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Akon's Wife Tomeka Thiam Files for Divorce After 28 Years of Marriage

Tomeka Thiam seeks spousal support and primary physical custody of their 17-year-old child amid divorce after nearly 30 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.

  • Tomeka Thiam, Akon's wife, initiated divorce proceedings on September 11, ending nearly 29 years of marriage.
  • The filing, which cited irreconcilable differences, was submitted shortly before the couple would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on September 15.
  • Tomeka is requesting shared legal custody and exclusive physical care of their 17-year-old daughter, Journey, while also pursuing spousal support and preventing Akon from receiving any.
  • Akon, 52, has openly shared that he is the father of nine children and actively provides for them, frequently speaking about his cultural acceptance of having multiple partners and the dynamics of his extended family.
  • The divorce represents an important personal milestone for Akon and indicates that he and Tomeka Thiam are moving forward with both a legal and emotional separation, although neither has made additional public comments at this time.
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Tomeka Thaim, the wife of American singer Akon, has filed for divorce just four days before their 29th wedding anniversary. According to American media, Tomeka filed for divorce on Thursday, September 11, citing irreconcilable differences. She stated that the date of separation will be determined later. Thaim has requested joint legal custody of her 17-year-old daughter, Journey. AkonAt the same time, she requested that she take physical custody…

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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