Akon

Akon is part of the collaboration 'Africa', which connects the competition to a broader musical context.

Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·Morocco· 2025-12-25

Akon has been here multiple times, including a performance in 2009 at the MTV Africa Music awards.

The Standard·Kenya· 2025-11-23

Akon collaborates with Shaggy on the new single Boom Body.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-11-17

Akon, a well-known American singer, was arrested by police in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Daily Jang·Pakistan· 2025-11-13

Akon has provided significant support to June Freedom in his music career.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2025-10-20

Akon was among the R&B stars due to perform at Juicy Fest.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-07

Akon is getting divorced from his wife Tomeka Thiam after nearly 30 years of marriage.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-09-15

Akon is a singer who is going through a divorce after 28 years of marriage.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-09-13

Akon will present his best songs at the festival, captivating millions of hearts.

Gazeta.uz – popular Uzbek news portal·Uzbekistan· 2025-09-12

Akon invited a fan on stage to perform his song 'Trading Places'.

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·Israel· 2025-08-22

Akon stated in an interview that he believes Brandon Howard is the son of Michael Jackson.

Adevărul·Romania· 2025-08-21

Chhanai developed an interest in English songs through the internationally known R&B singer Akon.

De Ware Tijd·Suriname· 2025-08-04

Akon has invested millions of dollars of his own money into the project, but the investment promises have not been convincing to the market.

Index.hu·Hungary· 2025-07-27

Akon performed at the festival in 2005 and returned in 2008.

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-07-13

Akon's futuristic city project in Senegal has been scrapped in favor of a more realistic tourism development.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-07-07

Akon, an American-Senegalese rapper, had plans to build a futuristic city in Senegal that have now been discarded.

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·Panama· 2025-07-05

Plans for a futuristic city in Senegal dreamt up by the singer Akon have been scrapped and instead he will work on something more realistic.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2025-07-04

Akon's collaborations and influence have been instrumental in introducing Afrobeats to a broader international audience.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2025-05-30

Akon lent his vocal prowess for Shah Rukh Khan's track 'Chammak Challo'.

The Times of India·India· 2025-02-10

Akon performed his hit 'Chammak Challo' at a wedding attended by Sara Ali Khan.

The Times of India·India· 2025-02-09