Akon

Akon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, which his parents arranged so that he would have American citizenship, and not encounter future immigration problems.[3][4] He is the son of Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam, Akon was raised in a musical setting and taught to play several instruments including the djembe.[3] At age 7, he moved with his family to Union City, New Jersey,[5] splitting his time between the United States and Senegal until settling in Newark, New Jersey.[3] Growing up in New Jersey, Akon had difficulties getting along with other children. When he and his older brother reached high school, his parents left them on their own in Jersey City and moved the rest of the family to Atlanta, Georgia.[6]

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