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 53 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.

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Nov 13, 2023
Akon

The Superfan Tour

Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
Nov 12, 2023
Akon

The Superfan Tour

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Citizens House of Blues Boston Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 08, 2023
Akon

A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop

YouTube Theater Inglewood, California, United States
Nov 07, 2023
Akon

The Superfan Tour

The Fillmore Silver Spring Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
Nov 05, 2023
Akon

The Superfan Tour

The Fillmore Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 03, 2023
Akon

The Superfan Tour

Marathon Music Works Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 02, 2023
Akon

The Superfan Tour

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Tabernacle Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Aug 19, 2023
Akon / Lil Tjay / GETTOMASA / bladee / Mikael Gabriel / Jambo

Blockfest

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Ratinanniemi Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland
Aug 18, 2023
Blockfest
"Blockfest" / Akon / Lil Tjay / GETTOMASA / bladee / Mikael Gabriel / Jambo
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Ratinanniemi Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland
Aug 18, 2023 –
Aug 19, 2023
Findings Festival 2023
David Guetta / Akon / Gryffin / bbno$ / Ramón / Sean Paul / Ballinciaga / Kamelen / Roc Boyz / Victoria Nadine / Stig Brenner / RAYE / Toomanylefthands / Bausa / Hanna Ferm
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Bislett Stadion Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Show Duplicate for Aug 18, 2023
Jun 24, 2023
Hot in Herre 2023
T.I. / Ne-Yo / Akon / Nelly / Rick Ross / Keri Hilson / Ja Rule / Fat Joe / Chingy
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Downsview Park Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 12, 2023 –
May 13, 2023
Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit
Mary J. Blige / Jodeci / Jeezy / Jadakiss / Busta Rhymes / Method Man / DJ Drama / Kenny Burns / Lauryn Hill / Summer Walker / Lucky Daye / Muni Long / Coco Jones / DJ Mars / K camp / Lloyd / Young Dro / T.I. / Ciara / Lola Brooke / Missy Elliott / Dem Franchize Boyz / Akon / Annie Tracy / The Amours Show all bands
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State Farm Arena Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Feb 22, 2023
Akon

Live Music concert

Doha, Doha, Qatar
Nov 13, 2022
Friday Jams 2022
Macklemore / Akon / Ashanti / Jay Sean / Fat Man Scoop / Jeremih / Shaggy
Western Springs Stadium Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Nov 12, 2022
Fridayz Live
Macklemore / TLC / Akon / Ashanti / Shaggy / Jay Sean / Jeremiah / Fatman Scoop / DJ Havana Brown
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Show Duplicate for Nov 12, 2022
Nov 11, 2022
Fridayz Live - Brisbane 2022
Macklemore / TLC / Akon / Ashanti / Shaggy / Jay Sean / Dru Hill / Lumidee / havana brown / Yo Mafia / Fatman Scoop / Jeremih
Brisbane Showgrounds Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nov 06, 2022
Akon

Fridayz Live Adelaide

Adelaide Entertainment Centre Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Nov 05, 2022
Macklemore / TLC / Akon / Ashanti / Shaggy / Jay Sean / Dru Hill / Lumidee / havana brown / Yo Mafia / Fatman Scoop
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HBF Park Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Show Duplicate for Nov 05, 2022
Nov 04, 2022
Fridayz Live
Macklemore / TLC / Akon / Craig David / Ashanti / Shaggy / Jay Sean / Dru Hill / Fatman Scoop / Yo! Mafia
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Rod Laver Arena Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Show Duplicate for Nov 04, 2022
Sep 30, 2022
Akon Al-Manara Arena Cairo, Egypt
Sep 22, 2022 –
Sep 26, 2022
Green Light Gang Experience
50 Cent / Akon / Fat Joe / Trina / Remy Ma / Jeremih / DJ Premier / So Solid Crew
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St. Julians St. Julians, Malta

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Ne-Yo / Akon
May 17, 2026
 Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
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Ne-Yo / Akon
May 17, 2026
 Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
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MTV Video Music Awards 2007
Sep 9, 2007
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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MTV Europe Music Awards 2005
Nov 3, 2005
 Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Wiscansin Fest on Jun 8, 2024 [223-small]

Wiscansin Fest
Jun 8, 2024
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN on Jun 11, 2026 [717-small]

David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN
Jun 11, 2026
 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
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David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN on Jun 11, 2026 [715-small]

David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN
Jun 11, 2026
 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
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David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN on Jun 11, 2026 [714-small]

David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN
Jun 11, 2026
 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
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David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN on Jun 11, 2026 [713-small]

David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN
Jun 11, 2026
 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
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David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN on Jun 11, 2026 [712-small]

David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN
Jun 11, 2026
 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
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David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN on Jun 11, 2026 [711-small]

David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN
Jun 11, 2026
 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
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David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN on Jun 11, 2026 [710-small]

David Guetta / Armin van Buuren / Afrojack / Jennifer Lopez / Akon / MORTEN
Jun 11, 2026
 Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
  Uploaded by ThierryF

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