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Akon is an American R&B singer who is best known for his hit singles "Locked Up," "Smack That" and "I Wanna Love You." He has won numerous awards, including five Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with many top artists in the music industry.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Akon is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On April 16, 1973, Akon was born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka LuLu LuWilliams in St. Louis, Missouri.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Released 1st Single</div><div class='timeline-text'>Releases his first single, "Locked Up" from his debut album, "Trouble."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Akon is nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for the song "Lonely" featuring Tami Chynn.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launched Konvict Muzik Label</div><div class='timeline-text'>Launches his own record label, Konvict Muzik.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nominated for 5 Grammys</div><div class='timeline-text'>Akon is nominated for five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launched Solar Academy</div><div class='timeline-text'>Launches the Akon Solar Academy to provide free solar energy to villages in Africa.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Akon Lighting Africa Project Launched</div><div class='timeline-text'>Launches Akon Lighting Africa project which brings electricity to 15 African countries using solar power.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Visionary</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Akon is a visionary who has made great strides in the music industry. He has been credited with helping to pioneer the hip hop and R&B genres, and has created a unique sound that has captivated millions of people around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's Talented</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Akon is one of the most talented musicians out there. He can sing, rap, produce, and write all of his own songs. He is also an amazing live performer, able to entertain audiences with his incredible showmanship.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's Charitable</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Akon has done a lot for charity. His foundation, Akon Lighting Africa, provides solar energy to African villages that do not have access to electricity. He also helps fund literacy programs in impoverished communities across the continent. </p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Akon is a Multi-Platinum Selling Artist</h3><p class='facts-text'>Akon is a multi-platinum selling R&B singer, having sold over 35 million albums worldwide.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>From Senegal to the US</h3><p class='facts-text'>Akon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, however his parents are from Senegal and he spent much of his childhood living in West Africa.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Playing Music Since Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Akon began playing music at the age of 7, when his father taught him to play the drums.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Akon Has His Own Cryptocurrency</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2018, Akon launched his own cryptocurrency called Akoin, which is designed to help boost economic opportunity for people in Africa.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started His Own Record Label</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2007, Akon founded his own record label Konvict Muzik, which has gone on to sign artists such as Lady Gaga and T-Pain.</p></div></div>
Akon, an American R&B singer and rapper, was born on April 16th, 1973 and is currently 50 years old. He is best known for his successful solo singles such as "Locked Up," "Smack That," and "Don't Matter," as well as for his collaboration work with other artists.
Akon has an estimated net worth of $80M. He is a successful singer, songwriter, record producer, and entrepreneur from America. He earns from record sales, world tours, and brand endorsements. Other sources of his wealth come from investments in multiple businesses.
