Former Akon Wife to be Speaks Out on Why She Left Him
Singersroom News
Posted on 11/06/07
Rachel Ritfield, who was set to become Mrs Thiam or wife number four to the R&B star Akon, has hit the road, saying that she wants one man.
"I'm not a bad person, I don't do anything to hurt anybody else so why can't I be one of those women who have a normal relationship and have a family?," she tells The Voice about the break up of her relationship with Akon.
The 5'11" model who was the face of street label Akademiks, added that she couldn't walk up the aisle and exchange vows, despite being in love with the Senegalese singer.
Ritfield feared that he could later meet wife number five, which would no longer make her his favorite - and hearing the news about the birth of his fifth child to one of his other wives, woke her up from a two-year love dream.
"The reality check really came when Akon told me he had his fifth child with one of his wives. For the first few months I got completely freaked out because even though I knew he had other wives, I never really thought about him being with them because his main attention was always on me - or so I thought.”
"He does not live with his wives but the birth of his latest child made everything become real and made me realize that I would always have to share the man I love while accepting his other relationships.”
"At first I was very supportive but I began to question that if I was taking him into consideration and he was taking his family into consideration, who was taking me into consideration? The answer was 'nobody' so I decided I could no longer be apart of Akon's world."
Ritfield, who came from a violent abusive past, says Akon was like a breath of fresh air for her.
"Nothing was an issue," she says. "I came from a past that was very dramatic and scary into a relationship that appeared to be perfect."
"There was never any friction. Akon was honest with me about his mutiple wives from the start, which never got in the way of our relationship because his wives live in various parts of the world, so I thought why fix it if it's not broken? But now I have a had a complete change of heart."
The 23-year-old model says Akon told her how much he loved her and called her 'his lady' promising that she would be his last wife and whatever she wanted he would grant.
Speaking openly about her feelings over her break up with the Grammy award winner, Racheal added: "Akon's love and attention was not enough. I want a lot more from a man - I need him to be active in my life not passive.”
Still mending a broken heart, the former face of Miss Reggae Gold is determined to be positive about her situation. "It's not Akon's fault," she says.
"He is only following his cultural and religious tradition and I had to decide whether I wanted to be a part of his customs. In the end I chose to walk away. I wish him all the best and I hope that we can still remain friends."
and i have to say im kinda amazed by all ma ethiopian ppl here luv yall peace out!!!!!!!!!!!!
ethiopian girllllllllllll
8/30/2008 7:05:34 AM
in my view akon is so hott and all and he is a really good artists i love him so muchhhhhhh but if he leaves rozina baby then he is just gonna be one of those plaryes tryin to get good attention in media but is real dumb ass ............ but i think they will make a good couple plus she is an ethiopian hotty he aint got nothin on her!!!!!!!!!!!!
chek
7/23/2008 4:35:48 AM
leave akon alone u f...... ethiopian
ethiopist
7/18/2008 12:14:53 AM
I am always amazed every time I enter ethiopian forums on how many typos there are in every comment. Anyway, that's just an observation. Was wondering, what's wrong with all the sycho's who are downgrading themselves to send a msg to this idiot. I'm not taking any racial sides, just wondering what it so flattering about a young successful entertainer wanting to lead such a lifestyle. Is it his body, his songs or his mentality that you are attracted to? Rozina, sorry to say this but...... you knew what you were getting into.
niccy
7/15/2008 1:04:40 PM
I love akon very much wouldnt mind being his tenth wife. But that is a strong woman to let Akon go.
Anteneh
6/8/2008 11:56:46 AM
hi rozina i am proud on you keep on work hard i know one day you will be one of the moset important people for ethiopia and the world
from Your Ethiopian brother
Habesha
5/31/2008 4:53:02 PM
So why is he sellin' us, Black Africans, like we premitive-society or somethin'? Like, "having many wives is common in Senegal, my father has many!" blah blah blah... Well it ain't common in Ethiopia, so stop it with Rozina!! I wish Akon could read this cuz I'm thinkin' that people like him could have helped change the image of blacks around the world!!
ethiopianpride
5/31/2008 4:38:37 PM
I can't believe an Ethiopian married a freak like him!!!! Rozina baby, you deserve better! Don't fall for his money now.
P.S Do you know that most of my People (Ethiopians) don't know Akon? And those who do don't know that he'a polygamist and that she is his third wife!!! Thank God for that!!
denishish
5/14/2008 10:08:06 AM
i saw akon last week in uganda.......he is a typical..a.k.a normal african boy.
........not as cute as omarion,not as crazy as lil wayne......not as good at dancing as usher.
but hiz aight.
abawu
4/20/2008 1:38:00 AM
HE F***** LUCKY TO HAVE ETHIOGAL
I WISH FOR SNOOP & X-BIT THE SAME
FEMI
4/15/2008 11:24:47 AM
HOW MANY YEARS AKON SPENT IN JAIL
FEMI
4/15/2008 11:19:48 AM
HOW MANY WIVES AKON HAS
harris
4/7/2008 1:43:27 PM
i want to no
abo ut akon,akon is my frn i want to make friend with him.bye want to here you soon bye
papa
3/29/2008 6:52:29 AM
I will know about akon history and wife.howmany wife he has?
REECE WARREN
3/27/2008 7:42:13 AM
OH YOU GO GIRL YOU LELL HIM ITS YOUR CHOICE ADN YOU SHOULD GO WITH YOUR HEART NOT INSTINCT OR CAUSE HES FAMOUS
HUNGANG
3/18/2008 8:56:44 AM
oh man u got the most beutiful girl from beutiful country and dont divorce her this is your last my men
romy
3/18/2008 8:51:18 AM
oh my god in the fourth step u got an ethiopian chick next from which country by the way u are lucky
wondepeace
3/17/2008 6:37:13 AM
sorry! i never thought u having 4+ wives.i guess all your fans didnt know this,and this will decrease your fans.Just let u have one n only1 wife,may be Rozina,or wh**ver u like.Thankyou!
mady
3/11/2008 3:01:08 AM
dam n! n**** that's it !rotation system with da biaches but i dont think this will do for the ethiopian girl i know dem they are toooo serious about their men she could be violent with you .so take care n**** keepp your BG with you.
Abeshagirl
3/7/2008 8:13:02 AM
actually,he is the one who is lucky to have an ethiopian wife,not the way around.
hass(ethiopian)et
3/5/2008 9:40:02 AM
oh lord he is bad,even though its his culture he must live for his lover(one only),u know!!!ITS HIS PROBLEM THE THING IS THAT HE DOSNT GATE SARESFIDE, HAY ANYWAYS KEEP GOOD CARE OF ROZINA MA MAN COSE SHE IS A GOOD ETHIOGAL!!!!! BEST WISHS
hass(ethiopian)et
3/5/2008 9:40:00 AM
oh lord he is bad,even though its his culture he must live for his lover(one only),u know!!!ITS HIS PROBLEM THE THING IS THAT HE DOSNT GATE SARESFIDE, HAY ANYWAYS KEEP GOOD CARE OF ROZINA MA MAN COSE SHE IS A GOOD ETHIOGAL!!!!! BEST WISHS
mesfin
3/3/2008 2:36:59 AM
how on earth you marry a guy with four wife after all he is N*** AND he WILL DIVORCE YOU. you must be b***
assegid
2/28/2008 10:56:39 AM
ethiopian girls are habesha so he has to proud of rozina.
Haftsh
2/28/2008 6:57:00 AM
Oh Amazing,I cant believe that u have got Ethiopian Chick please like her and her motherland cuz u being Ethiopian is...
abrham kuma
2/21/2008 7:04:03 AM
hi akon i'm one of ur big fence from ethiopia and i'm very happy for u .i want u know that or to recommend u that be honest for ur new ethiopian beauty that is all thanks
rozina
2/17/2008 3:46:37 AM
Hi Akon i am from ethiopia(dese).i'm so exited that u married ethiopian.make her u'r only wife belive me ethiopian's are the best.
jerusalem
2/11/2008 8:55:45 AM
HI akon how was your fourth wife rozina
ethiopian girl.
sackey
1/27/2008 5:15:20 PM
hi Akon u sing soo great ,but u know what.u need to have one woman.
Akon or any one who wonna produce a young singer like me(i have got akons voice) can write to me at brownian_15@yahoo.com. i need to be a star am serious
chrissy
12/17/2007 2:49:51 PM
akon u r awesome i love u but i think u should stick w/ one wife! but anywho whatever u want
Maria
11/18/2007 2:25:13 PM
Akon, come to ser and pick me...u will see u don't need others beside me
nat from sxm
11/10/2007 2:43:09 AM
akon if you need a wife like ur culture come st. martin .
it have to many pretty singles girls all over
especially in caribbean boo
love you akon
janet idlett
11/8/2007 7:29:02 AM
I have friends from Africa, and I have talked about this with the African men I have met. I do know that this is part of thier culture, but given the american culture, I think this woman made the right desiscion.
emina
11/7/2007 3:19:07 PM
boy..... akon u dont need anybody else u got me so forget about those other b****es k
TOSH CANTEL
11/7/2007 10:29:13 AM
Lilian, your comments look like you are well educated, Salem your comments look like you shouldn't even be commenting at all! I wonder what you look like.......
Anyway, still respect yall opinions but the lady knew what she was getting into, tried to change the man, didn't work so she's gonna try to find another man she can change and I assure you she will keep looking till she gets old and settle for what ever..lol
In life sometimes you have to sacrifice....you can't have it all princess!!!