A Senegalese-American singer, Akon has said that he has never drunk alcohol nor smoked in his life, adding that he only eats candy.
The 50-year-old musician will embark on his first European tour in April. He admitted that the majority of his preparation focuses on health and fitness and that the only thing he ever puts on his car is candy.
In an interview with The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column, the legendary artist said: “I have never smoked in my life, or drank or done any drugs. The only thing that I have on my rider and that gets me hyper is candy. I love candy. I love sweets.
“I have never smoked in my life, or drank or done any drugs.
“The only thing that I have on my rider and that gets me hyper is candy. I love candy. I love sweets.”
“But in my dressing room, I have an area for my push-ups and my pull-ups to get my body right and to get my heart beating so I don’t get tired when I come off stage.
“I have a lot of fun things in there as well like television and juicer to make my shakes.
“I’ll hit the hot tub if it’s available after a show.
“If not, whatever tub is available and if there is no tub available, then I just take a shower and go to sleep