Akon founded the record labels Konvict Muzik in 2004 and KonLive Distribution in 2007, through which he has signed commercially successful acts including Lady Gaga, T-Pain, R. City, Kardinal Offishall, …

Akon is a Grammy-nominated Senegalese-American artist, producer, entrepreneur, and actor, known for his impact on the global music scene and the African music movement. His unique style blends...

Jul 14, 2025 · This is the case for five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Akon, who is beginning to carve a lane for himself in the country music scene. "Country is a passion project. It's an opportunity for me …

Feb 6, 2026 · Listen to music by Akon on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by Akon including Bartender (feat. Akon), Smack That (feat. Eminem) and more.

Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) eventually settled in the USA, in the state of New Jersey.

9 hours ago · Akon’s Authentic Voice: Lyrics That Defined a Generation Akon, born Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, is more than a global superstar—he’s a lyrical storyteller whose songs blend …

11M Followers, 188 Following, 873 Posts - AKON (@akon) on Instagram: "Grammy-nominated. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. Built Different. Twitter/TikTok: @AKON 💬"

Jan 31, 2026 · Akon and Ne-Yo are the next duo to announce an upcoming global tour. The “Nights Like This” tour will run from late April through the end of August, performing over 50 shows across North ...

Konvict Kulture presents the Nektunes Remix of Akon’s global smash hit “Akon’s Beautiful Day” — a fresh, high-energy reimagining that infuses the original wi...

Akon founded the record labels Konvict Muzik in 2004 and KonLive Distribution in 2007, through which he has signed commercially successful acts including Lady Gaga, T-Pain, R. City, Kardinal Offishall, …