Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Akon and Wife Tomeka Thiam to Divorce After Nearly 29 Years
Akon, the singer, and his wife Tomeka are getting a divorce just before their 29th wedding anniversary.
Tomeka filed for divorce, stating they have differences they can't solve.
They have a 17-year-old daughter, Journey.
Tomeka wants to be the primary guardian of their daughter, while sharing important decisions.
She's also asking Akon for financial support, but Akon is not.
Akon has said that his culture allows for multiple partners.
Akon and Tomeka Thiam are divorcing.
Tomeka filed for divorce on September 11, citing "irreconcilable differences."
The couple's separation date is listed as "TBD".
They have a 17-year-old daughter, Journey.
Tomeka seeks physical custody and requests spousal support.
- Who
- Akon and Tomeka Thiam
- What
- Are divorcing
- When
- Filed for divorce on September 11
- Where
- Court documents were filed
- Why
- Citing "irreconcilable differences"
- Divorce Filing Date
- September 11
- Marriage Length
- Nearly 29 years
- Reason for Divorce
- Irreconcilable differences
- Children
- One daughter, Journey (17)
- Custody Request
- Tomeka seeks physical custody, joint legal custody
- Spousal Support
- Tomeka requesting support; Akon not
