R&B star Akon is facing major changes in his personal life as his wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce just four days before what would have been their 29th wedding anniversary.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Tomeka cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The filing outlines her request for joint legal custody of the couple’s 17-year-old child, while also seeking sole physical custody, meaning the teenager would primarily live with her. She is also asking the court to grant her spousal support but to deny any such payments to Akon.
The couple, who married in 1996, have spent nearly three decades together. The timing of the filing—coming so close to a major milestone—adds an especially dramatic layer to the separation.
So far, Akon has not issued a public response to the divorce filing, and it remains unclear whether he intends to contest Tomeka’s custody or financial requests. Details surrounding the nature of the “irreconcilable differences” cited in the filing have not been disclosed.
The split marks the end of one of the artist’s longest-standing relationships, and with a child still at home and financial matters to resolve, the case is likely to draw further attention in the weeks ahead.
