Akon, Wife Tomeka Interact With Paps At Delhi Airport Ahead Of Concert; Latter Says 'We Love India' In Viral Video

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singer Akon has officially arrived in India for his highly anticipated three-city tour, marking his grand return to the country after several years. The tour kicked off in Delhi, where the global music sensation is set to perform at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday, November 9. As Akon arrived at the airport, he and Tomeka had a short and sweet interaction with fans. A video of his wife expressing her love for India is going viral on social media.

Akon Arrives in Delhi With Wife Tomeka Thiam

The Chammak Challo singer arrived at the airport with his wife Tomeka Thiam and a team of crew members. Dressed casually yet stylishly, the couple appeared in high spirits as they exited the terminal and greeted fans and photographers waiting to welcome them. When asked by paparazzi about his excitement to be back in India, Akon smiled and replied, “It’s been a long flight, I’m tired,” while his wife chimed in warmly, “India, we love you!”

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The brief interaction quickly went viral on social media, with fans flooding the comments section to express their excitement about his performance. ALSO READ: Who Is Tomeka Thiam? Akon's Estranged Wife Who Filed For Divorce After 28 Years

Akon’s work front

Over the years, Akon has built a massive global fanbase with hits like Right Now (Na Na Na), I Wanna Love You, Smack That, Lonely, Beautiful, Don’t Matter, and the Bollywood favourite Chammak Challo. His infectious beats and smooth vocals have made him one of the most recognised names in contemporary music.

All about Akon's India tour

Akon’s Delhi concert will run from 5 PM to 10 PM, and organisers are expecting a crowd of nearly 10,000 attendees from across the National Capital Region (NCR). Given the large turnout, Delhi Police have issued a traffic advisory, confirming that restrictions will be in place around the stadium between 4 PM and 11 PM. Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTVs) will be barred from plying between JLN Stadium Red Light and B.P. Marg during the concert hours. Commuters are also advised to avoid B.P. Marg, CGO Complex Road, and nearby routes due to anticipated congestion.After Delhi, Akon will take his tour to Bengaluru on November 14, before wrapping it up in Mumbai on November 16.