Short Information about Akon: Akon is an American singer and songwriter with Senegalese descent. He debuted with Trouble album in 2004. He gained his popularity with his second album Lonely which was released in 2006.
Real Name: Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam
Nicknames: Akon
Birth Date and Place: April 16, 1973 – St. Louis, Missouri
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Religion:
Nationality: American
Occupation: Singer, songwriter
Race: Senegalese Americans
Networth – Income and Salary: $80 million
Property
Cars:
Lamborghini Gallardo
Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster
Ferrari 458 Italia
Dartz Prombron SUV
Porsche Panamera
Audi R8
Spyker C8 Aileron
Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren
Homes:
Mansion in Alpharetta, Georgia – around $7 million
Investments:
Akon City – Senegal
Solar power investments in Africa
Energy, tourism, and infrastructure development investment projects in Uganda and Senegal
Aliaune and Konvict clothing lines
Konfidence Foundation for helping disadvantages children
Akon Measurements
Weight: 171 lbs (78kg)
Height: 5 ft 10¾ in (180 cm)
Shoe Size (US): 11
Akon Family:
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Mother: Kine Gueye Thiam
Father: Mor Thiam
Siblings: Bu Thiam (brother), Khady Thiam (sister), Omar Thiam (brother)
Spouse/ Wife: Tomeka Akon
Children: Aliaune “Ali” Thiam, Ty Pittman, Mohammad “Mo” Thiam, Jhavor Thiam, Alianna Thiam, Journey Thiam
Social Media
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Facebook: https://tr-tr.facebook.com/AKON
Twitter: https://twitter.com/akon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akon/
Education:
Clark Atlanta University
Relationships:
Rosina Bruck
Foxy Brown
Tricia Ana
Michaela Schaffrath (2005)
Rachel Ritfeld (2007)
Susan Owori (2008)
Cassie Griffin (2009-2010).
Nicole Bahls (2010-2011)
Amber Rose (2017)
Celina Powell (2018)
Short Facts About Akon:
Akon dropped out of university at the end of his first year. Later, he focused on music career.
He started his own label called Kon Live Distribution. He released his albums under this label.
Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, and Gwen Stefani are among some of the famous singers Akon collaborated throughout his career.
Akon starred in a movie called Black November and American Heist.
Akon won the Artist of the Year Award and Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist in 2007 American Music Award, the BET Hip Hop Award in 2008 in Producer of the Year category.
He invests his earnings from music and other fields into charity and making life better for the disadvantaged people. He provided electricity in various regions in Africa with Akon Lighting Africa project.
Bob Marley, Black Uhuru, and Tracy Chapman are among his main influencers since he was a children.
