Akon
Biography
Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973),better known as Akon, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, businessman, record producer and actor. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up", the first single from his debut album Trouble.
Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape ft. Akon
VideoKnown For
TV
Raw
Self
1993
TV
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
1975
TV
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
TV
Punk'd
Self
2003
TV
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
1988
TV
Sherri
Self - Guest
2022
TV
MTV Video Music Awards
Self
1984
TV
SINGER
Self
2013
TV
Miss USA
Self - Entertainment
1963
TV
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Self
1995
TV
MTV Europe Music Awards
Self - Performer
1994
TV
Star Academy
Self
2001
TV
History 101
Self (archive footage)
2020
Film
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Akon
2016
TV
Free Radio
Self
2008
TV
Smash Hits Poll Winners Party
1988
Film
American Heist
Sugar
2014
TV
Music Nuggets
Self
2010
Film
Black November
Opuwei
2012
Filmography
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