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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Akon, Tomeka Thiam Divorce: What Really Happened To $6B 'Wakanda' Dream That Never Came True?

Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce from Akon just before their 29th anniversary, a split that mirrors the failure of his $6 billion 'Wakanda' city vision in Senegal. (Credit: Instagram / Akon)

The spectacular $6 billion (£4.47 billion) 'Wakanda' vision was meant to transform Akon City into a futuristic hub, yet it seems this ambitious dream has stalled. Now, as details emerge of Akon's divorce from his long-time partner, Tomeka Thiam, many are asking if the collapse of their marriage is intertwined with the fate of the colossal project.

What truly happened behind the scenes to extinguish the hope of this 'real-life Wakanda'?

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