Thiam and herįamily became recognized for their charitable endeavors and often provided food, shelter and a means to Thiam and her husband, Mor Thiam, tirelessly traveled throughout the country exposingĬhildren and their families to African dance and culture. Own not-for-profit performing arts studio and African cultural education center in 1974. Thiam founded The Institute for the Study of African Culture (ISAC), her Underprivileged children in an effort to surround them with Louis where she taught African dance and culture to Position at The Performing Arts Training Center (PATC) in Senegalese song, dance and culture at her studio and at Katherine Dunham, who invited her to teach traditional Thiamįirst came to the United States in 1972, when she caught theĮye of legendary choreographer, dancer and social activist, Truly ingrained within Akon and fueled his desire to create a better future for Africa, beginning with empoweringĪ native of Senegal, raised in a family known for its artistry,Ĭommunity businesses and charity, Kine Gueye Thiam hasĮxtended the legacy of her family America. Love of the arts in Akon as well as a deep appreciation of his heritage and homeland. Musician, and mother, Kine, a renowned African singer, dancer and humanitarian, helped to foster a general His father, Mor Thiam, a well-respected Senegalese percussionist and jazz The son of two Senegalese natives, Akon was born Aliaune Badara Thiam, in St. Konfidence Foundation to improve the quality of life for people in Africa and the United States. Recognizable celebrity combined with pride of his heritage and passion for philanthropy, Akon formed the In 2007, Akon turned his attention, energy, and love to launch the Konfidence Foundation. Number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Is the first artist to accomplish the feat of holding both the Jackson, Whitney Houston, Eminem and Gwen Stefani, Akon Over 150 guest appearances with artists such as Michael Multi-platinum albums, 27songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and Producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, is one of the most
Akon, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist,
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