Senegalese-American singer, Akon has warned music stars and celebrities to avoid buying or owning private jets.
The ‘Blame It On Me’ crooner gave the warning while featuring as a guest in the latest episode of Impulsive Podcast.
He said celebrities should steer clear of private jets if they want to “stay rich.”
“Whatever you do, do not own a private jet. Bro, owning a jet is spending at least 2-3 million dollars a year just for upkeep .
“You spend more on the maintenance than the actual jet cost. This is the advice I give everybody. The money that you have now has to last you a lifetime.
“When you reason it that way, you are going to be very prudent,”Akon said.
According to Akon, “If you want to stay rich, stay stingy. I’m the stingiest man on the planet.”
Akon, whose full name is Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, clocked 50 years in April.
Outside of music, he is involved with Akon Lighting Africa project, which began in 2014. It aims to provide electricity in 15 countries of Africa.
He also launched his own charity for underprivileged children in Africa called Konfidence Foundation.
