Akon's Wife Files for Divorce on 29th Anniversary; Seeks Spousal Support

Tomeka Thiam, the wife of singer Akon, filed for divorce on their 29th marriage anniversary in Fulton County, Georgia. The court documents, filed on September 11, 2025, requested the dissolution of the marriage, joint legal custody of their child, and spousal support.

Tomeka cited irreconcilable differences as the grounds for divorce and urged the court to deny Akon's request to end the marriage. The couple, who got married in September 1996, shares a daughter.

The divorce filing marks the end of their long-standing marriage, with Tomeka seeking legal separation from the famous singer.