E247mag reports: The marriage of Senegalese-American superstar Akon has hit the rocks as his longtime wife, Tomeka Thiam, has filed for divorce just days before the couple’s 29th wedding anniversary.
Court documents obtained from Fulton County, Georgia, and filed on September 11, 2025, revealed that Tomeka cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The filing comes as a shock to fans who have followed Akon’s two-decade journey as a global music icon, known for chart-topping hits like Lonely and Smack That.
In her petition, Tomeka is requesting joint legal custody of their 17-year-old daughter, but wants Akon to be limited to visitation rights. She is also demanding spousal support while urging the court to deny any claim for support from the singer himself.
The timing of the divorce has intensified public attention, as the couple married in September 1996, meaning their 29th anniversary was only days away.
Akon, who has built a reputation not only as a multi-platinum musician but also as a philanthropist spearheading the Akon Lighting Africa project, has yet to release an official statement.