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 taking an unexpected turn in his musical journey, re-recording his entire catalog as country songs. In a new ...

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 bringing a taste of the African continent to Atlanta this weekend (July 23), with his inaugural Jollof Music And Food Festival. Akon is gearing up to introduce Atlanta’s first annual Jollof ...

From global music stars to Indian favourites, Delhi is preparing for 80 days of cultural celebrations under a new initiative ...

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 ...

LAS VEGAS -- Sporting a sharp, shiny suit, R&B star Akon took the stage during Billboard's digital music sessions at the Consumer Electronics show on Wednesday to share some tricks of the trade for ...

Want a song that describes how the guy you want is not the guy you’re dating? It’s all kinds of wrong, but Akon sings it just so right with his latest single that was released Thursday. HotNewHipHop ...

Akon found himself in a serious personal and financial crisis after his wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce following ...