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As you well know by now, music artist Akon popped on the music scene in the late 90s. But it wouldn’t be until 2004 that he’d find mainstream success thanks to his song, “Locked Up,” one of the hit ...

The singer's first wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce in September 2025 Phillip Faraone/Getty Akon confirmed during a podcast interview that he has multiple wives who live and work together in one ...

SINGER Akon has opened up on his “four wives” as he revealed they are banned from having other partners. While the 53-year-old hasn’t confirmed the number of wives he has himself, back in 2023 one of ...

“Lonely” singer Akon practices polyamory and has multiple wives. “Polyamory is a natural behavior for men,” Akon, 53, said on the Tuesday, May 19, episode of the “We Need to Talk” podcast. “Now, ...

Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon has renewed his passionate call for Africans in the diaspora to return home, reinforcing his long-standing vision for the continent’s development.

R&B artists Ne-Yo and Akon have launched their 'Nights Like This Tour'. The tour began in Europe and will come to the U.S. for 29 stops in July and August. Fans can expect to hear nostalgic hits from ...

Akon went to Turkey to receive a hair transplant back in 2022 & might be looking to capitalize on his celebrity. By Angel Diaz Akon is looking to getting into the hair market. In a recent interview ...

Thiam initially filed for divorce in September, just four days before what would've been the former couple's 29th wedding anniversary Michael Simon/Getty Akon has responded to his estranged wife's ...

Global music sensation Akon brought the house down in Mumbai on Sunday night as he delivered a power-packed performance that blended nostalgia, showmanship and heartfelt fan interactions. The ...

Senegalese-American singer Akon has found himself at the centre of a troubling viral moment after his Bengaluru show on November 14. While the tour has been marked by enthusiastic crowds across Delhi, ...

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