Akon

Singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman, philanthropist

Senegalese-American Dakar, Senegal

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Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, songwriter, record producer, businessman, philanthropist
NationalitySenegalese-American
Date of Birth16/04/1973
Age53 years
BirthplaceDakar, Senegal

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam

Personal Life

Early LifeSpent childhood in Senegal and moved to US at age 7; lived in St. Louis, Missouri

Family

FatherMor Thiam (percussionist, deceased)

Career

Debut AlbumTrouble (2004)
Hit Singles
  • Locked Up
  • Lonely
  • I Wanna Love You
Labels Founded
  • Konvict Muzik (2004)
  • KonLive Distribution (2003)
Signed Artists
  • Lady Gaga
  • T-Pain
  • Kardinal Offishall
Philanthropy
  • Akon Lighting Africa (2014)
  • Konfidence Foundation

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
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