Wife Of Newark's Akon Files For Divorce From Polygamous Rapper After Nearly 29 Years
It's over between Akon and his wife. Or one of his wives.
Tomeka Thiam filed for divorce the rapper, who grew up in Union City and Newark, citing irreconcilable differences, on Thursday, Sept. 11, four days before their 29th wedding anniversary, PEOPLE reported.
The couple have one child, a 17-year-old daughter.
Akon has said he believes in polygamy and says he has nine children.
“[Polygamy is] part of our culture. Absolutely,” The 52-year-old "Smack That" rapper said on Zeze Millz. “For me, it looks normal, because it’s culture for us. We didn’t go outside of our Africa…
Paterson Educator Hajja Safinaz Matter Dies—Masjid Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory
A trailblazing educator who shaped generations of students has passed away.
Hajja Safinaz Matter, known to many as Tante Safi, Sr. Safi, or Ms. Safi, dedicated over 50 years of her life to teaching Arabic and inspiring young minds around the world. Her death was recently announced by her family.
She was the widow of the late Elsayed Elmenshawy and the sister of Atef, Farida, and Niveen. She was a grandmother to Ahmed, Mariam, Aly, Nour-Eldeen, Abdulrahman, Abdullah, Selma, Mohammed, Ahmed, Amaly, Yusuf, and Ameer.
Matter, a graduate of Al-Alsun specializing in Italian and French, later ear…
Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign
Michael Rodriguez of Clifton died on Thursday, July 11. He was 24 years old.
According to his obituary published on the Legacy website, Michael, affectionately known as Mikey, is being remembered for his "kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity," along with his "humor and the joy he brought to those around him."
A GoFundMe launched for Michael's family had raised more than $13,800 as of Saturday, July 20. The campaign was launched by his cousin, Ashley Hernandez, who says he had a baby girl on the way.
"As we come to terms with this tragedy, we aim to honor Michael’s legacy…
World-Renowned Photographer Goes Missing On Long Island
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Police on Long Island are searching for one of the world's most renowned photographers who was reported missing earlier this week.
Peter Beard, known for his wildlife photography in Africa, as well as painting and drawings, was reported missing from his home near Montauk Point on Tuesday, March 31, officials said.
Beard, 82, who has dementia, wandered away from his home, the East Hampton police reported to the state's Divison of Criminal Justice Services for missing, vulnerable adul…
