“Life was easier with multiple women,” Akon reflects following divorce filing
Renowned Senegalese-American singer and record producer, Akon, has sparked fresh conversations on modern relationships after claiming that his life was significantly more manageable when he practiced polygamy.
The 53-year-old music mogul, born Aliaune Badara Thiam, shared these candid reflections during a recent appearance on The Shade Room. Akon admitted that the transition to a monogamous lifestyle has lacked the spark he once enjoyed.
Ease vs. excitement
According to the “Lonely” crooner, his earlier years—marked by having multiple partners—were defined by a sense of ease and thrill that he finds missing in exclusive pairings.
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“My life was very much easier when I had multiple women surrounding me, but me being with just one woman isn’t just exciting,” Akon stated during the interview.
When pressed for details regarding his current relationship status or the number of women he is presently involved with, the singer took a playful yet guarded stance. “I plead the fifth; it will be incriminating to answer,” he remarked.
A legal and personal shift
Akon’s comments come on the heels of a major shift in his personal life. In September 2025, his wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce after 28 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple shares a daughter, Journey.
Akon has long been a vocal advocate for polygamy, often citing his cultural and personal beliefs as the foundation for his lifestyle choices.
Quick Facts: Akon’s family life
Akon’s a confirmed father of nine children (as of a 2022 interview on The Zeze Mills Show). He was married to Tomeka Thiam for nearly three decades.
He has frequently defended polygamy as a practical solution for men, particularly within an African context.
While the singer remains tight-lipped about his current household structure, his latest comments suggest that he remains unconvinced by the merits of monogamy, even as he navigates the legalities of his recent separation.
