EXCLUSIVE: Akon’s LEGAL Wife Files For Divorce … Days Before Their 29th Anniversary!
Media Take Out just got the tea on singer Akon and his longtime wife Tomeka Thiam — and it’s messy. According to official court filings, Tomeka has filed for divorce from the “Locked Up” star, just four days before what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary.
The Filing
In the documents, Tomeka cites the usual Hollywood go-to: “irreconcilable differences.” But this one comes with some major financial stakes. Akon has been open about living a polygamous lifestyle and reportedly has six wives in total.Four of them currently live in Africa, another resides in Los Angeles, but Tomeka is the only woman he’s legally married to.
That legal detail could be the game-changer: since Tomeka is Akon’s one legal spouse, she may be entitled to half of his fortune — potentially locking out the five other women.
Custody & Support
Tomeka isn’t just asking for a split of the assets. She’s also requesting the court make a custodial determination over their 17-year-old child, as well as spousal support.
Interestingly, Tomeka has made it clear that she does not believe Akon — real name Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam— should be entitled to any alimony from her.
The Silence
As of now, neither Akon nor Tomeka has gone public with any statement about the divorce. But fans are buzzing over how this could shake up Akon’s famously complicated personal life.
For years, Akon has proudly spoken about his polygamous arrangement, balancing his household of six wives across two continents. Now, the only marriage recognized by U.S. law is coming to an end — and the financial fallout could be massive.
What’s Next
If the divorce moves forward, Tomeka is positioned to walk away with a huge portion of Akon’s wealth, while his other wives could be left without legal claims. With nearly three decades of marriage behind them, this split is shaping up to be one of the most high-profile celebrity divorces of the year.