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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Akon
07/11/2025
Akon was arrested in Georgia after failing to appear in court over a suspended-license matter. He was booked and later released the same day, while reports noted he was on tour in India around that period.
09/07/2025
Senegal officially abandoned Akon’s long-planned $6 billion futuristic city project after years of delays. The land was shifted toward a smaller privately funded tourism development, marking a major setback for the project.
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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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| Notable Achievements | Guinness World Record for top selling artist for master ringtones |
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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