Akon’s real name is Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam.

Akon’s father is Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam. He was born in St. Louis, but lived back in Senegal until the age of 7. After that, he split time between living in the United States and Senegal until finally settling down in New Jersey at age 15.

Watch Akon pronounce it..!

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