Akon on Music, His Diamond Mine, Beyonce

Akon said in an interview with Britain’s Nuts magazine: “I’m sure everything I listen to would surprise people. Right now, I’m listening to the new song by Take That, and also Snow Patrol. I love all that shit. “I take influences from every kind of music, not just hip-hop.”

Akon also revealed he wants to ride through the South African diamond mine he owns in a cart - just like movie hero Indiana Jones. Must be tough. 

When asked if he ever considered re-enacting the famous scene from ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’, he said: “It sounds fun - maybe I should give it a try some day!” Akon also has his own charity for underprivileged children in South Africa, called United For Africa.

Akon also claims Beyoncé Knowles once flirted with him back in the day. The Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter says one perk of fame is having beautiful women throwing themselves at him. He said: “Oh, yeah, that happens all the time, man! Alicia Keys, Beyoncé - I’m pretty lucky in that respect, but I guess it comes with the circles you find yourself in when you get success.”

Akon, who claims he has three wives, insists Beyoncé’s boyfriend Jay-Z shouldn’t be jealous because their liaison happened so long ago. He said: “Nah, he’s got plenty of other things to be concentrating on! The man has his own basketball team. I doubt he’s going to be worrying about stuff in the past like that! And he sells records too, you know. ”

Akon, who was born in Missouri to Senegalese parents, says British women are the most beautiful in the world. He added: “Britain has some beautiful women - some of the most beautiful in the world. Every time I’m there, I’m amazed by them.” Must be tough.