Dhaka, Sept. 13 -- Just days before their 29th wedding anniversary, singer Akon's wife, Tomeka Thiam, has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

According to court filings obtained by People, Thiam listed the couple's date of separation as "to be determined." The pair share a 17-year-old daughter, Journey.

She has requested joint legal custody of Journey, while seeking primary physical custody for herself and visitation rights for Akon. Thiam has also asked for spousal support and urged the court not to grant any support to the 52-year-old singer.

Akon, who made his Bollywood debut with songs like Chammak Challo and Criminal in Shah Rukh Khan's 2011 sci-fi film Ra.One, has been vocal about his belief in polygamy. In a 20...