Akon Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & Achievements
WEBAkon was born Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam on April 16, 1973, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, to Mor Thiam, a traditional jazz musician, and Kine Thiam, a dancer. His parents moved to their hometown Dakar, Senegal, West Africa soon after Akon was born and lived there for 7 years.
Akon and His Family: 6 Kids, Wife, Siblings, Parents - BHW
WEB11 Oct 2019 · Akon siblings. Abou “Bu” Thiam (brother born to same parents) Date of Birth: March 25, 1982. Zodiac Sign: Aries. Abou is a business executive and music producer. He collaborated with his brother on Trouble album as well as was an executive producer of Kanye West’s album Watch the Throne.
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WEBAliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam was born on April 16, 1973, in St. Louis, Missouri, to a Muslim family. His mother is dancer Kine Gueye Thiam (née Gueye), and his father is percussionist Mor Thiam. Mor Thiam was born to a Toucouleur family of Quranic scholars in Kaolack, Senegal.
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WEB3 Apr 2014 · Early Life. Singer, songwriter and producer Akon was born Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 16, 1973, to African parents. His family returned to Dakar,...
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WEBAkon, born Aliaune Thiam on April 16, 1973, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an acclaimed musician, visionary entrepreneur, and devoted philanthropist. He has made an indelible mark on the music industry with his infectious blend of R&B, hip-hop, and African rhythms.
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WEB19 Nov 2017 · Although he was born in the States, his family moved to Senegal where he spent most of his childhood. His mother was a dancer; his father, Mor Thiam, a jazz percussionist. He caught the music bug early on and learned how to …
Akon: Success allows me to explore my African roots - BBC
WEBAkon: Success allows me to explore my African roots. The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
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WEBFamily Life. His brother is music producer Abou Thiam. He claimed to have had six children with three different women. He has worked valiantly to protect his family from media attention. He was previously married to Tricia Ana.
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WEB1 Sep 2023 · Born in the USA, Akon spent his childhood moving between New Jersey and the African country. He learned to play several western and African instruments, but when he started to pursue a musical...
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WEBHe grew up in Senegal but at age 7, his family settled in New Jersey. His father, Mor Thiam was a successful jazz percussionist. Soon after moving back to the United States, Akon discovered hip-hop for the first time. Akon has collaborated with and produced for some of the biggest names in the music industry.
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