Akon on attention
Akon30 quotes“Mobilizing all the youth to develop Africa. It’s our time. I hope the world is paying attention.”
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AkonAkon Never start something to prove people wrong, Always start to prove yourself right.
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AkonAkon Whoever told you its not possible was lying! Keep going!
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AkonAkon People will throw stones at you. Don’t throw them back. Collect them all and build an empire.
AkonAkon Misery is a choice. I chose happiness.
AkonAkon What I remember the most really was just running wild there. Barefooted, swimming in dirty lakes, selling fruit, picking mango trees, hoping not to get caught because they don’t take kindly to thieves in Africa.
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