AKON collaborated with rapper OG Boo Dirty on his latest studio effort. “It’s an honor to be working with somebody that understands the business, and somebody you can debate with, and respectfully ...

The singer admits he realised Drake's potential after the release of Best I Ever Had, but by then the future superstar had become too expensive to sign. Akon also clears the air on Wizkid's rise, ...

Senegalese-American singer Akon has taken credit for playing a pivotal role in the rise of Wizkid and the global success of Afrobeats. In a recent interview, posted on X Friday, Akon shared that he ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Akon, 52, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, was taken into custody by the Chamblee Police Department on Nov. 7, 2025, and booked ...

Sizwe Dhlomo calls out Akon for falsely claiming Styles P is Ghanaian, revealing the rapper's true South African roots. Mzansi backs Dhlomo in the debate.