Akon, born Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam in 1973 in Saint Louis, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, music producer, and businessman of Senegalese descent. He is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of the 21st century, with total earnings reaching $30 million according to Forbes. He gained prominence in 2004 with his debut album 'Locked Up,' and his second album 'Konvicted' earned him a Grammy nomination for the hit song 'Smack That.' In 2005, he faced legal issues for drug and weapon charges.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
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Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 310 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Akon
strong, powerful
Read Full Akon Name AnalysisApril 16, 1973 Facts
Generation Group
Akon belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: St. Louis
Educated At: William L. Dickinson High School | Clark Atlanta University
Occupation: philanthropist | rapper | songwriter | record producer | singer | entrepreneur
Awards Received: Grammy nomination for 'Smack That'
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for April 16, 1973
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 16, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Aries 35 | 27 Aries 0 | 16 Gemini 49 |
Moon | 16 Libra 56 | 7 Sagittarius 36 | 15 Virgo 20 |
Mercury | 29 Pisces 49 | 0 Aries 20 | 6 Cancer 16 |
Venus | 28 Aries 24 | 24 Pisces 54 | 2 Cancer 23 |
Mars | 14 Aquarius 49 | 29 Cancer 25 | 21 Pisces 13 |
Jupiter | 9 Aquarius 2 | 18 Gemini 38 | 11 Aquarius 50 |
Saturn | 17 Gemini 16 | 26 Pisces 14 | 23 Gemini 24 |
Uranus | 20 Libra 49 | 25 Taurus 33 | 19 Libra 8 |
Neptune | 7 Sagittarius 2 | 0 Aries 37 | 5 Sagittarius 44 |
Pluto | 2 Libra 25 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 1 Libra 40 |
Rahu | 11 Capricorn 38 | 25 Pisces 53 | 8 Capricorn 53 |
Ketu | 11 Cancer 38 | 25 Virgo 53 | 8 Cancer 53 |
Chandra Kundali (Equal House, North Indian Diamond Chart)

Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Akon's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 02 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 11 April, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 18 October, 2025 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 27 November, 2025