Akon Biography
Akon is best known as Singer, songwriter, record producer who has an estimated Net Worth of $80 Million. Grammy-nominated R&B and hip-hop artist who gained prominence with the song “Locked Up” and his debut album Trouble. He has collaborated on numerous #1 hits. He was born on April 16,1973, St. Louis, MO. His 2005 single “Lonely” reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 and his second album, Konvicted, yielded the hit single “Smack That.” He learned to play the drums, guitar, and djembe before he was seven and moved to Newark, New Jersey. He collaborated with Michael Jackson on the song “Hold My Hand,” which was the last song the King of Pop created before his death. His brother is music producer Abou Thiam. He claimed to have had six children with six different women. He has worked valiantly to protect his family from media attention. His zodiac sign is Aries.

Akon Bio, Wiki
First Name | Akon |
Full Name at Birth | Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam |
Age | 47 years |
Birthday | 16th April, 1973 |
Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri |
Height | 5' 9″ (175 cm) |
Build | Athletic |
Eye Color | Brown – Dark |
Hair Color | Black |
Distinctive Feature | Unique Voice |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Sexuality | Straight |
Religion | Muslim |
Ethnicity | Black |
Nationality | Senegalese |
Occupation Text | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
Occupation | Musician |
Claim to Fame | The song “Locked Up” |
Music Genre (Text) | R&B, hip hop, soul music, soul, pop, dancehall |
Music Genre | Hip Hop, R&B |
Year(s) Active | 2003–present, 1996–present, 1994–present |
Music Style | Urban, Contemporary R&B, Pop/Rock, Pop |
Music Mood | Confident, Brash, Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Street-Smart, Intimate, Sweet, Passionate, Reflective, Slick, Warm, Relaxed, Sensual, Swaggering, Romantic |
Instrument (text) | Vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, drums |
Record Label | Konvict Muzik, Kon Live Distribution, Republic Records (current), Universal, SRC, UpFront (former), Konvict Muzik, Kon Live Distribution, Republic Records (current), Universal, SRC, UpFront (former), Kon Live, Republic (current), Atlantic, Akonik, Konvict, KonLive, Republic, Universal Motown, UpFront |
Associated Acts | David Guetta, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Young Jeezy, Kardinal Offishall, Eminem, Gwen Stefani, Kat DeLuna, Michael Jackson, Colby O'Donis, Ash King, Dr. Dre, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Giorgio Tuinfort, Jeezy, OG Boo Dirty, RedOne, R. City, Styles P, Colby O'Donis |
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | Metropolitan Models – Paris |
Official Websites | www.metropolitanmodels.com/celebrity/, akon.com/, http://akon.com |
Father | Mor Thiam |
Brother | Bu Thiam |
Sister | Khady Thiam |
Associated People | Lady Gaga, T-Pain, Jeffree Star |
Akon Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
- Celina Powell and Akon had an encounter in Aug 2018.
- Amber Rose and Akon had an encounter in Apr 2017.
- Nicole Bahls and Akon dated from 2010 to 2011.
- Cassie Griffin and Akon dated from 2009 to 2010.
- Susan Owori is rumored to have hooked up with Akon in 2008.
- Rachel Ritfield and Akon dated from 2007 to 2008.
- Michaela Schaffrath and Akon dated from 2005 to 2006.
- Rosina Bruck and Akon are divorced.
- Tricia Ana and Akon are married.
Akon Filmography
Film | Year | Character | Type |
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The American King-As told by an African Priestess | 2019 | Sebastian | Movie |
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping | 2016 | Akon | Movie |
Tooken | 2015 | Akon | Movie |
Road to Redemption | 2015 | Chief Davou (rumored) | Movie |
Eskiya Dünyaya Hükümdar Olmaz | 2015 | Guest star | TV Show |
American Heist | 2014 | Sugar | Movie |
King Dog | 2013 | James | Movie |
Untitled Akon/JoJo Ryder Project | 2013 | Movie | |
Black November | 2012 | Opuwei | Movie |
Love, Kills xx | 2010 | TV Show | |
Akon: Operations of Nature | 1996 | Movie |
Akon Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $80 Million |
Income Source | Primary Income source Singer (profession). |