American-Senegalese singer, Akon, has reportedly been dragged into a legal battle after his wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce to end their 29-year marriage.
Reports suggest that Tomeka is demanding €100 million as compensation following years of alleged irreconcilable differences.
The longtime couple, who have been together since the early days of Akon’s music career, were once regarded as one of the entertainment industry’s most enduring unions.
However, insiders claim that the marriage had been strained for years, with Tomeka citing emotional neglect and lack of transparency over Akon’s finances.
While the divorce filing shocked many fans, sources close to the family revealed that Tomeka had been contemplating separation for a while, especially after the singer’s multiple relationships became public.
The couple share children together, although details of custody arrangements remain undisclosed.
Court reportedly finds only $10,000 in Akon’s account
In a surprising twist, the court handling the divorce proceedings reportedly discovered that Akon had only $10,000 in his personal account.
This revelation has sparked widespread debate online, given the singer’s reputation for wealth and philanthropy across Africa and the United States.
A source close to the case alleged that Akon’s fortune might be strategically stored elsewhere, particularly in his mother’s account. “The court couldn’t trace the bulk of his assets directly to him,” the insider claimed, fuelling speculation that the singer could be protecting his wealth ahead of the divorce settlement.
Despite the claims, Akon has not publicly responded to the reports. His legal team is yet to issue an official statement addressing the allegations or confirming whether the discovered account balance reflects his actual financial status.
Social media reacts to shocking divorce revelations
The news of Akon’s alleged $10,000 account balance has taken social media by storm, sparking thousands of reactions and memes across X (formerly Twitter).
Some users defended Akon, suggesting that wealthy individuals often structure their finances in ways that make liquid cash appear limited. Others, however, questioned why the singer’s spouse of nearly three decades would seek such a massive settlement if his financial standing was unclear.
Neither Akon nor Tomeka has made a public statement clarifying the current status of their marriage or financial dispute.
