Akon’s ‘Proper Now (Na Na Na)’ Video Hits 1 Billion YouTube Perspectives

It’s been 17 years since Akon dropped his Freedom unmarried “Proper Now (Na Na Na),” and this week, the track’s track video surpassed one thousand million perspectives on YouTube.

The accomplishment marks the Senegalese American artist’s fourth clip to succeed in this milestone as a lead, featured artist or collaborator, after “Play Laborious,” “Smack That” and “Lonely.”

Within the “Proper Now (Na Na Na)” track video, Akon is a undercover agent who reminisces on a misplaced courting, hoping to re-light the hearth. “I wanna make up at this time, na, na/ Want we by no means broke up at this time, na, na/ We want to hyperlink up at this time, na, na,” he sings within the upbeat refrain.

The hit made waves on a number of Billboard charts upon its unlock, peaking at No. 3 on america Rhythmic tally, No. 8 at the all-genre Billboard Scorching 100 songs chart, No. 9 on Pop Airplay and No. 73 at the Scorching R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“Proper Now (Na Na Na)” seemed on Akon’s 3rd studio album, Freedom, which dropped in December 2008. The undertaking debuted at No. 7 at the Billboard 200 albums chart and peaked at No. 3 at the Most sensible R&B/Hip-Hop Albums survey.

To have a good time its newest accomplishment, re-watch Akon’s “Proper Now (Na Na Na)” track video underneath.