Based on many trusted sources, Akon religion is Islam, he might not practicing Islam lessons, but he often said that he is a Muslim and believe to Allah. As for your information, he was born as Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam in Missouri on April 16, 1973. His popularity rose drastically after his song I Wanna Love You liked by many people around the world. The song also reached number one at the Billboard hot 100 chart. Then, his next singles and albums were successful accepted by public including Don’t Matter, Mama Africa, We Don’t Care and many more.
By seeing his appearances, we can know easily that he is black ethnic. Both of parents were from Senegal, a country located in West Africa. Akon mom’s and dad Mor Thiam are considered for having Wolof Senegalese descent. At an interview, Akon said that Senegal is his hometown. And he has so many families in the country who lived for many generations in there.
Back to his religious views, as above explanation, Akon is a Muslim. Some of his songs described about Allah and Islam. He also has three wives, it is one of Muhammad prophet lessons that allowed for having up to four wives if you can be fair. But, we don’t know if Akon can be fair with his three wives. It is one of the most heavy lessons in Islam. Only few Muslims who can do it. What do you think guys?
Name: Akon
Religion: Islam
Ethnicity: Senegalese
Nationality: American