Akon Arrested in Georgia
Published on November 13, 2025 by Evance Kapito
American-Senegalese artist Akon was briefly jailed in Georgia last week after being arrested on a bench warrant issued for his […]
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Akon’s Wife Demands €100 Million in Divorce Settlement After 29 Years of Marriage
Published on October 13, 2025 by Evance Kapito
African American singer Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, is reportedly seeking €100 million (about US$108 million) as part of their divorce […]
Akon’s wife Tomeka Thiam files for divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage
Published on September 15, 2025 by Edgar Naitha
After nearly three decades of marriage, Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. According to […]
What Happened to Akon City? Inside the Collapse of a $6 Billion Dream
Published on July 5, 2025 by Evance Kapito
The highly publicized Akon City project, once billed as a futuristic $6 billion smart city in Senegal, has officially been […]
Akon Sued For Scamming Business Partners For His “Akon City” Project
Published on March 14, 2022 by Face of Malawi
Akon has been accused of planning to use the city he’s building in Senegal as a “Ponzi scheme,” according to legal documents filed […]
Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam joins, The Real Housewives of Atlanta for new season
Published on September 27, 2021 by Face of Malawi
One of Akon’s wives will be filming for the upcoming season of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Tomeka Thiam has […]
Singer Akon’s Senegalese city unstarted, locals left in dark
Published on September 3, 2021 by Face of Malawi
A year after singer Akon laid the first stone of the $6 billion futuristic city he vowed to build for […]
Gossip; Nollywood Acctress Ini Edo and Music Icon Akon Spotted In Romantic Pose
Published on August 17, 2021 by Flora Mitumba
Top Nollywood actress, Ini Edo and international RnB superstar, Akon have been sighted in lovey-dovey photos. The two personalities are giving couple […]
Akon’s Car Stolen From Gas Station
Published on May 29, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI
US: Police in Forest Park have recovered singer and music producer Akon’s luxury SUV after it was stolen Monday night […]
SINGER AKON AND FELLOW 12 AMERICAN CELEBS TO GRACE MUSEVENI INAUGURATION
Published on May 12, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale
Senegalese singer, pan-African businessman, and songwriter Aliaune Damala Badara alias Akon is one of the big names expected for the […]
Top 10 richest African musicians
Published on April 27, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI
African music remains a source of pride for the continent and undoubtedly constitutes a promising professional path for gifted musicians. […]
Akon seeks business opportunities in Uganda
Published on April 8, 2021 by Face of Malawi
Multi-award winning rapper Akon is in Uganda, in search of investment opportunities that would extend his business footprint in Africa. […]
Akon’s wife to invest $12M in Uganda’s entertainment industry
Published on February 2, 2021 by Face of Malawi
Rozina Negusei, the wife of award-winning Senegalese-American musician and entrepreneur Akon, has announced she is going to invest $12 million […]
Akon’s $6 billion futuristic pan-African city in Senegal to begin next year
Published on September 2, 2020 by Face of Malawi
The coronavirus pandemic may have severely impacted the global economy with major setbacks, but that isn’t deterring musician and business […]
Akon Announces $6 Billion USD Construction Contract for Akon City in Senegal
Published on June 22, 2020 by Face of Malawi
Akon City is a go! According to Akon, he has managed to secured a $6 billion contract to build his […]
Akon to Run Against Kanye West in 2024 for Presidency
Published on November 19, 2019 by FACE OF MALAWI
American artist Akon wants all the smoke against Kanye West in 2024’s presidential election race. On Monday (Nov. 18), Akon stopped by The Real to speak […]
“Come back to Africa And invest in Africa” Akon tells African-Americans
Published on September 13, 2018 by Face of Malawi
The singer Akon was born in the United States, but spent his early years in Dakar, Senegal (Africa). In his […]
Akon Wants to Build ‘Real-life Wakanda’ in Senegal
Published on June 22, 2018 by Face of Malawi
Akon says he’s planning to release a new crypto currency named after himself – called Akoin. Speaking at the Cannes […]