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Senegalese-American singer
R&B-rooted Senegalese-American vocalist, songwriter, and producer who debuted with the Top Ten pop hit "Locked Up" and moved toward commercial dance-pop.
| Born | April 16, 1973 |
| Hometown | St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America |
| Net worth | $80 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Parents | Mor Thiam |
Top Stories
Akon says ‘the rich go through more issues than the poor’ as he mourns Michael K Williams
- ‘We put on this façade of success but yet behind the face there’s so much happening,’ rapper said
Videos
Akon: 'I am trying to fulfil my passion musically'
He's one of the world's hip-hop superstars. Akon sat down with FRANCE 24's Amobé Mévégué to talk about the release of not one, not two, but three new albums. The author of the 2005 hit single "Lonely" is now trying out different styles. Whether it's hip-hop, latino or pop music, Akon says he doesn't want to be limited to one musical genre.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
The American King
1h 16min
2020
David Guetta Feat. Ne-Yo, Akon: Play Hard
2013
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
2010
Akon: Right Now (Na Na Na)
2008
Gwen Stefani Feat. Akon: The Sweet Escape
2007
Albums
Telpon Rindu
2021
Negreeto
2019
Low Key
2019
Wakanda
2019
Good Girls Lie
2016
Want Some
2015
Stick Around
2015
Global
2014
Dream Warriors
2014
So Blue
2013
Hurt Somebody
2012
Living the Life
2011
Give It to 'Em
2010
Angel
2010
Oh Africa [Pepsi Version]
2010
Who Dat Girl [1 Track]
2010
Day Dreaming
2009
Freedom
2008