Akon’s music career has spanned about ... He finished the show with his song Freedom, from his 2008 album of the same name, which speaks to themes of liberation and resilience.

Credit: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images Akon also cited another song of his – ‘Freedom’, taken from the same album with ‘Right Now (Na Na Na)’ – as one that reminds him of home.

By Rania Aniftos It’s been 17 years since Akon dropped his Freedom single “Right Now (Na Na Na),” and this week, the song’s music video surpassed one billion views on YouTube. The ...