Akon’s spouse, Tomeka Thiam, has filed for divorce from Akon after virtually 30 years of marriage.

According to court documents, Thiam filed for divorce simply 4 days earlier than what would have been their twenty ninth marriage ceremony anniversary. The submitting cites irreconcilable variations as the rationale for the cut up, bringing a near the couple’s lengthy and infrequently personal union.

In her petition, Thiam is requesting joint authorized custody of their baby, whereas additionally in search of main bodily custody. She is asking the courtroom to grant her spousal assist, however has made it clear that Akon shouldn’t be eligible to obtain any monetary assist from her.

The submitting marks a major private flip for Akon, who has usually balanced his worldwide music profession, enterprise ventures, and household life underneath the highlight. Despite being a worldwide star, the artist has usually stored a lot of his marriage and household issues out of public view.

Neither Akon nor Thiam has issued a public assertion addressing the divorce submitting as of but.