Akon is one of the most prominent singers, songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor from New Jersey.
He is a nobleman that continues to help out his people in Africa. He is also the founder of two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distributions which his tracks took pride in having been certified Platinum and Gold.
To learn more about Akon’s net worth as of 2018 then keep reading as we will provide you more information on his journey to success.
Personal Details
Celebrity Name: A-Kon, El Negreeto
Full Name: Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam
Gender: Male
Birthday: April 16, 1973
Place of Origin: Newark, New Jersey, US
Age: 45
Height: 5’11” ft
Weight: 78 Kg
Nationality: American
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Status: Married
Wife: Tomeka Thiam
Profession: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Record Producer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Akon Total Net Worth: $80 million
Early Life and Controversial Beginning
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, a Senegalese descent was born in 1973 to a Muslim family. He is commonly known as the R&B singer Akon with a net worth of over $80 million.
He is a child nurtured into learning music by his mother named Kine Gueye Thiam together with his jazz percussionist father, Mor Thiam. Akon’s eagerness to explore the wonders of music manifested itself in him being able to learn several musical instruments at a very early age.
He has a strong roots from Senegal but he spent his childhood going back and forth between the United States and Senegal until he turned seven where his family finally settled in Newark, New Jersey.
Akon had a hard time adjusting with the new environment and the situation did not help him move forward with his education.
Akon dropped out of school and was involved in an auto theft organization summing up to 3 years behind bars. Whether he was in jail or not, music business and recordings caught his attention leading him to his success in 2003 of receiving his own record label.
Professional Career
Akon had a good relationship with Devyne Stephens, president of Upfront Megatainment, and had been involved in several recordings until eventually signing him professionally dealing with a huge record right from the start.
His tracks caught producer “Knowbody” encouraging him to produce a debut album whilst assisting him in the process.
Akon’s debut album in 2004, Trouble, swiftly skyrocketed making his presence in the music industry known across the globe securing the top 8th spot in the Billboard Hot 100.
His songs entitled “Locked Up” and “Lonely” were at the top of the chart the longest for over fifteen weeks. In the next few years, Akon collaborated with other renowned artists, most notably Young Jeezy in his album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101.
With his reputation, Akon started a new label for Interscope Records releasing his second album called Konvicted. This album stayed in the Top 20 of Billboard 200 and sold 3 million units for a year. The album featured his collaborations with Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Styles P.
His career was becoming much more than just him releasing his recordings instead, he was also aiding various artists such as Flipsyde to release their albums as well as co-writing Lady Gaga’s track entitled “Just Dance” in 2008.
Other Career Ventures
Although Akon harbors fame and reputation in the music industry, he has also been involved with business ventures.
He started a clothing line in 2008 called Konvict clothing simultaneously launching Aliaune, another high-end clothing brand. Not just that, he also made a debut in acting appearing in some reality shows and movies.
Akon is also known for his philanthropic works including his project Akon Lighting Africa in 2014 which provides electricity to several cities in Africa and a charity movement for unprivileged children in Africa called Konfidence Foundation.
In 2018, Akon revealed that he is working with the Senegal Government in creating a futuristic city with a cryptocurrency-based economy named Akon City with Akoin as a means for all transactions.
Akon Awards and Nominations
Akon’s various album releases created a huge leap to his success, it has made him a total of 95 nominations and 35 awards won from various notable award events.
He harbors 5 wins in World Music Awards, a BET Hip-hop Awards as the Producer of the Year in 2008 as well as leaving a big impression to the Teens winning as the Male Breakout Artist of the year.
He also managed to win 5 consecutive ASCAP Awards from the year 2007 to the year 2011 with several of his hit songs.
Akon Total Net Worth
Currently, Akon’s net worth has been able to reach a rough estimate of $80 million in 2018. The main reason for this is deep-rooted from his determination with his futuristic outlook towards his profession both in the music industry with much support coming from his business ventures.