Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman, philanthropist |
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| Nationality | Senegalese-American |
| Date of Birth | 16/04/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
Latest News about Akon
12/11/2025
Akon was arrested near Atlanta after failing to appear in court over a suspended-license citation. Reports said he was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant and later released, while he was also continuing his tour schedule in India around the same period.
08/07/2025
Senegal ended Akon’s long-promoted plan for a $6 billion futuristic city on its Atlantic coast and shifted the area toward a smaller, privately funded resort project. The decision marked a major setback for the singer’s signature development venture, which had been marketed for years as an ambitious new city concept.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam |
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| Mononym | Akon |
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Personal Life
| Early Life | Spent childhood in Senegal and moved to US at age 7; lived in St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Religion | Muslim |
Family
| Father | Mor Thiam (percussionist, deceased) |
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Career
| Debut Album | Trouble (2004) |
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| Hit Singles |
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| Philanthropy |
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| Notable Achievements | Guinness World Record for top selling artist for master ringtones |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/akon/ | |
| https://x.com/Akon |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Guinness World Record for top selling artist for master ringtones | |
| 2. Faced controversy over exaggerated criminal history and stage behavior |