Akon founded the record labels Konvict Muzik in 2004 and KonLive Distribution in 2007, through which he has signed commercially successful acts including Lady Gaga, T-Pain, R. City, Kardinal Offishall, …

Akon is a Grammy-nominated Senegalese-American artist, producer, entrepreneur, and actor, known for his impact on the global music scene and the African music movement.

Ne-Yo & Akon will perform 36 shows. Age restrictions may apply, so visit the official venue site to learn more. If you don’t see the information you're looking for in our help page, visit the Ne-Yo site for up-to …

6 days ago · Akon’s follow-up albums, including Konvicted (2006) and Freedom (2008), solidified his global appeal. Konvicted produced massive hits such as “ Smack That ” featuring Eminem, and “ …

Jul 14, 2025 · This is the case for five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Akon, who is beginning to carve a lane for himself in the country music scene. "Country is a passion project. It's an opportunity for me …

Feb 6, 2026 · Listen to music by Akon on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by Akon including Bartender (feat. Akon), Smack That (feat. Eminem) and more.

5 days ago · Akon says he no longer promotes his planned city, Akon City, because he believes it has become a “target” for misinformation. On Kid L’s podcast, Akon spoke about the Wakanda-inspired …

5 days ago · 'So Sick,' 'Miss Independent,' 'Smack That,' and 'Locked Up' are just a few numbers from the brigade of bops attendees of NE-YO and AKON's co-headlining 'Nights Like This Tour' can …

Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) eventually settled in the USA, in the state of New Jersey.

Jan 31, 2026 · Akon and Ne-Yo are the next duo to announce an upcoming global tour. The “Nights Like This” tour will run from late April through the end of August, performing over 50 shows across North ...