Akon’s Wife Files for Divorce After Nearly 30 Years of Marriage

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Global music star Akon is facing a major personal upheaval as his wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce after almost three decades of marriage.

According to People, Thiam submitted court documents in Fulton County, Georgia, on September 11, 2025, seeking to dissolve the marriage on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.

The couple, who share one daughter, were nearing what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary next month. In her filing, Thiam is requesting joint legal custody of their daughter but is seeking primary physical custody, granting Akon visitation rights. She is also asking for spousal support while requesting that the court deny any claims for support from Akon.

The divorce comes as 51-year-old Akon continues to publicly defend his stance on polygamy, a practice he has long associated with his cultural heritage. During a 2022 appearance on The Zeze Mills Show, he said, “(Polygamy is) part of our culture. Absolutely. For me, it looks normal, because it’s culture for us. We didn’t go outside of our African culture when we got to the Western world. See, the flaw that the Western world made is they created all these rules without putting nature into account.”

Akon, who has nine children, has often spoken about balancing family responsibilities with his demanding career. He explained, “My job ain’t to be doing all that extra stuff and these holidays and recitals. While I’m taking care of my responsibility to make sure the family has a roof over their head and food, if I have the time to do that and show love, yes, I will do that.”

He added that technology has helped him remain connected with his children: “Me showing up for my children is me being there for them financially. I’m there if I’m around. But it’s impossible to be everywhere and every place. And technology allows me to be there every day, FaceTime and other methods.”

To date, neither Akon nor Thiam has issued an official statement regarding the divorce filing.

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