Akon founded the record labels Konvict Muzik in 2004 and KonLive Distribution in 2007, through which he has signed commercially successful acts including Lady Gaga, T-Pain, R. City, Kardinal Offishall, …

5 days ago · GRAMMY award-winning hitmaker NE-YO and GRAMMY award-winning multi-platinum recording artist AKON announced their co-headlining ‘Nights Like This’ global tour. Produced by Live …

Ne-Yo & Akon will perform 36 shows. Age restrictions may apply, so visit the official venue site to learn more. Read the presale section for more information about accessing those sales. The general sale …

Akon is a Grammy-nominated Senegalese-American artist, producer, entrepreneur, and actor, known for his impact on the global music scene and the African music movement. His unique style blends...

4 days ago · Ne-Yo & Akon to Celebrate Their ‘Era-Defining Hits’ With Co-Headlining Tour: Here Are the Dates The worldwide Nights Like This trek is set to kick off in Dublin on April 24.

Jul 14, 2025 · This is the case for five-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Akon, who is beginning to carve a lane for himself in the country music scene. "Country is a passion project. It's an opportunity for me …

2 days ago · Listen to music by Akon on Apple Music. Find top songs and albums by Akon including Bartender (feat. Akon), Smack That (feat. Eminem) and more.

3 days ago · Ne-Yo and Akon are bringing their biggest hits back to the stage with the newly announced global tour.

Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) eventually settled in the USA, in the state of New Jersey.

4 days ago · NE-YO and Akon announce the Nights Like This global tour with 57 dates across Europe, the UK, Canada, and the U.S.