Music star, Akon set to host 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draw

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Music star, Akon set to host 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draw

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Popular music star Akon has been revealed as the host for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draw. The music star is set to host this big event which will be coming up on Thursday. This will be held at the new Parc Des Expositions, in Abidjan.

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Akon is a Senegalese-American singer and he will be hosting alongside the former Côte d’Ivoire captain, who is Yaya Toure. This event is where the 24 Nations that are qualified will get to know their group-stage opponents. The event is a big one and it will be broadcast in more than 50 countries around the world. The Africa Cup of Nations is set to be held from January 13 to the 11th of February 2024. This will be the 34th edition of the event and it will be hosted by Cote d’Ivoire.

Who is Akon
His real name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam but he is known simply as Akon. He is a singer, songwriter and a record producer. The music artist is 50 years old and he is married to Tomeka Thiam.
Akon was born on the 16th of April 1973 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States to his parents Kine Gueye Thiam and Mor Thiam. Some of his Songs include Chammak Challo from 2011, Lonely from 2003, Right Now from 2008 and Smack That.

What is Akon's net worth?
Akon's net worth is estimated to be $60 million as of 2023. his wealth comes from his music career and some of his business ventures.

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How many children does Akon have?
Akon's wife is Tomeka Thiam but Akon has other children from other women. He once revealed that he has a total of 6 children from 3 women. He keeps his private life and family out of the public eye. His affairs are very private.