Akon Concert History

Akon (born Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, April 16, 1973, in St. Louis, Missouri) is a 51 year-old R&B/hip-hop artist who rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of his debut album “Trouble,” which spawned the hit singles "Lonely," a modern reimagining of Bobby Vinton's "Mr. Lonely," "Locked Up" (feat. Styles P), “Ghetto,” and “Belly Dancer (Bananza).” Two years later, he dropped his sophomore album "Konvicted,” which featured chart-toppers like "Smack That" (feat. Eminem), "I Wanna Love You" (feat. Snoop Dogg), and "Don't Matter.” His third album, “Freedom,” followed in 2008 and included hits like "Right Now (Na Na Na)" and “I’m So Paid” (feat. Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy). Eleven years later, Akon released “El Negreeto” and “Akonda.” While neither performed as well as his early works, Akon remains a revered figure in modern pop culture.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 06, 2008
R.E.M. / Editors / Akon / Common / The Stooges / The Pigeon Detectives / Gossip / Deep Dish / The Whip / The Courteeners / Sharam / Jeff Mills / Luciano / Dubfire / Paolo Mojo / Paul Woolford / Nic Fanciulli / 2020 Soundsystem / DJ Nano / Ralph La...
R.E.M. / Editors / Akon / Common / The Stooges / The Pigeon Detectives / Gossip / Deep Dish / The Whip / The Courteeners / Sharam / Jeff Mills / Luciano / Dubfire / Paolo Mojo / Paul Woolford / Nic Fanciulli / 2020 Soundsystem / DJ Nano / Ralph Lawson / Taito Tikaro / Dominique Costa / DJ Isis Show all bands
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Castelló d'Empúries Girona, Spain
Jul 03, 2008 –
Jul 13, 2008
Ottawa Bluesfest 2008
Snoop Dogg / Akon / wyclef jean / Feist / Fergie / Three Days Grace / Metric / Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 / José González / TV On the Radio / James Taylor / Theory of a Deadman / The Black Crowes / Steely Dan / Kid Beyond / Primus / Ladytron / Calexico / Lucinda Williams / Infected Mushroom / Widespread Panic / The Tragically Hip / Brian Wilson / Donna Summer / Secret Machines / Wintersleep / Angélique Kidjo / Matthew Good / Jason Collett / Great Big Sea / The Most Serene Republic / Crooked Still / Corb Lund / Adrian Belew / Royal Wood / Dweezil Zappa / Luke Doucet / Les Breastfeeders / NQ Arbuckle / Love Machine / Tara Holloway / Hilotrons / Amanda Rheaume / Silver Creek / Jetplanes of Abraham Show all bands
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Unknown venue Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Show Duplicates for Jul 03, 2008
Jun 28, 2008
Akon / So. Florida Summerfest '08: Akon / Lil Wayne / Keyshia Cole BB&T Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jun 26, 2008
Keyshia Cole / Hot Jam 7 featuring: Keishia Cole / Rick Ross / Ray J / Akon / Mcqueen / Billy Boy on Poison XL Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Jun 23, 2008
Akon Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
Apr 28, 2008
Akon Ryan Center, University of Rhode Island Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Apr 23, 2008
DJ Quickie Mart / Akon Burbank Studios Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 18, 2008
Akon / Fat Joe / Black Violin

Urban Desert 2008

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Feb 22, 2008
Akon Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Jan 19, 2008
Akon / Kid Sister / A-Trak Solo Nightclub Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 05, 2008
Akon NYCB LIVE: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum New York, New York, United States
Nov 25, 2007
Ciara / Akon Dodge Arena Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Nov 16, 2007
Akon Endur City Racecourse Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Oct 30, 2007
Akon Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 29, 2007
WJMN's Monster Jam
"WJMN's Monster Jam" / MIMS / T-Pain / Plies / Lil Wayne / Akon / Kanye West / Fabolous / J. Holiday
TD Garden Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 26, 2007
Akon NYCB LIVE: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum New York, New York, United States
Oct 19, 2007
"Power 99 Powerhouse" / Powerhouse / Kanye West / 50 Cent / Akon / Rihanna

Power 99 Powerhouse

  Setlists
Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 19, 2007
Oct 18, 2007
Akon / Rihanna
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Bryce Jordan Center, Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 16, 2007
Akon Via Funchal São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Oct 15, 2007
Akon

Konvicted Tour

Pepsi on Stage Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

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Fair Saint Louis America’s Biggest Birthday Party 2017 on Jul 2, 2017 [795-small]

Fair Saint Louis America’s Biggest Birthday Party 2017
Jul 2 - 4, 2017
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Gwen Stefani / Akon / Lady Sovereign on Jun 2, 2007 [786-small]

Gwen Stefani / Akon / Lady Sovereign
Jun 2, 2007
 Noblesville, Indiana, United States
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Akon on Nov 2, 2023 [824-small]

Akon
Nov 2, 2023
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Akon on Nov 2, 2023 [820-small]

Akon
Nov 2, 2023
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Akon on Nov 17, 2023 [626-small]

Akon
Nov 17, 2023
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Akon on Nov 19, 2023 [998-small]

Akon
Nov 19, 2023
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Akon on Nov 19, 2023 [653-small]

Akon
Nov 19, 2023
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Steve Aoki / Akon / Rage Against The Machine on May 27, 2018 [454-small]

Steve Aoki / Akon / Rage Against The Machine
May 27, 2018
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United
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Akon on Nov 12, 2023 [413-small]

Akon
Nov 12, 2023
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Akon on Nov 2, 2023 [970-small]

Akon
Nov 2, 2023
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Akon on Nov 2, 2023 [971-small]

Akon
Nov 2, 2023
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Akon on Nov 2, 2023 [972-small]

Akon
Nov 2, 2023
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Akon had?

Akon has had 370 concerts.

What genre is Akon?

Akon is most often considered to be Pop, Hip Hop, United States, Rap, R&B, Dance-Pop, Contemporary R&B, and Reggae-Pop.

When is the next Akon concert?

The next Akon concert is on May 10, 2024 at Annexet in Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden.

When was the last Akon concert?

The last Akon concert was on May 08, 2024 at Tap 1 in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark.

What setlist does Akon play live?

The songs that Akon performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 19, 2023 concert at The Fillmore Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States:

  1. Out Here Grindin
  2. Shake Down
  3. Gangsta Bop
  4. Trust nobody
  5. You Don't Want It
  6. I'll Still Kill
  7. Get Way
  8. Locked Up
  9. Soul Survivor
  10. Kush
  11. I'm So Paid
  12. Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)
  13. Bartender
  14. Hypnotized
  15. Belly Dancer (Bananza)
  16. Don't Matter
  17. Danza kudoro
  18. I tried so hard
  19. Sorry, Blame It On Me
  20. Lonely
  21. Dangerous
  22. I Wanna Love You
  23. Smack That
  24. Enjoy That
  25. Prolly Cut
  26. Move
  27. Sweet escape
  28. Angel
  29. Right Now (Na Na Na)
  30. Beautiful
  31. Play Hard
  32. Sexy Bitch
  33. Til the Sun Rise Up
  34. Freedom

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