American-Senegalese musician Akon and his wife, Tomeka Thiam, are divorcing after almost thirty years of marriage. Tomeka reportedly ended one of the longest celebrity marriages in the music industry by filing for divorce a few days before their 29th wedding anniversary.
Tomeka cited “irreconcilable differences” in the court documents, according to People and TMZ reports. In addition to spousal support, she is requesting primary physical custody and joint legal custody of their daughter. The couple, who have been together since the mid-1990s, appears to have had a quiet but emotional separation, according to the filing.
A viral post that claimed that Tomeka demanded €100 million and that Akon allegedly had only $10,000 in his bank account sparked a flurry of speculation about Akon’s financial situation on the internet. Nevertheless, none of these claims have been verified by reliable sources. The figures and the idea that his assets are concealed under his mother’s name are not supported by any official records or court documents.
The well-known singer of hits like “Smack That” and “Lonely,” Akon, has not yet discussed the divorce in public. He has publicly discussed his belief in polygamy over the years, which has frequently caused fans to react in different ways.
While the rumors swirl, one thing remains clear, this breakup is one of Hollywood’s most talked-about splits of the year. Whether the two will reach an amicable settlement or face a long legal battle remains to be seen, but fans everywhere are watching closely.
