ATLANTA (BN24)— Tomeka Thiam, the longtime wife of singer Akon, has filed for divorce, ending a marriage that began nearly three decades ago.
According to court documents, Thiam stated that she and Akon were married in September 1996 but are now parting ways due to irreconcilable differences. The couple shares a 17-year-old child, and Thiam is seeking joint legal custody while requesting physical custody. She is also asking for spousal support, but has requested the court to deny any such payments to Akon.
The filing brings a rare moment of legal clarity to the singer’s often ambiguous remarks about his marital life. Akon has been notably vague over the years about the number of women he considers his wives, citing cultural and religious reasons, but Thiam’s legal action makes her position unambiguous.
As of Saturday, Akon has not made any public comments regarding the divorce.
