Rapper and entrepreneur Akon is facing some personal life changes. His first wife, Tomeka Thiam, filed for divorce last week, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple had been married since 2016.
Soon after the news broke, fans began speculating online about how many wives Akon has. His second wife, Amirror, took to Instagram to clear up the confusion. She stated that she and Akon are still happily married and confirmed that he only has two wives, not four, as some fans had suggested. She added that polygamy is part of their culture and something they embrace openly.
Though the divorce is moving forward, Akon is still legally married to Amirror. For some, this sparked a new conversation about polygamy and whether having more than one wife can provide stability in situations like this.