Tomeka Thiam Files for Divorce From Akon After Nearly 30 Years of Marriage.

After almost three decades of marriage, Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce marking the end of one of the R&B star’s longest and most private relationships.

According to court documents filed on September 11, 2025, Tomeka cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. The timing of the filing stunned fans, as it came just days before the couple would have celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary.

The couple shares a 17-year-old daughter, Journey. In the divorce papers, Tomeka requested joint legal custody of their daughter, ensuring both parents would continue making important decisions about her life. However, she also asked for primary physical custody, meaning Journey would live with her most of the time, with Akon granted visitation rights.

In addition, Tomeka is seeking spousal support from Akon, while requesting that the singer not be awarded any support in return.

Akon and Tomeka tied the knot in 1996, long before the singer’s rise to international fame with hits like Smack That and Locked Up. Unlike many celebrity marriages, their relationship was largely kept away from the public eye, despite Akon’s well-known admission of practicing polygamy and being linked to other women, including Amira.

Tomeka, however, has been widely recognized as the artist’s wife and the mother of one of his six children. Her decision to end the marriage after nearly three decades has left fans reflecting on the personal challenges behind Akon’s glamorous career.

As the divorce proceedings unfold, the focus will be on custody arrangements and financial support. Meanwhile, fans are watching closely to see how Akon, a global superstar with a notoriously private personal life, will respond to this new chapter.

One thing is certain: the end of Akon and Tomeka’s marriage closes a significant chapter in the singer’s personal story — just as he continues shaping his legacy in music and philanthropy.