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Akon

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Born 14 October 1981.

Akon is a performance name for the person Aliaune Thiam.

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  1. Akon launches anti-slavery song

    Thu 26 Mar 2009 15:42

    R&B star Akon launches a song at the UN to commemorate the victims of the slave trade.

  2. Akon admits concert charge

    Wed 17 Dec 2008 16:27

    Hip-hop star Akon pleads guilty to harassment after he was accused of throwing a...

  3. Brand Akon

    Tue 2 Dec 2008 11:50

    R&B star discusses his style - and how he sells it

Biography

Aliaune Badara Akon Thiam, better known by his middle and stage name Akon (pronounced /ˈeɪkɒn/), is a Senegalese-American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, businessman, and philanthropist. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up”, the first single from his debut album Trouble. His second album, Konvicted, earned him a Grammy Award nomination of the single "Smack That". He has since founded two record labels, Konvict Muzik and Kon Live Distribution. He is known as one of the most successful and versatile R&B singers of the 21st century, grossing over 30 million dollars a year according to Forbes. Akon often sings hooks for other artists and is currently accredited with over 200 guest appearances and 36 Billboard Hot 100 songs. He is the first solo artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice. He has had 6 Grammy Awards Nominations and has produced many hits for artist such as Lady Gaga, T-Pain, Leona Lewis and more.

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Akon, Reggie and Perfect Egg-Rolls

    Tue 27 Jan 2009 17:53 It's a very simple formula for radio magic, just take one silver-tongued presenter,... Fraser McAlpine

  2. Akon - 'Right Now (Na Na Na)'

    Thu 27 Nov 2008 10:29 I have quite liked Akon songs in the past, particularly the ones which seem to come... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Freedom 2008

    Freedom

    Reviewed by Talia Kraines

    If we're talking Marmite popstars, Akon is probably at the top of the pile.

Now on the BBC

  1. Akon at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2009

    See pictures of the R 'n' B superstar's performance at Radio 1's free festival.

    Akon at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2009

  2. Akon - Later interview

    Senegalese star talks to Later about working with Lil Wayne.

    Akon - Later interview

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. 1. Scott Mills

    Scott Mills BBC Radio 1

  2. 2. Greg James

    Greg James BBC Radio 1

  3. 3. Edith Bowman

    Edith Bowman BBC Radio 1

  4. 4. 1Xtra Chart Show

    1Xtra Chart Show BBC 1Xtra

  5. 5. Rampage

    Rampage BBC 1Xtra

  6. 6. Jo Whiley

    Jo Whiley BBC Radio 1

  7. 7. Dev

    Dev BBC 1Xtra

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 1 100%

  2. BBC 1Xtra 86%

  3. BBC Asian Network 2%

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