7 жыл бұрын

    The most educated , articulate , eloquent and knowledgable rapper about black history and culture alive 🙌🏽

  • @kh7688

    @kh7688

    7 жыл бұрын

    LDN Wheels Its not even close, he's like an encyclopedia. God bless him

  • @CueroSlim

    @CueroSlim

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure he's not the knowledgeable rapper.

  • @deangower-adams2721

    @deangower-adams2721

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lowkey is on par too

  • @thinkman2467

    @thinkman2467

    5 жыл бұрын

    Are you serious, why because he's from London. How about, Chuck D, Cee low, Ras Kas, KRS-One, Nas, Dead Prez, RZA, Brother J, Lauryn Hill, etc stop with the bullshit.

  • @mimib1834

    @mimib1834

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CueroSlim watch his oxford union lecture

  • @muaythai6389
    @muaythai63898 жыл бұрын

    If you havnt heard his Fire In The Booth stop rn and go watch all of them. This dude is extremely talented and educated.

  • @jarviselmerhath7769

    @jarviselmerhath7769

    7 жыл бұрын

    yeah, I just wish I was a bigger fan of his studio work

  • @wilfredstones647

    @wilfredstones647

    7 жыл бұрын

    Spot on , LETS GET READY TO RUUUMMBLLLLEEEE

  • @alondathomas293

    @alondathomas293

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sweet---I love listening to a man who's not only good-looking, but also with a well-developed political and historical consciousness. I also like hearing about the differences between black British people and African-American people, and in the difference way they percieve race.

  • @alondathomas293

    @alondathomas293

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, he did. Now that I think about it, I'm almost certain he's that British rapper I saw being interviewed on Tavis Smiley about a year or so ago (he also performed on there, I think) because he had braids also and was talking about Brit history as it pertained to black folks and Shakesphere. Couldn't recall his name for the longest time, now I know who he is and can look up his songs---cool!

  • @hawkermustang2630

    @hawkermustang2630

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kirk Wood did u listen to more of akala ?

  • @johnh5424
    @johnh54247 жыл бұрын

    You need more articulate guests like this, Vlad.

  • @CVakaConsciousVibes

    @CVakaConsciousVibes

    6 жыл бұрын

    #YES

  • @ChiChi-oc8mh

    @ChiChi-oc8mh

    4 жыл бұрын

    The UK rapper Lowkey needs to be interviewed as well Vlad

  • @DavidBrown-jd2st
    @DavidBrown-jd2st7 жыл бұрын

    Akala is easily the most intellectual guest vlad has had on his platform in a long time if not ever.

  • @CVakaConsciousVibes

    @CVakaConsciousVibes

    6 жыл бұрын

    #IConcur

  • @thinkman2467

    @thinkman2467

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's knowledgable about history but that doesn't make him neccesarily intellectual. There's a difference.

  • @mimib1834

    @mimib1834

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@thinkman2467 he's both

  • @kayfay2535

    @kayfay2535

    4 жыл бұрын

    Think Man he’s definitely both

  • @tayosekoni308

    @tayosekoni308

    4 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @BlasArmelin666
    @BlasArmelin6667 жыл бұрын

    any one who liked this should watch his talk in oxford university talking about the lost or at least un teached history of black culture around the world and from the beggining of civilization, MIND BLOWING

  • @darkeuphoria01

    @darkeuphoria01

    7 жыл бұрын

    Saw it, gained mad knowledge from that. The man's a fucking knowledge bank.

  • @sjgaines4388

    @sjgaines4388

    7 жыл бұрын

    I loved it! I learned so much. He's the real deal.

  • @ty8915

    @ty8915

    6 жыл бұрын

    Link?

  • @joannlewis3559

    @joannlewis3559

    5 жыл бұрын

    I viewed it twice - he is an excellent speaker and shows his proof. I learned what he is teaching years ago but my circle of folks weren't listening. Anyhew - I will be purchasing his books, albums maybe, cuz I don't enjoy hip-hop or rap anymore - I was around when it was first introduced - an entire different genre then, but what I liked was few and far between. Big Ups to this young man for spreading the word - the African Word - oh, yeah, and I like the fact that he pointed out that Africans are the Indigenous peoples of this place called AMERICA.

  • @michaelwhite8031

    @michaelwhite8031

    5 жыл бұрын

    Fiction

  • @KingJoshuaTheGreat
    @KingJoshuaTheGreat8 жыл бұрын

    Vlad: welcome to VladTV! Akala: big up. Vlad: ...ok

  • @oro7114

    @oro7114

    8 жыл бұрын

    KingJoshuaTheGreat now you pointed that out its made that intro so weird

  • @davidthompson2670

    @davidthompson2670

    7 жыл бұрын

    i said the same damn thing u said immediately.

  • @sophakingcool5532

    @sophakingcool5532

    7 жыл бұрын

    I only catch this shit when im high. and yes, that shit was mad awkward

  • @Taporeee

    @Taporeee

    7 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of Dave Chappelle describing talking to his lawyers.

  • @samuel2pac72

    @samuel2pac72

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tapor E lmao you're right!! 💀💀

  • @benshaw5910
    @benshaw59106 жыл бұрын

    This man is one of the few things Britain can be proud of now. Humanity needs more of him. Check Lowkey out too, he’ll blow your minds, if he hasn’t already

  • @erikaarnold4780

    @erikaarnold4780

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ben Shaw will do!

  • @sholaebofin6090
    @sholaebofin60908 жыл бұрын

    this brother's inspires so many of us in the UK with knowledge of self..

  • @5e1enium

    @5e1enium

    8 жыл бұрын

    so true

  • @hellespont5072

    @hellespont5072

    7 жыл бұрын

    He spits real shit! I have so much respect for him. I've followed him since 2006 and to see how his content has evolved is really inspiring. Also your quote "knowledge of self" reminds me of Jeru The Damaja [The Sun Rises In The East], another favourite of mine :)

  • @AntoineMalveaux

    @AntoineMalveaux

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm all the way out in California, a lot us find his knowledge and insight inspiring as well. Big up from Cali!

  • @itsfoeebitches

    @itsfoeebitches

    7 жыл бұрын

    I live in sweden and i love Akala!

  • @wilfredstones647

    @wilfredstones647

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad his words reach the breadth of the globe , big up to all the fans

  • @cortext36
    @cortext364 жыл бұрын

    Vlad isn't built for this interview...

  • @itsJade360

    @itsJade360

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂♥️

  • @Jjsjsh

    @Jjsjsh

    3 жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @town944folk

    @town944folk

    3 жыл бұрын

    Akala is on another level. I enjoyed his talk at the Oxford Union right here on KZread. He's a great man for sure

  • @oro7114
    @oro71148 жыл бұрын

    I respect Akala so much, the guys a massive inspiration.

  • @adododza
    @adododza6 жыл бұрын

    Vlad please invite Akala back. He's bringing knowledge.

  • @osub
    @osub7 жыл бұрын

    Akala is the most important lyricist to come out of London. He isn't afraid to speak the truth about the human condition. I would say to anyone watch his Oxford Union lecture @ Oxford university.

  • @broughy23
    @broughy237 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to Akala talk about anything for hours. He's the most intelligent and eloquent man in music in my eyes

  • @twentyfoursevensmoke
    @twentyfoursevensmoke7 жыл бұрын

    he refers to his sister a few times throughout this interview. Incase you didn't know, his sister is Miss Dynamite

  • @MeatloafAnderson

    @MeatloafAnderson

    5 жыл бұрын

    twentyfoursevensmoke Miss Dy-na-my-tee-hee

  • @Isa-qh3ue

    @Isa-qh3ue

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seriously i didn’t know that was his sis is she the one who use to mc

  • @dominicsinclair-shandley8329

    @dominicsinclair-shandley8329

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Isa-qh3ue yhh

  • @SuperCuriousgeorge12

    @SuperCuriousgeorge12

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just saw this now

  • @danielx8

    @danielx8

    4 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know that

  • @Moose-iz1uo
    @Moose-iz1uo8 жыл бұрын

    I agree with Akala 100%. My man knows his history, and definitely knows the world around him. He's just as knowledgeable as KRS-One.

  • @Moose-iz1uo

    @Moose-iz1uo

    7 жыл бұрын

    FaerieSensai Hahahaha! He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE

  • @NoofGoof

    @NoofGoof

    7 жыл бұрын

    Which track is about fucking 13 year old girls?

  • @Moose-iz1uo

    @Moose-iz1uo

    7 жыл бұрын

    FaerieSensai He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AS KRS-One. Of course you'd call him wide nose. Like I said Akala knows his history and you just proved exactly what he was talking about. FACT

  • @Moose-iz1uo

    @Moose-iz1uo

    7 жыл бұрын

    FaerieSensai He's just AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AS KRS-One. Learn to read a sentence JUST AS KNOWLEDGEABLE. Hahahaha! You don't like it, write your own comment.

  • @Moose-iz1uo

    @Moose-iz1uo

    7 жыл бұрын

    FaerieSensai KRS-One didn't molest anyone so get your facts straight. Get over your high horse. FUCKEN bitch

  • @BanaMUA
    @BanaMUA7 жыл бұрын

    Big fan of Akalas knowledge and energy. Loved this interview🙌🏾

  • @gealdbrisoce649

    @gealdbrisoce649

    6 жыл бұрын

    BanaMUA I love this to family

  • @dazzzdelux
    @dazzzdelux7 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to Akala teach all day

  • @ryanbastille5605

    @ryanbastille5605

    6 жыл бұрын

    He has his own buisness

  • @LAPhil-ey1dv
    @LAPhil-ey1dv7 жыл бұрын

    This man is the truth. He got a new fan in Cali.

  • @odb9671
    @odb96714 жыл бұрын

    this 46 minute video is more educating than the 18 years of school

  • @TheDeliriousDweeb

    @TheDeliriousDweeb

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agree +++

  • @GH29111

    @GH29111

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did this teach you how to spell and how to speak, write, basic life skills, pointless shit u won’t need?

  • @jorgerudi9480

    @jorgerudi9480

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't let a textbook or a government controlled/filtered school system tell you what to think.

  • @GH29111

    @GH29111

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jorge Nickell the fact that people even have to say that is ridiculous. Q

  • @ciireplus9258

    @ciireplus9258

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fax

  • @Hey__andre
    @Hey__andre8 жыл бұрын

    Vlad is going to get a lot of dislikes on this one. The average Vlad fan just wanna hear Boosie being infatuated by hatred 😂

  • @paddybhoy736

    @paddybhoy736

    8 жыл бұрын

    i think more of the dislikes are bcoz he dropped a fucking advert in the middle,shud have just let the interview play.

  • @Hey__andre

    @Hey__andre

    7 жыл бұрын

    I stand corrected bruhhh 😂😂😂

  • @johnnygat1818

    @johnnygat1818

    7 жыл бұрын

    "A-and and they wanna be da ones, wid da car fulla garages" - Lil Boosie 2016 "I got good sperm. It drop on ya arm ya pregnant!" - Lil Boosie 2016 "NOOW THEY ARE HYPUMTIIIIIZED WID HATRED" - Lil Boosie 2016

  • @Hey__andre

    @Hey__andre

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fr Fr 😂😂

  • @gststg64849

    @gststg64849

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hypmotized with hatred cuz my movie is in the thee-ater. Buy my liquo boosi juice

  • @k2datrack
    @k2datrack6 жыл бұрын

    And at the end of the interview you see a clip of 21 savage on a couch with money. That's like moving from sugar to shit

  • @PaulSmith-mf2wq
    @PaulSmith-mf2wq4 жыл бұрын

    When he said the mayor of London at this point in time he was talking about Boris Johnson who is currently in 2020 our prime minister!!! Let that sink in🙄

  • @tyrfree5733

    @tyrfree5733

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep. Been telling folks, the far right/ fascist movement has been a world wide movement for years. People didn't take it serious until it got serious.

  • @NoMoreLies365

    @NoMoreLies365

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tyrfree5733 people still don't take it seriously.. We voted out ffs. The division in this country will always ensure an unclear future. The only guarantee is seeing Britain slowly turn into America.

  • @salahmanefriminolfc7618

    @salahmanefriminolfc7618

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately right now the do called free world has Boris, and trump as leaders. Let that sink in

  • @d2dar459

    @d2dar459

    3 жыл бұрын

    That really is a sobering thought. Lets also remember the years prior to that Boris spent being a clown on 'Have I Got News For You'....

  • @gorgeousg8704
    @gorgeousg87045 жыл бұрын

    A very intelligent and knowledgeable Black man. So proud of this gentleman.

  • @jimipurple123
    @jimipurple1237 жыл бұрын

    I love the bit when he shocks vlad with the facts that more Africans were sent too the west Indies. Yes yes yes.

  • @MH-et4bo

    @MH-et4bo

    5 жыл бұрын

    jimipurple123 more went to Brazil than both!

  • @ThatGuy-tn6lp

    @ThatGuy-tn6lp

    5 жыл бұрын

    The fact is “ Africans “ were sent....it’s not about the numbers or who had more sent to where... fact is Africans where sent as slaves and this is what we shouldn’t forget!!!

  • @robertlund5694

    @robertlund5694

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ThatGuy-tn6lp they were also rounded up inland by other black Africans and brought to the coast.

  • @jamaicadiaspora6642

    @jamaicadiaspora6642

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@MH-et4bo not sure that's true.

  • @MrChangeTout

    @MrChangeTout

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@@ThatGuy-tn6lpwho's to say what we "shouldn't forget", there is not ONE fact there are many, and it does not hurt to have as precise a knowledge as you can

  • @sefusolace410
    @sefusolace4104 жыл бұрын

    By far, one of the better interviews that VLAD produced. I understand that VLAD'S goal is to document people that are relevant or achieved or have a story that must be heard; or otherwise it would never be documented. Vlad would interview people that no one else would touch. I've never heard of AKALA, but I thoroughly enjoyed his intellect on the subjects he spoke about. I'd like to see more interviews of this caliber, I don't care to hear about some rapper boasting about how much money he made selling drugs or how many people he killed, and the amount of time he spent in prison! This interview was a breath of fresh air. And very informative! Even VLAD was impressed! More interviews like this please, and you'll see your subscribers start to soar! 😄😄😄

  • @supremelyaverage4455

    @supremelyaverage4455

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you checked out his fire in the booth freestyles

  • @newlynew2137
    @newlynew21377 жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews I've seen on vlad

  • @MurrayHerts
    @MurrayHerts8 жыл бұрын

    Akala is a very eloquent speaker, I've watched a lot of his videos/interviews and all though I don't always agree with him on everything, I can appreciate he is a very intelligent and passionate guy.

  • @redrum4486

    @redrum4486

    8 жыл бұрын

    what don't you agree with him on?

  • @G-Man78

    @G-Man78

    8 жыл бұрын

    He's white. White people in general have this gene that makes them incapable to recognise their privilege and brutality they have propagated over the centuries. They prefer to deflect and deny...

  • @MurrayHerts

    @MurrayHerts

    8 жыл бұрын

    FukcKKKBNP "their brutality" like being born a skin colour makes someone inherently guilty of a crime. Grow up

  • @triplej6

    @triplej6

    8 жыл бұрын

    well i would of thought a black person would know not to judge someone by colour.

  • @G-Man78

    @G-Man78

    8 жыл бұрын

    *****​​ I said white people meaning the people that subscribe to that people culture. You don't have white skin do you ? Therefore I'm not talking about your skin colour dummy. Im talking about your peoples culture in general historically. To rob and steal and justify it by claiming that you are more civilised. Or to say "if you resist arrest you should get shot" or "it's just names - get over it". "White" is a synonym for western european. So no one is inherently guilty of a crime based on skin colour - but guilty based on a supremacist culture that you benefit from and get treated better than others that have more melanin, yes. PS i was being facetious about the quip about genes

  • @aw9636
    @aw96365 жыл бұрын

    Akala has probably forgot more than I know! So much respect for this guy. His Knowledge, intelligence, his ability to communicate so clearly and in such detail is captivating. Then on top of that there's his creativity! Writing, performing, rapping! Next Level.

  • @DefNotMyBurner
    @DefNotMyBurner8 жыл бұрын

    I heard of this dude last year in my English 4 class, my teacher had shown us his TED Speech Rap and how Rapping is one of the best forms of poetry. I haven't watched the interview but I can tell it will be very intelligent.

  • @whablo100

    @whablo100

    7 жыл бұрын

    Mate watch akala fire in the booth 1, 2, 3 & 4. They all go arrd af, but it's like a history lesson aswell. Lemme know what you think, if you do listen to em..

  • @asaanpu1346
    @asaanpu13467 жыл бұрын

    I have just learnt so much in the few minutes I've sat listening to Akala speak. I would love to oneday attend his shows at least before I die. I live in the townships in South Africa and are a big supporter of African music as we definitely are inspired by the works of Dead Prez and the Uhuru Movement. I love you brother!

  • @kukuaakumanyi6473

    @kukuaakumanyi6473

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me to. I'm definitely going to look it up and attend post-pandemic

  • @Laura-sg6ss

    @Laura-sg6ss

    2 жыл бұрын

    I went like 2 weeks ago! It was lit!

  • @Raad187KO
    @Raad187KO7 жыл бұрын

    I got all the time in the world for Akala

  • @NegoTrue
    @NegoTrue8 жыл бұрын

    genius

  • @AGNORANT

    @AGNORANT

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nego True

  • @mrlin1687

    @mrlin1687

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nego True Akala lecturing at Oxford kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYmoo9qOgc3dcpc.html

  • @ibexlove7009

    @ibexlove7009

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rohan Lindo Wooooow that presentation is undoubtedly one of the best presentations I've seen. He covered a lot. Good looking out bruh

  • @arsenalf.c.6343

    @arsenalf.c.6343

    6 жыл бұрын

    not in the slightest

  • @resilienceofagypsy3998

    @resilienceofagypsy3998

    5 жыл бұрын

    Arsenal F.C. actually, very close to genius level IQ. Fact

  • @saleena5655
    @saleena56555 жыл бұрын

    Protect Akala at all costs pls

  • @giggs112008
    @giggs1120085 жыл бұрын

    Next time you interview him Vlad, make it 2-3 hours long...he's one of a rare few worth listening to these days because one can actually acquire substantial knowledge from the things he articulates and says!!

  • @howiemandel5787
    @howiemandel57874 жыл бұрын

    Saw the one flashback today and bro was so spitting so much facts had to immediately go to the full interview

  • @rolln8ths

    @rolln8ths

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same never heard of him. Glad I do now

  • @howiemandel5787

    @howiemandel5787

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rolled 8th I’m glad that GLAD pulled this one out the vaults 🤣

  • @patrickspencer7347
    @patrickspencer73475 жыл бұрын

    From the U.S. sending Love. Akala hope you speak more and promulgate your message and knowledge

  • @FunkyCrumpet
    @FunkyCrumpet7 жыл бұрын

    There's a deep hated in the u.k against working class people.And it's still there now more than ever. The stereo types of council house people is unreal and i think that is the biggest problem we face in the u.k.

  • @resilienceofagypsy3998

    @resilienceofagypsy3998

    5 жыл бұрын

    ... Funky Crumpet ... exactly so imagine being black and or mixed race AND working class council estate kid. That kid doesn’t have the same opportunities as even a white working class kid whose opportunities are already limited based on his class.

  • @nicholasgreen4010

    @nicholasgreen4010

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow Well said

  • @nicholasgreen4010

    @nicholasgreen4010

    4 жыл бұрын

    So true.... ..hate towards Poor people Is awful

  • @dazzamennedy6341

    @dazzamennedy6341

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@resilienceofagypsy3998 nail on the head mate

  • @Laura-sg6ss

    @Laura-sg6ss

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@resilienceofagypsy3998 exactly 🤟🏾💯 intersectionality

  • @lanznoir2251
    @lanznoir22517 жыл бұрын

    Didn't intend to listen to this whole video, cos I knew what akala would say. Hear I am 47mins later. Educated 😂. Respect Akala ✊🏾

  • @KKKtrucky2
    @KKKtrucky26 жыл бұрын

    This is very interesting... It's funny how he speaks about them having a 200 year old educational system over in parts of England and that same educational system is what they use in America... The educational system was built to make workers for factories and warehouses... The public school system education is not made for people to become successful entrepreneurs it is made to create workers for the ones who already have the warehouses businesses and franchises... And people are always wondering why is the education system so behind why it doesn't teach children things that they need to know and that will be useful in the real world after they're done in high school... It is because it's not meant to teach them how to better themselves it's meant to teach them how to basically read and write and work for others.

  • @amaxwiththefacts

    @amaxwiththefacts

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, but schools can be very beneficial if you know how to use the system. You use the system, don't let the system use you. Yes, let your children to have good grades and straight A's. But also, get your children involved in extra curriculum activities. Let your child become president of the school. Allow your children to join the Spelling Bee and get extra accomplishments in schools and get school awards, which your child could use on his/her resume. Many internships and part-time jobs are also advertised in schools.

  • @jackiedelvalle

    @jackiedelvalle

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha! I just wrote an almost identical comment however many months after you!

  • @mrwahh44
    @mrwahh448 жыл бұрын

    Can't believe you only gave him 50 mins. That's messed up!

  • @el-hajjmalikel-shabazz9127
    @el-hajjmalikel-shabazz91277 жыл бұрын

    One of the most intellectual rappers in the world!

  • @JBSCORNERL8

    @JBSCORNERL8

    4 жыл бұрын

    The most. This boy teaches at Oxford and has debates with actual intellectuals

  • @86nabatat

    @86nabatat

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lowkey and Akala draw their wisdom from Malik El-Shabazz X ✊

  • @desalineredux435
    @desalineredux4355 жыл бұрын

    He has a great presentation at Oxford where he discusses the Haitian Revolution and the race of the ancient Egyptians.

  • @candyg9590
    @candyg95907 жыл бұрын

    Immensely educated it's unreal, so glad my 6 yr old son is wanting to watch an take notice of this unbelievable genius... xxx

  • @idrexciya4090
    @idrexciya40908 жыл бұрын

    Please get more MCs like AKALA on here, LOWKEY, UK LOGIC, MIC RIGHTOUS, IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE ETC.

  • @YourFavouriteUncleTokez

    @YourFavouriteUncleTokez

    8 жыл бұрын

    iDrexciya Immortal Technique already has one bro

  • @idrexciya4090

    @idrexciya4090

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Bobby Shmurda I know, but you can never get enough IMMORTAL TECH ).

  • @ProductOfAnEmpire
    @ProductOfAnEmpire8 жыл бұрын

    Vlad's coming correct with this right here...

  • @rouge_queen
    @rouge_queen7 жыл бұрын

    the sexiest man on this earth❤❤ not for his looks but for his strong mind......💋

  • @yael8907

    @yael8907

    7 жыл бұрын

    Rachel Nash I agree. His intelligence is attractive lol

  • @navneetmadhray8974

    @navneetmadhray8974

    6 жыл бұрын

    Both - looks and intelligence

  • @riyadougla539

    @riyadougla539

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!😍

  • @Toupret

    @Toupret

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sapiosexual - attracted to intelligence.

  • @daamazinfatb0y752
    @daamazinfatb0y7527 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know shit about UK history despite being Scottish myself, watched this interview n now I got some fkn knowledge! DAAAAAAMN!!!!!!

  • @OpiChaggar
    @OpiChaggar7 жыл бұрын

    At last! Some intellect. Saw Akala in Liverpool Last night, awesome guy!

  • @staycompassionate3811
    @staycompassionate38117 жыл бұрын

    I've never heard of this guy, but he's dope. .. I like him

  • @Scoobay

    @Scoobay

    7 жыл бұрын

    king sire You should check out his Fire in the Booth sessions when you got the time. He's got a good flow and he spits some real shit.

  • @TharsanJeyachandran

    @TharsanJeyachandran

    7 жыл бұрын

    king sire his old school man do ya googles

  • @josh0g

    @josh0g

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you've not come across it yet, his Oxford address is incredible... and his music obviously.

  • @TalentedTenth
    @TalentedTenth7 жыл бұрын

    Akala is the only rapper i actually learn from.

  • @carlosaguilera3520
    @carlosaguilera35204 жыл бұрын

    I could listen to this guy all day long. Spitting truth and knowledge every time I see him

  • @alialtun5783
    @alialtun57834 жыл бұрын

    He needs to do a breakfastclub interview

  • @haid3r88

    @haid3r88

    4 жыл бұрын

    for sure, but I get the impression they might not have him on either because he is too real compared to their average guest or they just have heard of him and dusted him under the rug without knowing how great he really is.

  • @lynetteclemons3112

    @lynetteclemons3112

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just came across him today and am blown away by his intellect and ability to

  • @leenzjeenz

    @leenzjeenz

    3 жыл бұрын

    nah! They dont understand British or Caribbean culture at all and it shows in their interviews. Envy tries his best, Charlamagne straight ridicules and takes the piss.

  • @StudhouseK
    @StudhouseK7 жыл бұрын

    The world needs more people like this. Thank you Akala

  • @femisani4256

    @femisani4256

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed it does🌍

  • @ayannahogan4964
    @ayannahogan49648 жыл бұрын

    really appreciated this interview... a Mos Def Interview i think would be interesting also

  • @AtlanteanGod11
    @AtlanteanGod118 жыл бұрын

    Big ups to the UK 👌

  • @Leonelferreira97
    @Leonelferreira978 жыл бұрын

    Great interview...

  • @lisah9592
    @lisah95927 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see Akala, polight and dr Umar. All together discussing black culture

  • @Usmanthemecano

    @Usmanthemecano

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lisa H Polight is high, Umar johnson is a pagan illusionist, akala is an intellectual hors pair

  • @tianaprince-nalwanga4375

    @tianaprince-nalwanga4375

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nirujan P. What’s wrong with him being for blacks first. No one else cares for us. This is why we can’t develop, too busy caring for everyone else before us. We must be our own priority. This is what Malcolm taught us. ‘Our apologies are black and our sympathies are with blacks’. Before you we can help others we must help ourselves. Pan African nationalism is putting Africans first. It doesn’t mean hate others but we help Africans globally.

  • @afrocentricalbion

    @afrocentricalbion

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tianaprince-nalwanga4375 I have heard him speak of the Scottish side of his family in other interviews. He's said that he grew up in London with members of the Caribbean side of his family and their social circles, in close proximity. The Scottish side of his family were in Scotland and so more distant. For that reason they were not the dominant influence in his life that the Caribbean side of his family were.

  • @Marmite_enjoyer
    @Marmite_enjoyer7 жыл бұрын

    When he said "If you're of Caribbean heritage in the UK, then you have family in New York or Florida", it blew my mind. I have family in in New York AND Florida.

  • @erikaarnold4780

    @erikaarnold4780

    6 жыл бұрын

    Confucius Me to...but I'm American...got family in UK, Canada, NY, FL...there is a pattern I suppose...

  • @Magnolia3720Slim
    @Magnolia3720Slim7 жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews I've seen on Vladtv

  • @circleofmoonmusic9743
    @circleofmoonmusic97437 жыл бұрын

    Knowledge up the yin yang. I love this man. Saw him speak at my university. It was a privilege.

  • @Dayosonic
    @Dayosonic7 жыл бұрын

    Yup we Nigerians grind hard when it comes to education, our parents will put their feet on your neck and vehemently pump knowledge via your Nero synopsis by any means necessary .

  • @guguncube2308

    @guguncube2308

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most africans

  • @tonys9796
    @tonys97967 жыл бұрын

    One of the best interviews. not by numbers but by substance!!!!

  • @Classicbeauty857
    @Classicbeauty8572 жыл бұрын

    I think what people need to realise is over here in the UK black people have only recently been given the opportunity to introduce our culture to an mainstream audience, before that it was only black Americans we got to see on tv shows. This is now changing we’re now seeing more of us on tv and our kids are growing up watching black brits, so trust me in a couple years time the world will know who we are.

  • @fas8719
    @fas87196 жыл бұрын

    Vlad's never had a guest this informed and open to sharing knowledge before. When Vlad did speak he sounded almost dumbfounded

  • @EZ1111
    @EZ11117 жыл бұрын

    good knowledge none of that 21 savage trash

  • @neosomaliana
    @neosomaliana7 жыл бұрын

    He's my rolemodel! I learnt so much from his talks and debates ( especially the Oxford debate). AND his sister is an MC too, Ms. Dynamite

  • @leewalker101172
    @leewalker1011726 жыл бұрын

    I wanna sit in on a conversation with Akala and KRS-1. That'd be fascinating.

  • @louised7829
    @louised78297 жыл бұрын

    I love him....braniac....I could listen to him for hours! I learned more in that short interview about black history than from anywhere else....I need some books!!!!

  • @kukuaakumanyi6473

    @kukuaakumanyi6473

    4 жыл бұрын

    Do read his book and watch his KZread videos. He is amazing

  • @mrbaza8793
    @mrbaza87938 жыл бұрын

    Shout out Vlad n also a big salute ✋🏿🖐🏿👋🏿 4 havin Akala reppin from London 🇬🇧 always talkin sense n knowledge n that's 💯

  • @mrlukeisspeaking4391
    @mrlukeisspeaking43918 жыл бұрын

    this was a great interview. thank you Vlad

  • @myday1010
    @myday10107 жыл бұрын

    I like Akala he keeps it lit! Very intelligent brother

  • @LupercalRising
    @LupercalRising6 жыл бұрын

    If only akala was the base human imagine the society we could create

  • @Callousedhands.
    @Callousedhands.4 жыл бұрын

    I only seen this brother once before and I will tell you from the U.S. this brother is sharp. Big up to the island massive

  • @StudhouseK
    @StudhouseK7 жыл бұрын

    If Akala and his associates ever decided to design an educational structure, i.e a curriculum and subjects to learn about, with help provided in the way of understanding different people's learning preferences, I would pay thousands to go to that school. Imagine a curriculum that was decided by Akala and others who have a similar breadth of knowledge. Imagine how enlightening that would be. He has so much knowledge, he is so historically inclined, that is an education that would be worth paying for. (He may already do this in some aspects for all I know, but I just think this would be worthwhile)

  • @fullmetalprism5249

    @fullmetalprism5249

    5 жыл бұрын

    Billy Studholme same here In fact I’m thinking of him designing the whole educational system and structure of my country

  • @saszs.m2147
    @saszs.m21476 жыл бұрын

    Could listen to him all day

  • @jimmienuggetsthebudfactory1603
    @jimmienuggetsthebudfactory16035 жыл бұрын

    I hope to meet this brotha one day

  • @Theonlychild1988
    @Theonlychild19887 жыл бұрын

    WOW, he dropped some Jewels. This was a great interview.

  • @londonsburningup
    @londonsburningup7 жыл бұрын

    Check Akala fire in the booth!! Old and new! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and see his lecture at Oxford University!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @zulufader9313
    @zulufader93136 жыл бұрын

    Best interview on Vlad TV ever

  • @shaunreed9727
    @shaunreed97275 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! I've never heard of this guy until today. The very first interview I've ever seen Vlad STFU! By far my very favorite Vlad interview.

  • @klucismclain13
    @klucismclain136 жыл бұрын

    this dudes IQ is over the top! Jesus Christ!...

  • @WoolyFridgeFish
    @WoolyFridgeFish8 жыл бұрын

    Who tf dislikes this?

  • @SunIRIise

    @SunIRIise

    8 жыл бұрын

    People who have been following this interview and are pissed off at Vlad's method of obtaining traffic.

  • @jvimxrningstvr2166

    @jvimxrningstvr2166

    5 жыл бұрын

    Woolly police

  • @zakichoudhary507

    @zakichoudhary507

    5 жыл бұрын

    Vlad hit the dislike button a few 100 times cause he scared we gonna regain some of those brain cells we loose every time he speaks

  • @boywonder9387

    @boywonder9387

    5 жыл бұрын

    EDL wankers

  • @reid69uk

    @reid69uk

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@zakichoudhary507 facts. Vlads an idiot

  • @calmwithcharm8119
    @calmwithcharm81194 жыл бұрын

    I’m in awe with Akala’s knowledge I would love to meet him one day soon

  • @Apexbossman
    @Apexbossman6 жыл бұрын

    Akalas just fizzling American minds 😂🤣

  • @tcmndemon6922

    @tcmndemon6922

    5 жыл бұрын

    Apexbossman no he’s not I don’t get why you non Americans underestimate our intellectual capacity, is it because y’all see our president and assume that’s how we behave and think???

  • @naphtali8219

    @naphtali8219

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@tcmndemon6922 yes

  • @adrianocollinzo5712

    @adrianocollinzo5712

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @taq1238

    @taq1238

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tcmndemon6922 That's only half of it. Americans are a lot more insular than they would like to think and critical thinking taught as a skill is almost non-existent.

  • @reid69uk

    @reid69uk

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@taq1238 👏🏽

  • @justinmatthews2860
    @justinmatthews28606 жыл бұрын

    This guy is what I wish I was.

  • @tyrfree5733

    @tyrfree5733

    4 жыл бұрын

    Take it from me, a LOT of people don't take kindly to intellect. I learned how to fight as a kid BECAUSE the hood hated smart folks. But when Rakim came out, being knowledgeable wasn't so bad.

  • @jonnybravo6695
    @jonnybravo66957 жыл бұрын

    He blows my fuckin mind every time, id love to be as articulate as this guy..sick fire in the booth trilogy to boot too! Fuckin guy lad!

  • @elizabethjoy1149

    @elizabethjoy1149

    7 жыл бұрын

    Read, research, study.

  • @anaiss6346
    @anaiss63466 жыл бұрын

    This is completely off topic, but he’s so handsome 😍

  • @dezzjays9568

    @dezzjays9568

    4 жыл бұрын

    What about me

  • @leo_osbv
    @leo_osbv8 жыл бұрын

    Thank Jesus Finally

  • @sfk187
    @sfk1877 жыл бұрын

    hold the W vlad. Akala is the truth

  • @youngandconscious334
    @youngandconscious3347 жыл бұрын

    Akala is a amazing speaker very intelligent man

  • @mrminiature11
    @mrminiature114 жыл бұрын

    I love this, I love how he well he speaks but his slang still comes out.

  • @amalhussien5647
    @amalhussien56476 жыл бұрын

    Soo much knowledge is one video! Akala is amazing...

  • @89bristooll55
    @89bristooll555 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing all these comments. Absolute Greatness 🔥

  • @nstruebluey39
    @nstruebluey396 жыл бұрын

    I love Akala! So much mind going on in that brain of his. There was a time I didn’t expect people from other countries to know anything about what the hell was going on in America, namely the Southside of Chicago. 🌈

  • @taq1238

    @taq1238

    4 жыл бұрын

    Paa-Africans make it their business to know a little bit about the conditions of our people everywhere.

  • @strictlyrealhiphop
    @strictlyrealhiphop6 жыл бұрын

    His sister is Ms Dynamite

  • @brandonwruptz9716
    @brandonwruptz97164 жыл бұрын

    Akala Is a lyrical BEAST there's no denying it

  • @andrewdonoghue9164
    @andrewdonoghue91645 жыл бұрын

    Akala schooling an american on american history lol big up my guy

  • @taq1238

    @taq1238

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right? LOL

  • @mphora2002
    @mphora20022 жыл бұрын

    I have just "discovered" Alaka's work this week and I'm hooked. His Pan Africanism views leave one astonished that a black man can easily express such with no fear of being judged. Love your work bra. ❤ ❤

  • @kc1973able
    @kc1973able4 жыл бұрын

    Fuck thats one smart Man! I'm a 46 year old British white man now living in Canada been here for 20 years and he just explained a lot!! of stuff about my homeland and what Brexit is all about. Never heard of this young man before but my word what a solid find this was on the internet / You Tube.

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