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 ...

Kicking it in the studio together, Akon and Tekashi 69 showcased a new remix of Akon’s 2004 track “Locked Up.” The remix features a new verse from Tekashi that finds him briefly speaking about his ...

Acclaimed director and producer David Serero announces the release of his latest film, “AKON: From Africa to the World”, a captivating and emotional portrait of global music icon Akon, tracing his ...

Akon is here and he wants to change the course of music. The Senegalese artist seeks to bring back the classic album experience—a cohesive body of work. While his song is doing millions on TikTok and ...

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 ...

After kicking off the Super Fan Tour on Thursday in Atlanta, the acclaimed artist Akon will be making a stop in Philadelphia at the Fillmore on Sunday. The tour will go through Dec. 10, finishing at ...

,Hitmaker Akon has been dominating the Billboard charts and tearing up the airwaves for two decades. He just celebrated the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Trouble , which launched him to global ...

After satisfying the wishes of his parents by graduating from FUTO with a degree in Petroleum Engineering, Nigerian born singer Odozi relocated to the United States to pursue a masters degree in music ...

Go ahead and add Akon to the ever-growing list of artists outside of country music who are clamoring to be a part of the genre. The hip-hop artist has shared his master plan to move into the country ...

Global sensation Akon is all set to mesmerize Indian audiences this November 2025 with his electrifying performances. The multi-city tour will cover Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, promising a mix of ...