JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – His real name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, but you know him as Akon. Akon is a singer, songwriter, and wrapper who first rose to fame in 2004 after the release of his ...

Iconic Multi-Platinum Artist, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist AKON is gearing up for his highly anticipated SUPERFAN TOUR and the release of his upcoming album. Fan love takes centerstage ...

AKON was honored with the W.E.B. DuBois Freedom & Justice Award (Photo credit: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris for rolling out Akon has been able to include “more of an African influence” in his work because ...

*Atlanta GA – The latest hit out of Atlanta gives birth to one of the best kept secrets in the entertainment scene. “Ali Un” is the first single released by former Akon employee and media producer Qn.

Akon has revealed he knew Lady Gaga was destined to become a global superstar the instant he first saw her back in 2007 - ...