Tomeka Thiam, the longtime wife of global music icon Akon, has filed for divorce shortly before what would have been their 29th anniversary. Court records revealed that the singer reportedly declared assets worth only $10,000 (around 14 million Rwandan francs), sparking public debate about how one of the world’s most famous artists could have so little to his name. Many fans have linked this twist to earlier celebrity divorce cases, such as Achraf Hakimi’s, where key assets were reportedly registered under a parent’s name.
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Tomeka has requested custody of their 17-year-old daughter and equal rights in all legal decisions. Meanwhile, public attention now turns to Akon, as questions rise over whether his properties were legally protected under family ownership. Despite the controversy, social media users have reacted with mixed opinions—some questioning transparency, while others praise Akon’s financial strategy as “geniu
