Akon's wife filed for divorce just days before their 29th anniversary. Tomeka Thiam has decided to officially end their marriage after almost three decades. The filing is a big change in the life of the world-famous musician.

What made Akon's wife, Tomeka Thiam, want to get a divorce?

Tomeka Thiam reportedly cited irreconcilable differences with Akon in her filing, saying they couldn't work out their differences. The timing is interesting because the couple filed for divorce only four days before their 29th wedding anniversary on September 15, as per a report by TMZ.

What is in the request for custody?

Tomeka wants joint legal custody but wants to have their 17-year-old child live with them. She also asked the court to stop any possible spousal support payments to Akon while she asked for spousal support, reported TMZ.


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What does this mean for Akon's public image?

Akon's divorce filing is just one more thing that has been in the news about him. Other things include his personal life and business ventures. Reports say the singer has nine kids and several wives, but he hasn't said anything about this case in public, according to HNHH.


At the same time, Akon has been defending his Akon City project in Senegal, denying rumors of problems and stressing that the ambitious project is still moving forward.


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The divorce now highlights another layer of challenges, shifting public attention toward his personal life and upcoming legal proceedings.

FAQs

Why did Akon's wife want to get a divorce?
Tomeka Thiam reportedly cited irreconcilable differences with Akon in her divorce filing.

What does Tomeka Thiam want in the divorce?
She wants to be the child's guardian and get spousal support.