Akon's 29-Year Marriage Ends in Divorce
American-Senegalese singer Akon's wife, Tomeka Thiam, has filed for divorce after 29 years of marriage, seeking €100m in compensation.
The couple, who have been together since the early days of Akon's music career, had been experiencing irreconcilable differences, with Tomeka citing emotional neglect and lack of transparency over Akon's finances.
- 29 years of marriage ending in divorce
- €100m compensation demanded by Tomeka Thiam
- Alleged emotional neglect and financial transparency issues
Tomeka had been contemplating separation for a while, especially after the singer's multiple relationships became public.
Akon's account reportedly had only $10k, despite his successful music career.
Author's summary: Akon's 29-year marriage ends due to irreconcilable differences.