Why I Regret Making Song About My Ex – Adekunle Gold
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold recently expressed regret about creating a song inspired by a painful experience with an ex-girlfriend. The track, “Damn Delilah,” from his debut album ‘About 30,’ details the heartbreak inflicted by a manipulative partner.
Celebrating the sixth anniversary of the album, Adekunle Gold shared the cover art on his X account with the caption, “Happy 6 years Anniversary to my beautiful piece of Art. #About30.” A fan commented on the post, referencing the song “Damn Delilah” with the caption, “Delilah will never forget this album [laughing emoji].”
Adekunle Gold responded, revealing his mixed feelings about the song: “She passed. Sometimes I feel bad for making that record.”
Prompted by another fan to share the full story, Adekunle Gold recounted the tumultuous relationship: “I have told the story many times. Anyways, I was in a relationship with a girl that had a boyfriend (I didn’t know). Me I don fall, but the babe dey play me. Long story short, one Saturday morning, I got a threat call from a random guy saying I should back off, I should never speak to his woman again. I called the babe immediately, she don block me everywhere. Lol. I got so heartbroken and made Damn Delilah.”
The candid revelation sheds light on the personal experiences that influenced one of Adekunle Gold’s notable tracks, illustrating the emotional journey behind his music.
