Akon
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Akon
Summary
Akon is a human[1]. He was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on April 16, 1973[3]. He worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], businessperson[7], and philanthropist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,484 views/month, #1,963 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in St. Louis[2], Akon…
- Akon was born on April 16, 1973[3].
- Akon's father was Mor Thiam[10].
- Akon held citizenship in United States[11].
- Akon held citizenship in Senegal[12].
- English was Akon's native language[13].
- Akon worked as a singer[4].
- Akon worked as a songwriter[5].
- Akon worked as a record producer[6].
- Akon's professions included businessperson[7].
- Akon worked as a philanthropist[8].
- Akon worked as a rapper[14].
- Akon was educated at William L. Dickinson High School[15].
- Akon's education included a stint at Clark Atlanta University[16].
- Akon's religion is recorded as Muslim[17].
- Akon is recorded as male[18].
- Akon's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Akon's genre is contemporary R&B[20].
- Akon's genre is hip-hop[21].
- Akon's genre is dance-pop[22].
- Akon's genre is Europop[23].
- Akon's genre is pop music[24].
- Akon's genre is pop rap[25].
- Akon's genre is dancehall[26].
- Akon's genre is reggae[27].
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Origins and Family
Akon was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on April 16, 1973[3]. His father was Mor Thiam[10]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at William L. Dickinson High School[15], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1906[30] and Clark Atlanta University[16], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1865[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], businessperson[7], philanthropist[8], and rapper[14].
Personal Life
Akon's religion is recorded as Muslim[17].
Why It Matters
Akon ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65,484 views/month, #1,963 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Akon born?
Akon was born in St. Louis[2].
Who were Akon's parents?
Akon's father was Mor Thiam[10].
What did Akon do for work?
Akon worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], record producer[6], businessperson[7], and philanthropist[8].
Where did Akon go to school?
Akon was educated at William L. Dickinson High School[15] and Clark Atlanta University[16].