Abou "Bu" Thiam is an American record executive. He is the brother of Senegalese-American singer Akon.

Thiam managed Kanye West from 2020 until February 2022.

In April 2022, Thiam joined Columbia Records as executive vice president.

In February 2025, Thiam formed a partnership between his BuVision label and Atlantic Music Group which will have his artists released and marketed through Atlantic.

BuVision

BuVision is an American record label and talent management company founded by Thiam in 2011.

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