Akon
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @akon |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Music |
| Subcategories | Entertainment |
| Created | November 5, 2005 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 16.8 million |
| Total views | 10,801,302,874 |
| Videos | 97 |
| Global rank | #869 |
| Country rank | #252 in United States |
| Niche rank | #125 in Music |
| Est. earnings | $150,506 – $376,265 per month |
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Akon (@akon) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Music niche, created on November 5, 2005.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 16.8 million subscribers, 10.8 billion total views and 97 videos, ranking #869 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Akon is a major content creation powerhouse that launched on YouTube in 2005, building an audience of 16,600,000 subscribers through selective content creation. With 96 videos generating 10,232,898,333 total views, the channel maintains an average of 106,592,690 views per video. The channel evolved over 21 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 16,800,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 10,801,302,874 |
| Videos | 97 |
| Average views per video | 111,353,638 |
| Global rank | #869 |
| Rank in United States | #252 |
| Rank in Music | #125 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 110,666,268 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $150,506 – $376,265 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $1.8 million – $4.5 million |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $14.7 million – $36.7 million |
| Estimated net worth | $34.9 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | 0 |
| 7 days | 0 | +110,666,268 |
| 30 days | +100,000 | +110,666,268 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 10 million when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- videos: already past 50 when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- views: already past 1 billion when tracking began (February 9, 2026)
- views: reached 10 billion on May 18, 2026
Upcoming
- subscribers: 50 million, not yet projected
- views: 25 billion, not yet projected
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Akon's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akon - Ghetto (Official Music Video) | August 16, 2024 | 80,726,923 | 594,829 |
| 2 | Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day (Official Music Video) | October 11, 2024 | 55,518,209 | 531,564 |
| 3 | Akon - Never Really Mattered (Official Music Video) ft. SIMIEN | April 4, 2025 | 17,881,958 | 193,157 |
| 4 | Colby O’Donis and Akon - Locked Up With You (Official Video) | November 7, 2025 | 16,878,158 | 57,671 |
| 5 | Colby O'Donis - Locked Up with You (Acoustic Version) | September 22, 2025 | 15,799,185 | 15,265 |
| 6 | Simien & Akon - Sugar (Official Video) | March 14, 2026 | 12,436,963 | 35,018 |
| 7 | STORYE - AIN'T MY FAULT (OFFICIAL VIDEO) | November 14, 2025 | 12,178,582 | 3,799 |
| 8 | Akon, Sheesh - Ghetto Livin (Official Music Video) | June 23, 2025 | 12,139,153 | 63,873 |
| 9 | Akon - Que Calor (ft. Ochok) Official Music Video | April 20, 2026 | 12,078,385 | 14,864 |
| 10 | Boy Pretty - Addiction (Official Video) | October 13, 2025 | 11,637,145 | 11,163 |
Niche and category
Akon's primary niche is Music, where it ranks #125 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Entertainment (#704).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Music | #197 |
| Entertainment | #704 |
Channel keywords: akon, konlive, konvict, urban, rap, dance, worldbeat, worldwide, afrobeat, konvictkulture, POP
See also
- BIGBANG (17 million subscribers)
- Camilo (17 million subscribers)
- Boyce Avenue (17 million subscribers)
- Olivia Rodrigo (16.8 million subscribers)
- Landen Purifoy (16.7 million subscribers)
- Anupam Movie Songs (16.7 million subscribers)
- GurinelTV (16.6 million subscribers)
- Little Mix (16.5 million subscribers)
References
- "Akon". YouTube.
- "Akon" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.