Grammy-nominated singer and producer Akon is now facing a hit bigger than any chart-topper; a €100 million divorce demand that’s making global headlines and memes faster than you can say “Locked Up.”
After 29 years of marriage, Akon’s longtime wife Tomeka Thiam has decided to call it quits, but not quietly. Court documents show she’s demanding a jaw-dropping €100 million as part of their split, claiming she helped build Akon’s empire that spans music, real estate, and the ambitious Akon Lighting Africa project.
But the court’s discovery has fans scratching their heads and laughing nervously: despite the singer’s global fame and a reported net worth north of $60 million, his personal bank account reportedly holds just $10,000.
Yes — ten thousand. With four zeros.
Sources close to the case say most of Akon’s fortune appears to be tucked safely away under his mother’s name, not his own. Whether that’s strategic asset protection or just “Mama’s got the money,” is anyone’s guess.
Legal analysts have already dubbed it “the case of the missing millions.” One divorce attorney told reporters.
“If the assets aren’t in his name, the court can’t touch them — but his wife’s lawyers definitely will try.”
Social media went wild within hours. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with memes like “When your wife wants €100M and you only got gas money” and “Akon should’ve invested in ‘Lonely’ insurance.”
Others suspect this could be a genius move — a financial “Smack That” on the legal system itself.
As the divorce battle heats up, Akon has stayed silent, leaving fans guessing whether his next song will be called “Locked Up (Again)” or “Mama Got My Millions.”
For now, one thing is clear: this isn’t just a love story gone wrong — it’s a full-blown financial thriller, with a chorus of lawyers, shocked fans, and a very rich mom.
