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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 26 MIN

Akon on His Return to Music and Building an Empire

from The Handle · host The Professor

Hitmaker. Mogul. Global icon. On this bonus episode on The Handle, The Professor sits down with Akon. Few artists have turned hit records into an empire the way Akon has, from dominating the charts to launching labels, discovering superstars, and building ventures that stretch far beyond music. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the grind behind the glory, the risks that shaped him, and what motivates him today. Music, business, and mindset. - Akon delivers gems on them all! New episodes dropping bi-weekly, subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don't miss out! Watch. Listen. Get A Handle on it all! * This episode was filmed on location at Aura Sky Residences in NYC. #TheHandle #Akon #TheProfessor #Music #Culture #Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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