Akon looks smitten as he enjoys a gondola ride with his new girlfriend in Venice

It's been reported in the past that he has three wives and is father to various children, but it seems that Akon has a new lady in his life.
The 39-year-old star looked smitten with his latest girlfriend while out and about in Venice over the weekend.
Clearly making the most of the romantic city, the singer and his brunette lady, went on a gondola ride where they looked more than loved-up.

Happy couple: Akon sports a huge grin as he enjoys a gondola ride with a mystery brunette in Venice on Saturday

As the pair relaxed on a red fluffy seat, and took in the cities breathtaking sights, Akon kept a firm arm around the woman's shoulders.
Wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and a red and black leather jacket, the hip hop star looked happy and relaxed as his girlfriend placed her hand on his leg.
She had certainly dressed up for the date in the Italian city, and teamed a pair of towering leopard-print studded boots with black shiny leggings, a matching top and a smart blazer.

Smitten: The singer kept a firm arm around the brunette as she relaxed her hand on his leg

Sailing along: The couple laughed with one another as they took in the sights of the Italian city

It was clearly a no expense spared trip as Akon ensured he and his lady friend were in the best surroundings.
On Monday he tweeted a photo of himself relaxing in their chosen accommodation, with the caption: 'Relaxing in my luxurious hotel in Venice, Italy.'
However, it was only a flying visit for the star as he also shared an image of the crowd at his concert in Abu Dhabi meaning he must have left Italy on Sunday.

She's glamorous: The brunette wore leopard-print boots and a blazer while Akon wore jeans and trainers

Happy go lucky: Akon appeared to be in a great mood and laughed when he spotted a photographer

The singer must be looking forward to the release of his new album next year, which is entitled Stadium.
The record has been a long time coming as it was originally slated for release during 2011, but has been pushed back multiple times.
Instead, the star has been busy sorting out his personal life and recently attended a Georgia court  to file a Petition for Legitimation to declare his paternity of two boys, ages four and three.
Akon once admitted that he has six children with three different women.

Lucky guy: Akon tweeted this photo of himself with the caption: 'Relaxing in my luxurious hotel in Venice, Italy'