NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Recording artist Akon speaks on stage at the 3rd Annual Global Goals World Cup at the SAP Leonardo Centre on September 25, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike ...

Akon says fans will be able to hear the ambitious country music remix idea much sooner than they may think. Akon says that he's working with a number of popular country artists to rerelease many of ...

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 ...

Akon is hoping to make a change with his new music. After going viral with “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” he opens up about his upcoming album Not Guilty, set to release in February 2025, in a recent ...

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 ...

It's his third to reach the milestone. By Starr Bowenbank Akon‘s “Lonely” music video is the latest addition to YouTube’s Billion Views Club. It’s his third to reach the milestone on the video ...

Akon is gearing up to introduce Atlanta’s first annual Jollof Music and Food Festival in partnership with the racial justice organization Color of Change. The family-friendly cultural celebration ...

Akon’s net worth is estimated at around $80 million in 2026, with estimates ranging from roughly $60 million to $100 million. That range depends on how you count things: his music catalog is easy to ...

Akon was one of the biggest stars of the early 2000s – a charismatic rapper who drew influences from many different cultures and artists. For years, Akon’s collaborations with other top stars of the ...

Akon may be the busiest artist for someone in a more advanced portion of their musical career. The Senegalese-American singer recently released his latest single and music video for “Enjoy That” which ...

Akon is known for making ass-shaking anthems — "Smack That," "Belly Dancer (Bananza)," and "Dangerous" to name a few. On Sundays, however, the 49-year-old makes only family-friendly music. "The music ...