Akon cosies up to Yazmin Oukhellou at EP launch party in Essex

He has traveled the world with his career as a singer.

And Akon’s latest publicity venture saw him take in the views of Essex while hosting a release party for his TT FREAK EP at the Aura bar.

Yazmin Oukhellou joined the Senegalese-American singer at the party, and their unlikely friendship was revealed as they snuggled together at the club.

Two's company: Akon reached out to Yazmin Oukhellou on Thursday when he revealed his unlikely friendship with the TOWIE star at his EP launch party in Essex.

Two’s company: Akon reached out to Yazmin Oukhellou on Thursday when he revealed his unlikely friendship with the TOWIE star at his EP launch party in Essex.

Yazmin looked amazing on the way out as she slipped into a busty black bustier with lace panels that showed off her figure.

She paired the garment with a leather skirt with gold buttons that highlighted her tanned and toned brooches.

The former TOWIE star completed the look with a Chanel bag.

Akon also went for a stylish ensemble, as she opted for an orange fleece and jumper teamed with one of her signature oversized chains.

The duo were joined at the party by Jasmin Walia, who dazzled in a little black dress that clung to her incredible figure.

Stepping out in style: Yazmin looked stunning in a busty black top and mini skirt

Stepping out in style: Akon opted for an all-orange ensemble as they headed to the venue

Stepping out in style: Yazmin looked stunning in a black top and mini skirt, while Akon opted for an all-orange ensemble as they headed to the venue

Unusual: He's toured the world with his singing career and Akon's latest venture saw him take in the sights of Essex while hosting a release party for his EP TT FREAK at the Aura bar.

Unusual: He’s toured the world with his singing career and Akon’s latest venture saw him take in the sights of Essex while hosting a release party for his EP TT FREAK at the Aura bar.

Catching up: The couple were seen chatting with friends on FaceTime while relaxing at the club

Catching up: The couple were seen chatting with friends on FaceTime while relaxing at the club

Akon is currently promoting his EP and preparing to release a new album next year.

The Locked Up singer has also been working on plans for a $6 billion futuristic city in his homeland of Senegal, inspired by Black Panther’s Wakanda.

In 2011, Forbes ranked the rapper fifth on its list of the most powerful celebrities in Africa, where he has his own charity for underprivileged children called the Konfidence Foundation. He also owns a diamond mine in South Africa.

Pour it up: The couple enjoyed cocktails as they relaxed and chatted at the lavish bash

Pour it up: The couple enjoyed cocktails as they relaxed and chatted at the lavish bash

Lots to talk about - they were in a good mood as they chatted amongst themselves.

Lots to talk about – they were in a good mood as they chatted amongst themselves.

Check it out: Yazmin was wowed by the entertainment on stage

Check it out: Yazmin was wowed by the entertainment on stage

Release: She later showed off her moves while dancing on a podium.

Release: She later showed off her moves while dancing on a podium.

Meanwhile, Yazmin has been working on her mental health and recently revealed that she is in therapy for her anxiety as she recovers from the traumatic accident that killed her boyfriend Jake McLean earlier this year.

Yazmin has been open about her recovery and recently shared a photo revealing her scarred arm after it was injured trying to escape the accident.

The reality star posted the natural selfie to her Instagram page earlier this month and shared a touching message about having scars.

Dressed to impress: Yazmin looked amazing on the way out as she slipped into a busty black bustier with lace panels that showed off her figure

Dressed to impress: Yazmin looked amazing on the way out as she slipped into a busty black bustier with lace panels that showed off her figure

Looking Good: Akon also went for a stylish ensemble, as she opted for an orange fleece and sweater paired with one of her signature oversized chains

Looking Good: Akon also went for a stylish ensemble, as she opted for an orange fleece and sweater paired with one of her signature oversized chains

Yazmin posted below the image: “Each scar is a reminder not only that you were hurt, but that you survived.”

In the snap, a bare-faced Yazmin was lounging in a white bikini top and a pair of striped shorts, posing with her arm raised to reveal her arm.

Yazmin has recently been on vacation in Marbella, Spain as she continues to recover from the traumatic event that took place in July.

Chic: The duo were joined at the party by Jasmin Walia, who dazzled in a little black dress that clung to her incredible figure.

Chic: The duo were joined at the party by Jasmin Walia, who dazzled in a little black dress that clung to her incredible figure.

Sensitive: The former TOWIE star later layered in a taupe coat

Sensitive: The former TOWIE star later layered in a taupe coat

The trip comes after she’s talked about how she desperately tried to wake Jake up after the horrible car accident in Turkey that killed him, but he wasn’t responding.

In a gritty interview, she said she was “torn with grief” for Jake and recounted the horrible ridicule she received from people for moving on with her life.

Businessman Jake, 33, was killed instantly on July 3 when his blue Mercedes E-Class sedan plunged off a mountainous road into a ravine in Bodrum, Turkey, while Yazmin, who was in the passenger seat, was critically injured. .

Gang: Yazmin posed for a photo with Akon and her friends Rochelle Wood and Yasmin

Gang: Yazmin posed for a photo with Akon and her friends Rochelle Wood and Yasmin

Yazmin has since revealed the details of that terrible day, describing her attempt to win him back and her subsequent search for help.

She told The Sun: ‘I tried to wake Jake up but he wouldn’t wake up. I tried to sound the horn with my foot, but I couldn’t reach it.

“We were in the middle of nowhere and yelling for help didn’t help. I knew I had to get out of the car and somehow found the strength to free my arm by lifting it up with my left hand, moving my right arm up and letting it fall for what seemed like forever until I was free.

She then found a man on the road to help her, but when the paramedics arrived, Yazmin said she “already knew deep inside that she was gone.”

“They said they would take him to another hospital and told me he was alive and well, I think because they didn’t want to cause me more distress,” she added.

Yazmin, who now suffers from PTSD, nightmares, flashbacks, and panic attacks, went on to explain that she now wonders why she survived but he didn’t, saying that she felt angry that he was gone but she was still here.

Healing: It comes after Yazmin shared an image that reveals her scarred arm after it was injured while trying to escape a terrifying car accident that killed Jake McLean.

Healing: It comes after Yazmin shared an image that reveals her scarred arm after it was injured while trying to escape a terrifying car accident that killed Jake McLean.