AMERICA WAS NEVER FOR THE BLACK PEOPLE?

The Senegalese-born rapper Akon, who grew up in the US, still holds Africa close to his heart. 
His initiative, known as "Akon Lighting Africa" programme, aims to bring clean electricity to 49 African countries by the end of 2020. 
However, in an interview with Talk to Al Jazeera, he turned his attention to the increase in US police brutalityand his views on 
life as an African American.

Source: Al Jazeera