Akon is typically private about his love life, but on Friday (September 12), the singer’s business became the internet’s. This comes after TMZ reported that his wife of 28 years, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce. He has yet to comment on the filing, but social media is gagged at Thiam’s decision to walk away after putting in nearly three decades.
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More Details About Akon’s Wife Filing For Divorce
According to PEOPLEThiam filed for a split on September 11, four days before the estranged couple’s 29th wedding anniversary. They wed on September 15, 1996. She gave no date of separation, writing “TBD.” As for the reason, she wrote “irreconciable differences.” She’s requesting spousal support, but asking the court not to award him any.
Akon and Tomeka Thiam share two children, and she’s seeking joint legal custody of their youngest, Journey, and physical custody of their 17-year-old. She’s open to visitation for dad, but didn’t specify terms.
So far, it appears Akon has not responded.
How Does Akon Reportedly Feel About Marriage?
Akon reportedly has nine children, but it’s been a mystery for years how many wives he has. He’s been open about embracing polygamy as part of his culture and lifestyle. For example, in 2022, he said it “looks normal” and considered both dating and marriage a “real relationship.” Speaking on ‘The Zeke Mills Show,’ the ‘Lonely’ singer said, “See, the flaw that the Western world made is they created all these rules without putting nature into account,” per PEOPLE.
As for his children, the singer clearly stated that his role is provider, ensuring his family “has a roof over their (heads) and food.” If time allows, he can be the recital-attending, holiday-celebrating dad. Otherwise, His phone helps fills in the space. His ultimate goal is to “raise his kids to be responsible, to be understanding,” and to protect their moms.
“Communication allows me to be there every day. That’s what my FaceTime phone is for.”
A Woman Previously Said Singer Has “Four Wives”
While Akon hasn’t spilled much on who he’s dating and who he’s married, one woman has come forward. In a video from 2023, recording artist Amirror, real name Amirah-Iman Iman, reveals on a podcast that Akon has four wives. She claimed the wives are spread across L.A., Atlanta, and Africa and have different households and lifestyles. She emphasized that it’s not manipulation with the singer, but culture and their lifestyle. As for the other wives, she said they don’t have to see each other or be cool because of it.
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