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Bio
Akon, born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, is a Senegalese-American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Akon rose to fame in 2004 with his hit single "Locked Up," followed by several other successful albums, including "Trouble," "Konvicted," and "Freedom." He has collaborated with many popular artists, including Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and T-Pain. Aside from his music career, Akon is also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist. He has launched several successful businesses, including Akon Lighting Africa, a project that aims to provide solar-powered electricity to African countries. Akon has won numerous awards throughout his career, including Grammy Awards, World Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards.
Discography
Albums12
Da -Spotlight
Da -Spotlight2019 • AlbumTracks: 24
El Negreeto
El Negreeto2019 • AlbumTracks: 8
Koncrete
Koncrete2018 • AlbumTracks: 10
KonKrete Jungle
KonKrete Jungle2012 • AlbumTracks: 12
Freedom
Freedom2008 • AlbumTracks: 13
In My Ghetto, Volume 2
In My Ghetto, Volume 22008 • AlbumTracks: 12
Konvict Kartel Vol. 2
Konvict Kartel Vol. 22007 • AlbumTracks: 10
In My Ghetto
In My Ghetto2007 • AlbumTracks: 15
As Cinco Melhores
As Cinco Melhores2007 • AlbumTracks: 15
Konvicted
Konvicted2006 • AlbumTracks: 27
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born2006 • AlbumTracks: 18
Trouble
Trouble2004 • AlbumTracks: 13
EPs2
KONVICT KULTURE PRESENTS TEEMANAY
KONVICT KULTURE PRESENTS TEEMANAY2022 • EPTracks: 4
Ain’t No Peace
Ain’t No Peace2020 • EPTracks: 7
Singles1
Konvict Allstars
Konvict Allstars2013 • SingleTracks: 12
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