What is Akon's full name?
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam
Akon date of birth:
April 16, 1973
How old is Akon?
53
Where was Akon born?
St. Louis, Missouri
How tall is Akon?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Akon body shape:
Athletic
What color are Akon's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Akon's hair?
Black
Akon distinctive features:
Unique Voice
Is Akon gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Akon?
Muslim
What is Akon's ethnicity?
Black
What is Akon nationality?
Senegalese
What is Akon's occupation?
Singer, songwriter, record producer
Akon claim to fame:
The song "Locked Up"
What genre is Akon's work?
R&B, hip hop, soul music, soul
Akon agent:
Metropolitan Models - Paris
Who is Akon's father?
Mor Thiam
Akon brother(s):
Bu Thiam
Akon sister(s):
Khady Thiam
Who has Akon worked with?
Lady Gaga, T-Pain, Jeffree Star
Short Biography
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known as Akon (), is an American-born Senegalese singer, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.