The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. "Akon" has received Five Nominations

Birth name : Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam
Born          : April 16, 1973 (age 38) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Origin         : Dakar, Senegal
Genres        :  R&B, Hip Hop, Pop
Occupations:  Singer-songwriter, record producer
Years active 1996–present
Labels Universal, SRC, Konvict,UpFront, Kon Live
Associated acts : T-Pain, Kardinal Offishall, Colby O'Donis, Snoop Dogg, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Jeffree Star, Sway DaSafo, Gwen Stefani, Lionel Richie, Wyclef Jean, Nelly, Young Jeezy,David Guetta, Pitbull, Flo Rida,The Lonely Island
Website akon.com

As the son of Senegalese percussionist Mor Thiam, Akon was raised in a musical setting and taught to play several instruments including the djembe. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, so that he would not have to go through the immigration process. However, Akon lived in Dakar, Senegal, splitting time between America and Senegal until he was in high school, when he settled permanently in Newark, New Jersey.
Akon has claimed in interviews that his full name is Aliaune Damala Akon Thiam and he is Muslim, he has never drunk alcohol or smoked due to his faith, although there is some ambiguity and debate about Akon's legal name and birth date. Akon is usually credited as Aliaune Thiam. In addition to the longer form, Akon's full name has been reported both as Aliaune Badara Thiam and Alioune Badara Thiam and About.com claims that this middle name has never been independently verified.
In regards to his birth date, Akon is very protective of it, which is the reason many media outlets have reported incorrect dates. However, legal documents released by The Smoking Gun list Akon's name as Aliaune Damala Thiam and his date of birth as April 16, 1973.