Akon Says Nigerians Are Among the Smartest People in the World
Senegalese-American singer Akon has said Nigerians are among the smartest people in the world.
Akon made the assertion while appearing on the Drink Champs podcast, hosted by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN.
Akon said that there are more billionaires being made in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. He attributed this to the intelligence of Nigerians, but also acknowledged that there are a few “bad apples” who are tarnishing the country’s image.
“The Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet,” Akon said. “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 the wrong place.
“If they were to gear that towards something more positive or productive, there’s more billionaires being made in Nigeria than anywhere in the world.”
Akon’s comments have sparked debate on social media, with some people agreeing with him and others disagreeing.
Those who agree with Akon point to the fact that Nigeria is home to many successful entrepreneurs and professionals. They argue that Nigerians are naturally intelligent and that they would achieve even greater things if they were given the right opportunities.
Those who disagree with Akon argue that there is no evidence to support his claim that Nigerians are the smartest people in the world. They point out that there are many intelligent people in other countries as well.
Ultimately, whether or not Akon is right is a matter of opinion. However, there is no doubt that Nigeria is a country with a lot of potential. If Nigerians can harness their intelligence and work together, they can achieve great things.
