Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), better known by his stage name Akon (pronounced /ˈeɪkɒn/), is an American R&B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, businessman , and record producer. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.
He has since foun ... Show More