Acclaimed director and producer David Serero announces the release of his latest film, “AKON: From Africa to the World”, a captivating and emotional portrait of global music icon Akon, tracing his ...

The “Smack That” rapper and singer also provided an update on the country album that he’s working on in Nashville. Producer, singer, rapper, and developer Akon is clearing up any rumors and confusion ...

Akon is shutting down rumors that his dream project, “Akon City,” has been scrapped. The ambitious city, first unveiled in 2018, was pitched as a cutting-edge, crypto-powered hub designed to transform ...

Despite what you may have heard, the long-discussed Akon City project is “not gonna stop,” at least according to the man himself. Below, we dig into the latest on the planned Senegal city, which Akon ...

Ever found yourself wondering where Akon went? After rising to fame with hits like 'Locked Up' and 'Lonely' in the mid-2000s, the hip-hop singer has continued to make music, but lately his ambitions ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Akon says being a successful entertainer has given him a platform to pursue his dream of helping Africa grow and prosper. The performer, ...

An African country has scrapped a legendary musician’s plans to build a futuristic city in his native land. Music mogul Akon, who grew up in Union City and Newark, originally aimed to build a ...

From foot fetish accounts to performing on sailboats to AI advocacy, the careers of these '00s artists have taken some ...

Just days before their 29th wedding anniversary, Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce from Akon, citing irreconcilable differences. Court records confirm she is seeking joint legal custody of their daughter ...

Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce after 29 years and demanded €100 million, but a court reportedly found only $10,000 in his account, sparking questions about hidden assets.