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Shock as Akon’s Wife Seeks €100 Million — Court Finds Only $10K in His Account
R&B icon and global entrepreneur Akon has found himself at the centre of a major legal and financial dispute after his wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce, bringing an end to their 29-year marriage.
The separation has sparked widespread attention after court filings revealed that the multi-award-winning artist allegedly has only $10,000 in his personal bank account.
According to court documents, Thiam is demanding €100 million as part of the divorce settlement, claiming she played a crucial role in building Akon’s vast business empire, which includes investments in music production, real estate, and the Akon Lighting Africa project.
What surprised many was the discovery that much of Akon’s reported wealth estimated at over $60 million is not registered in his name but allegedly held under his mother’s account, leading to speculation that he may have transferred assets ahead of the divorce.
Legal experts warn that the case could become complex if the court confirms that Akon does not directly control his wealth.
“If the assets are not legally under his ownership, determining a fair settlement may prove challenging,” one family law specialist commented.
The revelations have stirred debate across social media, with fans divided over whether Akon is protecting his assets or experiencing genuine financial trouble.
As of now, Akon and his representatives have not commented on the matter, as the high-profile case continues to draw global media attention.
Russian authorities have moved to block Meta-owned WhatsApp across the country, citing the company’s failure to meet domestic legal requirements.
Officials say Meta did not establish a local office, declined to cooperate with data-sharing demands, and failed to remove content deemed unlawful.
The government has also linked the messaging platform to cases of fraud and alleged extremist activities.
Following the shutdown, many users in Russia are migrating to alternative platforms such as Telegram, VK Messenger, Yandex Messenger, and the government-supported MAX application.
Dalisto Lungu, the son of Zambia’s late former president Edgar Lungu, has been stripped of assets worth more than US$1.26 million after a ruling by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court.
The court found that the properties were obtained through illicit means and ordered their forfeiture to the state. The seized assets include 79 motor vehicles, over 20 pieces of land located in various parts of Zambia, as well as a fuel service station.
In its judgment, the EFCC stated that Lungu failed to provide credible evidence of a lawful income or business operations that could reasonably explain his accumulation of such wealth.
Lungu disputed the allegations, insisting that the properties were legally acquired. However, the court ruled that his explanation was insufficient to counter the state’s case, paving the way for the assets to be confiscated.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has dismissed online allegations suggesting that its founder, Bill Gates, is responsible for a surge in mosquito populations in Kenya.
Responding on X, the foundation clarified that it does not run mosquito laboratories nor release mosquitoes in Nairobi or anywhere else in the country.
It emphasized that all its health-related initiatives are carried out in support of Kenya’s own priorities and strictly follow government regulations.
The statement came after claims shared by Kenyan lawyer and politician Paul Muite gained traction on social media, sparking intense public discussion.
Some posts alleged that genetically modified mosquitoes were being produced and released on a large scale, claims the foundation described as completely untrue.
The controversy has emerged against the backdrop of continued concern over malaria, which remains a serious public health issue in the region.
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