The early 2000s were marked by a dynamic and diverse music scene. This era also saw the mainstream success of many musical acts including, the multi talented Akon. With his string of memorable hits, ...

Iconic Multi-Platinum Artist, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist AKON is gearing up for his highly anticipated SUPERFAN TOUR and the release of his upcoming album. Fan love takes centerstage ...

3 Music Icon Bonnie Tyler, Featured on WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Album, Dies at 75 An Afrobeats-influenced, ten-track release, Akonda features a slew of emerging stars from Nigeria and other African ...

AKON was honored with the W.E.B. DuBois Freedom & Justice Award (Photo credit: Raquelle “Rocki” Harris for rolling out Akon has been able to include “more of an African influence” in his work because ...

Akon is bringing a taste of the African continent to Atlanta this weekend (July 23), with his inaugural Jollof Music And Food Festival. Akon is gearing up to introduce Atlanta’s first annual Jollof ...

Akon certainly has been busy, having been on tour recently with Konvict Kultures’ First Lady Amirror. Few artists seem to have an enduring longevity of continued success but for Akon he’s an important ...

Akon is known for making ass-shaking anthems — "Smack That," "Belly Dancer (Bananza)," and "Dangerous" to name a few. On Sundays, however, the 49-year-old makes only family-friendly music. "The music ...

Senegalese-American music star Akon has opened up about his role in Wizkid's early career, revealing that he signed the ...