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Akon Seeks Custody Amid Divorce from Tomeka Thiam

11/18/2025

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Akon (born Aliaune Badara Thiam), the singer, requests joint legal and physical custody of his 17-year-old daughter Journey in response to Tomeka Thiam's divorce filing.
Tomeka Thiam, the estranged wife, had sought sole physical custody and spousal support.
The couple married in 1996 and filed for divorce days before their 29th anniversary, citing irreconcilable differences.
Akon defends polygamy as part of his African heritage and emphasizes communication with his children.

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Akon (born Aliaune Badara Thiam), the singer, requests joint legal and physical custody of his 17-year-old daughter Journey in response to Tomeka Thiam's divorce filing.
Tomeka Thiam, the estranged wife, had sought sole physical custody and spousal support.
The couple married in 1996 and filed for divorce days before their 29th anniversary, citing irreconcilable differences.
Akon defends polygamy as part of his African heritage and emphasizes communication with his children.