Nigerian Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has stirred excitement online after posting a brief but cryptic message hinting at major plans for 2026. On Tuesday, the singer shared the phrase “EJA NLA 2026” across his social media platforms. Translated from Yoruba, the words mean “Big Fish” – a term that has increasingly become associated with his…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has set a new milestone in the country’s live music scene after becoming the first artiste to sell out the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, Lagos. The achievement followed a sold-out concert at the 3,560-capacity venue on Friday, December 26, 2025,…
Nigerian music stars Adekunle Gold and Simi have announced that they are expecting their second child, sharing the news through a heartfelt reveal in Adekunle Gold’s latest music video. The announcement appears in My Love Is The Same, released on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The song is the sixth track on Adekunle Gold’s sixth studio…
Adekunle Gold has released an updated version of his hit track “Many People,” unveiling a vibrant music video that brings together two Nigerian music legends – Yinka Ayefele and Adewale Ayuba. The refreshed version of the song features a new verse from Ayuba and a standout appearance by Ayefele, blending Afro-fusion with classic Fuji influences….
Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has revealed that he continues to live with sickle cell disease, shedding light on the lifelong struggle and emotional toll of managing the condition. In a recent interview shared on social media, the 38-year-old artist spoke candidly about his experience, explaining that despite years of treatment and self-care, he…
Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold has opened up about his family values, saying his wife, Simi, and their daughter, Adejare, remain the most important part of his life. Speaking on the NotJustOk podcast, the “Orente” crooner revealed that while he’s willing to face setbacks in his music career, he would never allow himself to fail…
Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight Adekunle Gold has kicked off a new era of music with the release of “Bobo,” an energetic track that brings together the talents of Lojay and fast-rising street-pop sensation Shoday. The song dropped alongside a vibrant visualizer on YouTube and has quickly sparked excitement across the Afrobeats scene. “Bobo” blends Afro-fusion with…
Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold has playfully taunted fellow singer Joeboy after he lost a N3 million bet on Real Madrid to defeat Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash. Joeboy had confidently shared a screenshot of his betting slip on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of Tuesday night’s match, showing he had staked millions…
Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has criticized the state of the Nigerian music industry, claiming it is being led by individuals who lack a genuine understanding of the craft. In a post on his X handle, the singer expressed frustration over how artists, producers, and creatives are being sidelined while those without musical expertise dominate the…
Award-winning singer Adekunle Gold has shared the pivotal role music producer Pheelz played in securing his record deal with Olamide’s YBNL label. In a video circulating on social media, Adekunle Gold recounted how his song Sade caught Pheelz’s attention and ultimately led to his big break. “Pheelz heard my song Sade and sent it to…
Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold, popularly known as AG Baby, continues to make waves in the fashion world with his latest appearance at the GQ Man of the Year Gala in Los Angeles. The singer, who has been solidifying his status as a style icon, made a striking debut at the prestigious event, embracing the…
Nigerian music stars Kizz Daniel and Adekunle Gold have teamed up once again for a new single titled “Pano Tona,” offering fans an exciting fusion of their distinct musical styles. Produced by regular collaborators Philkeys, Blaise Beat, and Reward Beatz, “Pano Tona” brings together Kizz Daniel’s smooth, melodious sound with Adekunle Gold’s dynamic Afro-fusion vibes….
Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold recently voiced his frustrations over the country’s escalating economic hardships, suggesting that this would be the ideal time for P-Square’s 2009 hit E No Easy to make a comeback. Reflecting on the song’s message, which highlights the struggles faced during tough times, Adekunle Gold noted that its lyrics resonate strongly with…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold recently expressed his lighthearted frustration as a loyal fan of Manchester United, admitting that while most areas of his life are thriving, his support for the Premier League club remains a source of disappointment. In a video shared by his wife, fellow singer Simi, on social media, Gold humorously vented about…
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, has opened up about the unique reason she fell in love with her husband, fellow artist Adekunle Gold. Surprisingly, it wasn’t his music that first captured her heart, but rather his impressive skills in graphic design and Photoshop. Simi shared this revelation on social media after praising…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold recently shared an inspiring story of his rise from a local artist to an international star, offering a motivational message to his fans. In a viral video, Gold recounted his first trip outside Nigeria in 2015, made possible by the success of his hit single “Shade.” At the time, he was…
Award-winning artist Bien has teamed up with Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold and emerging talent ShineTTW for their latest single, “Wahala.” This energetic track is the standout feature on the deluxe edition of Bien’s new album, Alusa, Why Are You Topless, poised to become a global summer anthem. “Wahala,” a term meaning “trouble” or “drama” in…
A surprising revelation has surfaced about the production of Adekunle Gold’s debut album, Gold. A keen-eyed fan spotted a detail in an Instagram post by Adekunle Gold, who recently shared the album art to express gratitude to his fans and to Olamide for welcoming him into the YBNL family. In the post, fans noticed a…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – Renowned Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has publicly expressed his gratitude to rapper Olamide for the significant role he played in launching his music career. Taking to social media, Adekunle Gold acknowledged Olamide for welcoming him into the YBNL Nation music label. Olamide founded YBNL in 2012 following the release of his second…
Afrobeat star Adekunle Gold recently shut down a fan who questioned his net worth in comparison to his wife, singer Simi Kosoko. While promoting Simi’s newly released album “Lost and Found” on social media, Adekunle Gold encountered a curious fan who asked, “Who’s richer, you or Simi? I wan know.” Adekunle Gold responded with a…
Falz has unveiled the music video for his latest track “Who Go Pay,” featuring Adekunle Gold. The song is part of his newly released EP, “Before The Feast.” Directed by Perliks, this marks the first official music video from the EP. Fans can now enjoy the vibrant visuals accompanying this much-anticipated collaboration. Watch below.
Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has publicly expressed his pride in his wife, singer Simi, following the release of her latest album, “Lost And Found.” Taking to his X handle on Friday, Adekunle Gold celebrated his wife’s achievement and shared his joy. “Na me know wetin God do for me. Make your babe dey give you…
Afro-pop sensation Adekunle Gold has unveiled the much-anticipated music video for his latest track, “Rodo,” featuring the renowned Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello. Directed by Jyde Ajala, the video brings to life the vibrant energy of the song, which was released in April. The visuals are a perfect match for the infectious rhythm of “Rodo,” showcasing…
Adekunle Gold’s hit song “Falling Up” has made history by being the closing anthem for the prestigious 2024 Paris Fashion Week. The song, featuring renowned artists Nile Rodgers and Pharrell Williams, was originally released in 2023 as part of Adekunle Gold’s album “Tequila Ever After.” The event was captured in a video showing Adekunle Gold…
Falz has unveiled the visualizer for his latest track, “Who Go Pay,” featuring Adekunle Gold, following the release of his EP, “Before The Feast.” “Before The Feast” showcases Falz’s unique blend of witty lyricism, vivid storytelling, and genre-defying music. Describing the EP, Falz said, “It’s a renaissance happening before our eyes… a journey of coming…
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…
In a recent social media uproar, Adekunle Gold, musician and husband to Simi, took a stand in defence of his wife amidst criticisms from Samklef regarding their past interactions. Samklef, a record producer turned blogger, stirred controversy by publicly expressing sentiments of feeling slighted by Simi and Ric Hassani, whom he claimed he had supported…
The music video for Adekunle Gold’s “The Life I Chose” prioritizes a straightforward performance aesthetic, placing the spotlight firmly on the artist himself and his captivating music. The video opens with a simple yet striking scene: Adekunle Gold, clad in a black jacket and pants, stands confidently against a brick wall, delivering the song’s opening…
Nigerian singer-songwriter Adekunle Gold and his wife Simi have released a captivating music video for their touching single ‘Look What You Made Me Do.’ The elegant visuals, now available via Def Jam Recordings, showcase the couple’s emotional connection and artistic chemistry. In the video, Adekunle Gold and Simi’s on-screen bond is beautifully portrayed through intimate…
Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold, born Adekunle Kosoko, recently took a meaningful journey to his ancestral home in Lagos, providing a rare glimpse into the cultural reverence he holds for his roots. On Monday, December 18, the singer shared highlights of his visit on his Instastory, showcasing moments of profound respect as he humbly prostrated…
Renowned Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has officially confirmed new dates and venues for his much-anticipated Tequila Ever After tour in the United Kingdom. This announcement comes in the wake of the initial cancellation of his UK concerts, stirring both disappointment and anticipation among fans. The OVO Arena concert, initially slated for November 2023, faced an…
Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold is receiving backlash for his involvement in the soundtrack of the highly anticipated Hollywood film, ‘The Book of Clarence.’ The movie, set to feature Adekunle Gold and Yemi Alade, marks their debut in Hollywood and is expected to showcase their talents globally. The film boasts a star-studded soundtrack with contributions…
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has dropped an electrifying remix of his chart-topping track ‘Party No Dey Stop,’ originally featured in his fifth album, ‘Tequila Ever After.’ Teaming up with South African musical sensations Major League DJZ (Bandile and Benele Mbere, popularly known as twin brothers) and Omit St, the remix brings a fresh twist to…
Adekunle Gold, the renowned Nigerian singer, has decided to postpone his highly anticipated London concert originally set for November 2023 at the OVO Arena. The unexpected move has left fans curious about the reasons behind the rescheduling and the new date set for 2024. In an official statement released by the concert promoter, it was…
Nigerian musician Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has taken to his official X account to advocate for men to pay closer attention to their health and well-being. In a candid message, the singer highlighted the stark reality that men generally have shorter lifespans than women. “Men, take care of yourself. Grandma outnumbers grandpa…
Nigerian music sensation, Adekunle Gold, has added yet another feather to his cap as he takes on the role of a model for Manchester United’s latest fashion venture. The globally acclaimed artist has teamed up with the Red Devils to unveil a fresh line of streetwear that is set to capture the hearts of football…
Nigerian music sensation, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, has shared the inspiration behind his distinctive braided hairstyle, clarifying that it wasn’t a strategic branding move but rather a personal quest for something different. The “Party No Dey Stop” singer opened up about his unique hairstyle during a guest appearance on MTV Base Africa’s…
Adekunle Gold, the Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter, has opened up about his inspiring journey to success, sharing his struggles and humble beginnings with his fans. In a heartfelt newsletter released alongside his highly-anticipated album “Tequila Ever After” on Friday, July 28, 2023, the artist recounted the determination that drove him forward. He reminisced about…
Nigerian music sensation Adekunle Gold has made a grand entrance with his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Tequila Ever After. After an exceptional first half of the year, during which he released multiple hit singles, including the recent Ogaranya, Adekunle Gold is now ready to introduce fans to a new phase of his musical journey,…
Renowned American singer and record producer, Pharrell Williams, has expressed admiration and support for Nigerian artist, Adekunle Gold, describing him as “blessed and favoured.” In a heartwarming tweet, the 50-year-old hip-hop mogul lauded Adekunle Gold’s exceptional talent and predicted that he will continue to rise above challenges and adversity, defying the wishes of his adversaries….
With the release date of Adekunle Gold’s fifth studio album, ‘Tequila Ever After,’ happening today Friday, July 28, 2023, fans are eagerly awaiting the new music. The Nigerian music icon has already unveiled the album’s tracklist, and it’s packed with exciting collaborations and unreleased songs that have piqued the interest of music enthusiasts worldwide. Adekunle…
Award-winning Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, Adekunle Gold, has taken a stand in defence of his wife, Simi, after fellow artist Brymo made what many deemed a disrespectful comment about her. The controversy began when Brymo shared a post on Friday, July 21, 2023, mentioning award-winning songstress Simi, who is also Adekunle Gold’s wife and the mother…
Nigerian Afro-fusion sensation, Adekunle Gold, is set to captivate music lovers once again with his latest masterpiece, a duet featuring his talented wife, Simi. Adekunle Gold, renowned for his soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, has been making waves in the music industry. Recently signing a management deal with the prestigious Def Jam label, he is…
The ace singer is about to release his fifth studio album, an 18-track project he will be releasing under the international music imprint Def Jam. International Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Gold had earlier unveiled the cover art and tracklist for his forthcoming landmark fifth album, Tequila Ever After (TEA). Adekunle Gold is one of the artists…
Stefflon Don captured the attention of fans with the latest snippet of her new song, which features Tio Tequila himself, Adekunle Gold. British rapper Stefflon Don is set to drop another song once again, but this time with a little bit of spice, as it features talented and award-winning Afrobeats artist Adekunle Gold. This was…
The Afro-fusion superstar is about to release his fifth studio album this summer. Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and performer Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has announced the official title of his next album. The award-winning singer, who recently signed a management deal with American multinational music recording label Def Jam, is about to…
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has ‘slammed’ his wife, Simi Kosoko, aka Simi after she solicited advice from her fans on whether to leave the singer or stay because of their child. As reported on Daily Post, Simi had taken to her Twitter handle to jokingly announce that she is considering…
The heavyweight producer who has become really invested in the buzzing Afrobeats genre gave the Afropop musician his deserved flowers. Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and performer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has received accolades from award-winning American producer Timbaland for his talent. The father of one, whose latest song featuring street-hop act Zinoleesky…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has released the official video for his hit song “Party No Dey Stop” featuring Marlian Music superstar Zinoleesky. The colourful visuals for the viral song was directed by the talented Director K. Watch:
Nigerian Afropop star Adekunle Gold has gifted his mom, Folakemi Kosoko, a house. In the video shared by actress and content creator Kie Kie on her Instagram stories, Adekunle Gold, who recently signed with the American multinational music label Def Jam Recordings, is seen handing over the documents to his mom, who looks stunned at…
For his first musical project of the year, Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has teamed up with Marlian Records performing act, Zinoleesky. The new song titled, “Party No Dey Stop” is produced by Kel P and Monro. Stream here. Watch the visualizer below:
Nigerian Afropop singer Adekunle Gold has officially signed with Def Jam Recordings, the company tells Billboard. “I’ve been following Adekunle Gold since I first heard his record ‘Sade’ in 2016. Over the years, everything in AG’s world has elevated — his songwriting has refined, the scope of his artistry has widened, his vocals have strengthened,…
Nigerian ace rapper and music executive, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has opened up about why he decided to sign acts like Asake, Fireboy, Adekunle Gold, and others when he did. The highly respected rapper and music executive gave reasons why he signed some of the biggest names in the Nigerian music scene. The…
Afro-fusion singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold has taken to his social media to reveal categorically to his fans what he would be giving them, come 2023. In his post on Twitter, he declared that he would be exceptional and be acknowledged across the globe. In similar vein, he said that he would be the most…
Afrobeats star, Adekunle Gold is the cover star of the latest issue of Gaffer. In the cover story, the singer talks about his creative process, his start in music and how he’s mastered the art of channeling personal experience and emotion in his songwriting. Read excerpts from the interview below: On What he Has Learnt…
Award-winning singer and so9ngwriter Adekunle Gold took to his social media platform to give fans some exciting news about what to expect from him before the year 2022 runs out. The singer, who had released an album titled ‘Catch Me If You Can’ and embarked on a North America tour in 2022, has announced that…
Afrobeat singer, Davido has met with the mothers of Celebrity couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold in London. Adekunle Gold who is currently on tour, had a special performance in London on Sunday October 9th, 2022, at the 4921-capacity O2 Brixton Academy, where he was joined on stage by his wife and ace songstress, Simi, and…
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter and performer, Adekunle Gold recently staged his sold-out headline concert at the prolific O2 Brixton Academy and we have all the highlights for you. The award-winning singer, who is currently on tour, had a special performance in London on Sunday October 9th, 2022, at the 4921-capacity O2 Brixton Academy, where he…
Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and performer, Adekunle Gold, opened on the role Pheelz played in ensuring he got signed to YBNL. The award-winning singer, who had a headline show on Sunday October 9th, 2022, at the 4921-capacity O2 Brixton Academy in London, took time out to appreciate those that helped him to become who he…
Adekunle Gold has released the remix of his track, “5 Star,” and this time, he teams up with Rick Ross. Just like the original version, this track is produced by Kel P. Listen to the remix below. Hopping on the remix of Adekunle Gold’s 5 Star, Rick Ross, or Rozay as he is fondly called,…
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold is in the news again and this time, he has featured American rapper, Rick Ross on on the remix of his ht single, ‘5 Star.’ The ‘Ire’ crooner announced the collaboration with the US rapper in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The music star also shared a snippet of the song,…
Nigerian Afrobeat music star, Adekunle Gold is in the news again and this time, it’s on the heels of the content of his latest music video for the song, ‘5 Star.’ Recall that the singer recently released the music video for the song, ‘5 Star,’ which was released after his critically acclaimed fourth studio album…
Afrobeat Superstar Adekunle Gold music producer has released a lavish video for his hit single ‘5 Star.’ 5 Star’ video sees Adekunle Gold living a flourishing lifestyle from the cinema, poolside to an Owambe party. Rocking colourful outfits, the prodigious singer made a bold fashion statement with his choice of attire. The father of one…
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold has unleashed his brand new single titled ‘5 Star,’ which was produced by Kel P. This song is a follow-up to his fourth studio album, “Catch Me If You Can,” which includes songs like “Mercy,” “High” with Davido, and “One Woman” with Ty Dolla $ign. View this post on Instagram A…
