Akon

Date of Birth: April 16, 1973

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur. Born on April 16, 1973, in St. Louis, Missouri, Akon grew up in a musical environment, as his father, Mor Thiam, was a well-known jazz musician. Akon spent much of his early childhood in Senegal, his family’s homeland, before settling in the United States. Akon gained prominence in 2004 following the release of his debut album, “Trouble,” which featured the hit single “Locked Up.” The song’s success marked the beginning of a prolific career that included multiple chart-topping hits such as “Smack That,” “I Wanna Love You,” and “Don’t Matter.” Beyond his own music, Akon is known for his extensive work as a producer and songwriter, having collaborated with artists like Lady Gaga, T-Pain, and Michael Jackson. In addition to his musical endeavors, Akon is a successful entrepreneur. He founded two successful record labels, Konvict Muzik and KonLive Distribution, and has ventured into various business projects, including a cryptocurrency called Akoin and a futuristic city project in Senegal named “Akon City.”

5 Interesting Facts about Akon

1. Akon holds the Guinness World Record for the most successful digital download artist in the world.

2. He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards throughout his career.

3. Akon is fluent in several languages, including English, French, and Wolof.

4. He was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2010.

5. Akon has a foundation called Akon Lighting Africa, which aims to provide electricity to millions of people in African countries through solar energy.