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Mor Thiam is a Senegalese drummer and cultural historian who is also recognized as the father of famous singer Akon. Besides, Akon is a hit singer who shot to fame in 2004 after releasing Locked Up and grabbed more attention when he released his second single Lonely.

Drummer Thiam Age and Early Life

Thiam is 80 years old as of 2021.

Mor Thiam was born in Kaolack, Senegal, on May 22, 1941. Besides, he comes from a Toucouleur family of Quranic scholars.

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Further, the talented drummer holds Senegalese, whose surname is pronounced: Chahm. Currently, he is based in Orlando, Florida, US.

Furthermore, Thiam is a descendant of the Dagon tribe of Senegal who belongs to a family of historians.

Since the age of 8, Mor has been performing and has taught drumming at many prominent American and African Universities, together with the University of Dakar in Siegel.

Career Overview

Mor Thiam began his career as a mec