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Who Is Akon?

Akon is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer of Senegalese origin. He grew up in Senegal, West Africa, and went to high school in the United States. He’s had multiple hit albums that combine his R&B vocals with hip-hop beats, and he’s worked with a wide range of performers, including Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Lionel Richie, and Michael Jackson. He has also sparked criticism due to his inflated criminal history and controversial on-stage antics.

Early Life

Akon, a singer, songwriter, and producer, was born Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam on April 16, 1973, in St. Louis, Missouri, to African parents. When Akon was young, his family returned to Dakar, Senegal, in West Africa, and lived there until he was seven years old, when they went back to the United States. Kine Thiam, Akon’s mother, is a dancer, and Mor Thiam, his father, is a well-known jazz percussionist. Akon grew up hearing and loving music as a result of their influence.

Akon began singing and performing as a teenager after growing up in Jersey City, New Jersey. He spent a semester at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, before leaving out. Instead, he focused on the music industry, creating home recordings and became acquainted with Wyclef Jean of the Fugees. He got his own record deal in 2003.

Net Worth

The net worth of Akon is reported to be $80 million. This fortune stems from his singing career, endorsements, and commercial ventures.FNmppMPXIAYVrhd

Career

Trouble, Akon’s debut album, was released in 2004. The album combined Akon’s melodic, R&B-style vocals with hip-hop beats, yielding multiple smash singles such as “Locked Up” and “Lonely.” His second album, Konvicted, was even more successful. Several tracks from the album went on to become Billboard chart-topping smashes. Eminem appeared on the single “Smack That,” and Snoop Dogg appeared on the single “I Wanna Love You,” both of which included guest appearances from well-known hip-hop musicians. His third album, Freedom (2008), was less successful.

Akon is the owner of two clothing lines, Konvict and Aliaune, as well as various real estate assets. He also established the Konfidence Foundation to empower impoverished youth in Africa and the United States.

Social Media

  • Facebook: @AKON
  • Twitter: @Akon
  • Instagram: @Akon

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Video: Funny Face reportedly crashes woman and children to death

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According to eyewitnesses, one of the youngsters is in serious condition and fighting for her life, while the other has suffered various degrees of injuries. According to an eyewitness who talked with Accra-based UTV, the comedian was inebriated and driving at high speeds. "Funny Face slaughtered people's children. When they were struck, the small girl was flown away. You could tell he was inebriated. "When we arrived, he was so drunk," one eyewitness stated.

According to reports from Kasoa Kakraba Junction, comedian Funny Face has knocked down two children.

He also knocked down three people, two ladies and a young man on a motorbike.

According to eyewitnesses, one of the children is in serious condition and fighting for her life, while the other has suffered various degrees of injuries.

According to an eyewitness who talked with Accra-based UTV, the comedian was drunk and driving at high speeds.

“Funny Face has killed people’s children. When they were struck, the small girl was flown away. You could tell he was drunk. “When we arrived, he was so drunk,” one eyewitness stated.

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Legendary highlife musician George Darko reported dead

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He was a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter who has been active on the music scene since the late 1960s. George Darko was prominent in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and his songs are among the most timeless and enduring highlife recordings in Ghana's music scene.

George Darko, a legendary musician and pioneer of burger highlife, has passed away.

He allegedly died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Mr Darko was Akropong’s Tufuhene, with the stool name Nana Apem Darko I.

He was a guitarist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter who has been active on the music scene since the late 1960s.

George Darko was prominent in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and his songs are among the most timeless and enduring highlife recordings in Ghana’s music scene.

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Funny Face rekindles battle with Baby Mama over children’s custody

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In a strange turn of events, Funny Face stated that his baby mom had stopped returning his calls. He conveyed his dismay, feeling mislead by Vanessa's early gestures of reconciliation. "The most treacherous person in life is the one who lies. Someone who can transform like a chameleon. "Vanessa, it has been four years since you removed me from the children. When I apologised to Bola Ray and he forgave me, I extended his forgiveness to you. Then you returned, appealing for co-parenting, expressing your love for me, and so on. Was it all a facade? Did you realise I was not taking your remarks seriously? I knew you weren't sincere. You renewed my love for our children, just to take them away again.

Nana Yaw Benson Oduro, also known as Funny Face, has resurfaced online, bashing his children’s mother, Vanessa, over custody disputes.

After recovering from depression that threatened his career, Funny Face has resumed his social media rants.

Vanessa, according to the comedic actor, reunited with him and allowed him to speak with the children via video conference after four years.

In a strange turn of events, Funny Face stated that his baby’s mom had stopped returning his calls.

He conveyed his dismay, feeling misled by Vanessa’s early gestures of reconciliation.

“The most treacherous person in life is the one who lies. Someone who can transform like a chameleon.

“Vanessa, it has been four years since you removed me from the children. When I apologised to Bola Ray and he forgave me, I extended his forgiveness to you. Then you returned, appealing for co-parenting, expressing your love for me, and so on. Was it all a facade? Did you realise I was not taking your remarks seriously? I knew you weren’t sincere. You renewed my love for our children, just to take them away again.

“Now you avoid my calls by claiming to be busy, asleep, or having others answer on your behalf. But my calls are not about you; they are about seeing my children. Four years without them is excruciating. You understand how much I cherish them. After all the pain you’ve given me, you’re doing it again? The kids will grow up and realise what I’ve been through. “No amount of influence from your family can change their perception of me,” he said in an Instagram post.

Funny Face, fed up with abuse while seeking to see his children, exclaimed, “Take the children and raise them.” I’m weary of struggling to see my own flesh and blood. “I’ll sell my assets, relocate to another country, and start over!” he said on his Instagram profile.

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