Akon is a fairly popular name in the Hollywood music industry. Well, its popularity is not limited only to the West, but it also has a big fan in India. And this is the reason why the news of its divorce broke the hearts of millions of fans around the world. According to reports, the singer and his wife, Tomeka Thiam, called her after 29 years of marriage.
Akon’s wife, Tomeka, asked for the legal joint custody of their daughter
According to reports in the Free Press Journal, Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, cited irreconcilable differences as a reason for the deposit of a divorce. This reason itself suggests that their relationship has reached a return point. In his legal documents, Thiam noted the date of separation of “TBD”, suggesting that the situation took place gradually.
The couple are parents of a 17 -year -old girl named Journey. The singer’s wife asked for joint legal custody while looking for primary physical guard. She also asked for Akon’s visit rights. Beyond the custody, she also requests support from the spouse, while asking the court to refuse Akon such complaints in return – a decision which aroused an additional public interest, in particular given the calendar.
Akon’s views on polygamy
For the UNversed, in his previous interviews, Akon was opened on his practice of polygamy and affirms that it is accepted in its cultural beliefs. In an interview in 2022, he claimed meetings and marriage as real relationships and revealed that he had 9 children. The singer also declared that he was not always present for events such as vacation and recitals, but he ensures that his family’s needs are met.
Interestingly, Akon and Tomeka were about to celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary in a few days.
Akon’s career in Bollywood
Akon was presented in Bollywood by none other than Shah Rukh Khan. He sang 2 songs in the film SRK and Kareena Kapoor Ra.one. Chammak Challo has become very popular and is always loved by fans.
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