13/10/2025
Black Coffee's divorce from Enhle Mbali is a complex case, with the outcome depending on the court's decision regarding their traditional marriage. Here are the possible implications for his wealth ¹:
- *Traditional Marriage Validity*: If the court recognizes their traditional marriage as valid, Enhle may be entitled to a share of Black Coffee's assets, potentially up to 50%.
- *Asset Division*: Black Coffee's wealth, reportedly bolstered by earnings of up to 1.8 million Rand per gig, could be subject to division between the two parties.
- *Prenup Null and Void*: The couple's prenup was considered null and void due to being signed after the lobola negotiations, which may impact the asset division.
- *Public Opinion*: The public is divided, with some supporting Enhle's claims and others viewing her as opportunistic. This public scrutiny may influence the court's decision or the couple's settlement negotiations.
- *Precedent for Traditional Unions*: The case may set a precedent for how traditional unions are treated in South Africa's legal system, potentially impacting future cases.
*The "Hakimi Principle"*
Akon seems to have employed a strategy similar to PSG player Achraf Hakimi, who placed his assets in his mother's name, potentially shielding them from his wife's claims. In Akon's case, his wife's lawyers discovered only $10,000 in his bank account, with the bulk of his wealth allegedly transferred to his mother's name, Kine Gueye Thiam.
*Akon's Net Worth and Assets*
Akon's estimated net worth is around $50-60 million, which includes his music catalog, assets, and lifestyle. His wife claims she helped build his music empire from scratch