Akon and his wife, Tomeka Thiam, are on the verge of ending their marriage. On September 11, 2025, just days before what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary, Tomeka filed for divorce in Fulton County, Georgia. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.

The couple married on September 15, 1996, and share a 17-year-old daughter named Journey. In her filing, Tomeka is seeking joint legal custody of their daughter. She also wants physical custody for herself, with Akon having visitation rights.

Financially, Tomeka is requesting spousal support from Akon. She has also asked the court to deny any request by Akon for spousal support. Although they have been married for nearly three decades, this marks a major turn in their relationship, especially given Akon’s public profile and his statements in past years about having multiple children and practicing polygamy.

Akon has discussed in interviews that he has nine children in total and has defended his beliefs in polygamy, saying it is part of his cultural heritage. Despite this background, details from the filing and the timing have drawn attention from fans and media alike.

As of now, neither Akon nor Tomeka has made further public comment beyond the court documents. The legal process is expected to address custody and financial matters in due course.