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 accomplishment marks the Senegalese American artist’s fourth clip to reach this milestone as a lead, featured artist or collaborator, after “Play Hard,” “Smack That” and “Lonely.”
In the “Right Now (Na Na Na)” music video, Akon is a secret agent who reminisces on a lost relationship, hoping to rekindle the fire. “I wanna make up right now, na, na/ Wish we never broke up right now, na, na/ We need to link up right now, na, na,” he sings in the upbeat chorus.
The hit made waves on several Billboard charts upon its release, peaking at No. 3 on the US Rhythmic tally, No. 8 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, No. 9 on Pop Airplay and No. 73 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
“Right Now (Na Na Na)” appeared on Akon’s third studio album, Freedom, which dropped in December 2008. The project debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and peaked at No. 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums survey.
To celebrate its latest accomplishment, re-watch Akon’s “Right Now (Na Na Na)” music video below.
