Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (April 16, 1973) is a Senegalese-American entrepreneur, singer, and record producer. He is professionally known as Akon. Since his 2004 breakthrough with the singles "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P) and "Lonely" from his debut album Trouble (2004), he has been a major force in contemporary global music. Akon has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and has a discography that includes over 300 songs that he appears as a guest artist and over 35 songs that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Akon has announced he is developing a reality program for television. In the film titled My Brother's Keeper, Akon's two identical brothers pretend to be him to trick people in Atlanta into thinking they are Akon. They will likely attempt to receive special privileges or perks. Akon claims that his brothers, who look a lot like him, have been confused for him numerous times in Atlanta, the setting for the event. For the 2011 Bollywood film Ra. One, he worked on the music and lyrics for the English and Hindi versions of the song "Chammak Challo" with the music directing pair Vishal-Shekhar. In the 2012 Nigerian-American film Black November, Akon makes his acting debut among an ensemble cast. American Heist, an action film directed by Sarik Andreasyan and starring him, Hayden Christensen, and Adrien Brody, was released in 2014.

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Essential Event-Day Checklist

Before You Leave

Digital Tickets: Download tickets to your phone's wallet now. Venue Wi-Fi is notoriously unreliable.
ID Check: Bring a valid photo ID; many venues require it for entry or "Will Call" pickup.
Bag Policy: Most venues enforce clear bag policies or limits (typically A4 size or smaller). Check the specific venue site to avoid being turned away.
Cash & Cards: While many venues are now cashless, bring some cash as a backup.

Pro-Tips

Power Up: Bring a portable power bank. Using your phone for video and ride-sharing will drain your battery fast.
Hearing Safety: Use high-fidelity earplugs to enjoy the event while protecting your hearing.
Hydration & Energy: Eat a full meal and stay hydrated beforehand.

Dress for Success

Footwear: Wear broken-in sneakers or boots. You could be standing for 3–5 hours; avoid new shoes.
Layer Up: Wear light layers (flannel or light jacket). Venues can range from chilly to very hot.
Style: Be yourself, but it always helps to have pockets or a small crossbody bag to keep essentials secure and hands-free.

Logistics & Safety

Arrive Early: Get there 60 minutes before doors to beat the merch and security lines.
Transport: Pre-book your ride share or scout parking garages in advance to avoid post-show surges.
Stay Safe: Identify your nearest exit upon arrival and designate a meeting spot for your group.

Akon Schedule

Date	Venue	Location
Wed, Jun 17 at 8:00pm	Rogers Arena	Vancouver, BC
Fri, Jun 19 at 8:00pm	Rogers Place	Edmonton, AB
Sat, Jun 20 at 8:00pm	Scotiabank Saddledome	Calgary, AB
Mon, Jun 22 at 8:00pm	SaskTel Centre	Saskatoon, SK
Tue, Jun 23 at 8:00pm	Canada Life Centre	Winnipeg, MB
Fri, Jun 26 at 8:00pm	Bell Centre	Montreal, QC
Sat, Jun 27 at 8:00pm	TD Coliseum	Hamilton, ON
Fri, Jul 10 at 8:00pm	Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek	Raleigh, NC
Sat, Jul 11 at 8:00pm	Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood	Atlanta, GA
Sun, Jul 12 at 8:00pm	Truliant Amphitheater	Charlotte, NC
Tue, Jul 14 at 8:00pm	MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fair Grounds	Tampa, FL
Wed, Jul 15 at 8:00pm	iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre	West Palm Beach, FL
Fri, Jul 17 at 8:00pm	Jiffy Lube Live	Bristow, VA
Sat, Jul 18 at 8:00pm	Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach, VA
Sun, Jul 19 at 8:00pm	PNC Bank Arts Center	Holmdel, NJ
Tue, Jul 21 at 8:00pm	Xfinity Center - MA	Mansfield, MA
Wed, Jul 22 at 8:00pm	Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater	Wantagh, NY
Fri, Jul 24 at 8:00pm	Darien Lake Amphitheater	Darien Center, NY
Sat, Jul 25 at 8:00pm	Freedom Mortgage Pavilion	Camden, NJ
Sun, Jul 26 at 8:00pm	The Meadows Music Theatre	Hartford, CT
Tue, Jul 28 at 8:00pm	Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre	Tinley Park, IL
Wed, Jul 29 at 8:00pm	Pine Knob Music Theatre	Clarkston, MI
Fri, Jul 31 at 8:00pm	RBC Amphitheatre	Toronto, ON
Sun, Aug 2 at 8:00pm	The Pavilion at Star Lake	Burgettstown, PA
Tue, Aug 4 at 8:00pm	Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis	Maryland Heights, MO
Wed, Aug 5 at 8:00pm	Mystic Lake Amphitheater - Shakopee	Shakopee, MN
Fri, Aug 7 at 8:00pm	Morton Amphitheater	Kansas City, MO
Sat, Aug 8 at 8:00pm	Dos Equis Pavilion	Dallas, TX
Sun, Aug 9 at 8:00pm	Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion	The Woodlands, TX
Tue, Aug 11 at 8:00pm	Moody Center ATX	Austin, TX
Fri, Aug 14 at 8:00pm	MGM Grand Garden Arena	Las Vegas, NV
Sat, Aug 15 at 8:00pm	Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre	Phoenix, AZ
Sun, Aug 16 at 8:00pm	First Financial Credit Union Amphitheater	Albuquerque, NM
Tue, Aug 18 at 8:00pm	North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre	Chula Vista, CA
Wed, Aug 19 at 8:00pm	Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA	Mountain View, CA
Fri, Aug 21 at 8:00pm	Intuit Dome	Inglewood, CA

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