Akon is a Senegalese-American singer and songwriter, He recorded many music videos and also work as a producer to direct videos for other artists. Besides the music, Akon is an Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor from New Jersey. He was born on April 16, 1973, in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
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He himself holds two major labels under his name, KonLive Distributions and Konvict Muzik. Most of his songs are certified with the Gold and Platinum ranking. His father was a drummer, and his mother was a dancer, they both supported him to pursue the interests.
Akon’s Quick Info-
| Real Name | Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam |
| Age | 47 (as of 2021) |
| Net Worth | $90 million |
| Wife Name | Tomeka Thiam |
Akon’s Career
Akon is currently credited with over 300 guest appearances and more than 35 Billboard Hot 100 songs. His major genre interests are R&B and Hip Hop, apart from this he likes to play vocals and keyboard instruments too. He came into the limelight in 2004 after the release of his “Locked Up” single track, it went viral and gained the attention of international recognition.
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Akon’s Personal Information
| Real Name | Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam |
| Stage Name | Akon El Negreeto |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Caste | Thiam |
| Profession | Rapper Singer Songwriter Record producer Entrepreneur Philanthropist Actor Property developer |
| Age | 47 (as of 2021) |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 16 April 1973 |
| Birth Place | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Currently Lives in | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Food-Family | non-veg |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Net Worth | $90 million |
| Known For | Rap Songs |
Akon’s Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | in Feet-Inches – 5’ 10” in meters – 1.8 m in centimeters – 180 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 78 kg in Pounds – 171 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Eye Color – Black Hair Color – Black Body Shape – Athletic |
Akon’s Family Members
| Parents | Father – Mor Thiam Mother – Kine Gueye Thiam |
| Spouse | Tomeka Thiam (Legally confirmed) Tricia Anna (rumors) Rachel Roitfeld (rumors) |
| Children | 6 |
Akon’s Education & Qualifications
| School | William L. Dickinson High School |
| College/University | Clark Atlanta University |
| Highest Qualifications | Graduated |
Akon’s Social Profiles
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| Personal Website | https://www.akon.com/ |
FAQs and Facts about Akon
How many wives has Akon had?
- It’s hard to answer this question directly because Akon truly never reveals anything about his personal life to keep them protected. Once he claimed in an interview with Blender that he has six children with three women. Only one is his certified wife while the others are a bit controversial.
How many artists has Akon collaborated with?
- Akon has collaborated on more than 175 songs, most of them were with different artists each time or a couple with the same. 40 of them included on the Billboard Hot 100.
Did Akon ever face any legal difficulties??
- Akon has stated that he was part of an auto-theft ring and spent four years in prison from 1999 to 2002. But he wasn’t guilty of the crime, although, he had many shorter sentences that add up to three years.
