Singer Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce just days before what would have been the couple’s 29th wedding anniversary. Their marriage began in 1996.
Key Details
- Filing date: September 11, 2025.
- Reason cited: “Irreconcilable differences.”
- The couple share a 17-year-old daughter, Journey.
- Thiam is asking for joint legal custody, but sole physical custody of their daughter.
- She also requests spousal support, and has asked the court to block Akon from receiving spousal support from her.
What Is
Not
Confirmed
- There is no current public evidence that she has asked for half of all his assets. Various reports mention spousal support and custody, but not explicit requests to split everything equally.
- The exact separation date is listed as “TBD” (to be determined) in court filings.
- Because Akon has multiple wives (or lived-in partners) as he has stated previously, the financial complexity could be considerable, but specific asset division details are not publicly available yet.
Why This Is a Big Deal
- After nearly three decades of marriage, this is one of the longer high-profile relationships in hip hop to dissolve. It draws public interest due to the longevity, Akon’s fame, and his unconventional family structure.
- Custody & support issues are already in focus, particularly how joint legal custody vs physical custody will be handled.
- Thiam’s request to deny Akon spousal support is somewhat rare when an artist of his financial status is involved—this may lead to negotiations or, if contested, court rulings that set precedents.
- The timing—just before their 29th anniversary—adds emotional weight and public attention.
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