Akon's real name

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

It's true! Born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 16 or 30, 1973 (exact date not completely verified), Akon is the son of Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam. Akon was originally taught to play the djembe. He was born in the United States so he would not have to go through the immigration progress, but he lived in Dakar, Senegal until he was age 7, and the split time between Senegal and the United States until he was 15 when he permanently moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. Legally, Akon is verified under the name Aliaune Thiam, and he also claims to be Muslim and does not drink due to his faith.