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“This is not ME,” Akon’s wife Tomeka Thiam clarifies after mistress mistaken for her at India concert

Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, clarified online after a woman performing on his India tour was mistakenly ID’d as her


Pop Culture & Art November 17, 2025 Less than a minute read
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Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, addressed confusion online after a woman performing during the singer’s India tour was mistakenly identified as her.

During the three-city tour across Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, a viral social media post labeled a woman on stage as Tomeka Thiam.

The post prompted a response from Tomeka, who wrote: “Take my name off of this. This is a mistress, not Tomeka Thiam. This is not ME. I have no association with this girl. Please delete my name off this post. Thank you.”

The tour has drawn additional attention after another viral video showed fans in Bengaluru pulling down Akon’s pants during a performance, sparking outrage among his supporters.

The singer and his wife recently announced their divorce after 29 years of marriage. The couple shares a 17-year-old daughter, and the exact status of the divorce is still unclear.

Social media users have reacted strongly to both the mistaken identity and Akon’s personal life, with some discussing the pressures of touring and relationships.

Despite the controversy, Akon’s tour continues, with performances across India attracting large audiences.

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