The internationally renowned R&B singer and producer, Akon is facing a significant legal and financial crisis after his wife filed for divorce following 29 years of marriage.
The news has shocked fans globally, particularly after court documents revealed that the singer, known for hits like “Smack That” and “Locked Up,” allegedly only has $10,000 in his personal bank account. Legal sources close to the case have stated that Tomeka Thiam is demanding €100 million as part of the divorce settlement, arguing that she played a key role in building his extensive business empire, which spans the music industry, real estate investments, and the Akon Lighting Africa initiative. The massive demand comes after Akon’s financial situation was scrutinized during the divorce proceedings.
However, what shocked legal officials was the discovery that Akon’s personal finances appeared to be in disarray. Despite his global fame and reported net worth of over $60 million, court investigations revealed that the bulk of his wealth is not held in his name but rather under his mother’s. This has led to speculation that the artist may have transferred his assets to protect them from future claims in the ongoing divorce battle.
The financial revelation has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with fans and commentators questioning how a musician of Akon’s stature could have so little cash to his name. Some suspect that the singer may have strategically shielded his assets to minimize the settlement, while others suggest he could be facing real liquidity challenges.
Experts in family law have noted that the case could become more complex if it is confirmed that much of Akon’s wealth is not in his name. “If the assets are not legally under his control, the divorce settlement could become much more difficult to navigate,” one divorce lawyer commented.
Akon has previously said he believes in polygamy, and in a 2022 interview on The Zeze Mills Show, revealed that he has nine children.
Polygamy is part of our culture. Absolutely,” Akon said on Zeze Millz;
“For me, it looks normal, because it’s culture for us. We didn’t go outside of our African culture when we got to the Western world. See, the flaw that the Western world made is they created all these rules without putting nature into account.”
The “Don’t Matter” singer said he was “there for” all nine of his children, and that he considered it his job “to raise my kids to be responsible, to be understanding” and to “protect their mother.”
“My job ain’t to be doing all that extra stuff and these holidays and recitals. While I’m taking care of my responsibility to make sure the family has a roof over their head and food, if I have the time to do that and show love, yes, I will do that,” he said. “Communication allows me to be there every day. That’s what my FaceTime phone is for.”
Akon also said that he considers both marriage and dating to be “real relationship.”
Neither Akon nor his representatives have publicly commented on the ongoing legal proceedings at this time, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further developments in what has now become a highly publicized legal battle.
