Akon
Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, and record producer (born 1973)
- Audience3.5M
- Fame87.1
- Momentum10.0
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3.5M youtube followers
- Audience3.5M
- Fame87.1
- Momentum10.0
- Global rank#80
- United States rank#90
- Musicians rank#61
Born 1973 · age 53United States
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Updated 2026-07-17
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, known professionally as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, businessman and philanthropist. An influential figure in world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his single "Locked Up". Styled in hip-hop, it preceded the release of his debut studio album Trouble (2004), which became his commercial breakthrough and spawned the R&B-styled follow-up, "Lonely", the following year.
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Historical34.0
Source confidence100.0
Completeness90.0
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