Adekunle Gold also known as Adekunle Kosoko, is a talented Nigerian highlife singer, songwriter and graphic designer. He became prominently known after he released the 2015 hit single titled “Sade”, and a highlife cover of one Direction’s “Story of My Life”. In 2015, then he went on to sign a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his official studio album “Gold”, which turned out to be number 7 on the Billboard World Albums chart. Gold was preceded by the discharge of three singles: “Sade”, “Orente” and “Pick Up”. Adekunle Gold revealed to Nigerian Entertainment Today that before signing with YBNL, he designed the label’s official logo and completed other designs for Lil Kesh, Viktoh and Olamide.
Adekunle Gold Biography
Adekunle Kosoko was born into the Kosoko royalty of Lagos State, Nigeria. He holds a higher National Diploma in Arts and style from Lagos State Polytechnic. While growing up, Adekunle developed interest in music while taking note of songs by King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey. He became a member of his church’s junior choir during his teenage years, and went on to write down his first song at the age of 15.
| Adekunle Gold Profile |
| Real Name: Adekunle Kosoko |
| Date of Birth: 28th of January 1987 (36 years) |
| Place of Birth: Lagos |
| State of Origin Lagos State |
| Nationality: Nigerian |
| Marital Status: Married |
| Occupation: Musician |
| Net Worth $1.5 million |
In 2014, Adekunle went solo after disbanding from a music group he formed with a fan while in his days at school. He was dubbed the “King of Photoshop” after posting an edited photoshop image of him hugging Tiwa Savage on social media platforms. On 19 December 2014, he released “Sade”, a cover of one Direction’s “Story of My Life”. The song rose to critical acclaim and was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015.
After the release of the song titled “Sade”, His debut single titled “Orente” was released through YBNL Nation after signing a music contract with the record label on March 5, 2015. He was nominated for the Most Promising Act of the Year category at the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards. On the 18th of July 2016, Adekunle Gold revealed the duvet and track list of his debut studio album titled Gold. The album may be a 16-track project, with musical production from Pheelz, Masterkraft, B Banks, Sleekamo, Oscar and Seyikeyz. it had been released on 25 July, three days before the first scheduled date of release. Afhter the release, it ranked at #7 on the Billboard World Album Chart for the week of the 13th of August 2016.
Moreover, it had been reviewed etensively by contemporary music critics. Following his departure from YBNL Nation because of the expiry of his contract, Adekunle Gold unveiled his band “The 79th Element” in regard to the atomic number of gold. On the 15th of January, 2018, Unity Bank unveiled Adekunle Gold as their brand ambassador. Adekunle Gold also released his highly Anticipated Album ‘Afro Pop Vol. 1’on the 21st of August 2020..
Adekunle Gold Awards
In the cause of his career, the music star have been awarded several awards of which his first nomination came at Nigeria Entertainment where he won the prize for the best song titled “Pick Up” and the Headies Awards where he won the prize for the “Best New Act to watch” of which the recipient was himself which he also went on to win. Since then he has won several Awards with the inclusion of the City people Awards for the Album of the Year and many more.
Adekunle Gold & Simi
Popular Nigerian singer, Simi and her husband, Adekunle Gold who is also a singer have welcomed their first child together, a his beautiful daughter. Simi shared the news on her Instagram page on Sunday and revealed that they had named the little child Adejare. “Adejare. It’s just like a free-falling – this endless , soul snatching, infinite, thrilling, mind-boggling love. Deja, my baby girl…,” she wrote. Simi and Adekunle Gold got married during a confidential ceremony in December 2019. The newly wedded couple confirmed Simi’s pregnancy when Simi made official her baby bump in the video for her song titled ‘Duduke’, which was released on the 19th of April, and that happens to be on her birthday.
Happy Birthday By Simi And Adekunle Gold Lyrics
LyricsI pray for you, all of my life
That you would beMy sun, my moon, my lightNow, I testify you are so much more than I ever thought you’ll beDo you see my love? (do you see my love?)I can make the sun rise in the West sideI can make you shine bright from the insideIf I have to do it for you, yeah-hhGod bless the day you were born‘Cause baby when you showThings for my life don start to dey glowAnd so I sing this for you
Happy birthdayHappy birthday ohI go dey sing am to you everydayBabyHappy birthdayHappy birthday ohI go dey sing am to you everyday, everyday, everyday
Wetin you want?Say the wordYou have my loveAnother lifeGirl, I will be happy to be your daddy all over again, yeah-hhI’ve done the walkSo you can flyMake dem chokeIf dem no like am (if dem no like am)My baby, I’ll be there for you every milestone, amenCelebration oh my baby, it’s your dayOrin Hallelluyah lo ma ko everydayTake your time, do your danceAnd do it all day longJubilation oh baby, it is your dayHallelujah lo ma shey everydayIt’s your time, dance all night, oh-ohh-yeah
Happy birthdayHappy birthday ohI go dey sing am to you everydayBabyHappy birthdayHappy birthday ohI go dey sing am to you everyday, everyday, everydayHappy birthday (happy birthday oh)Happy birthdayI go dey sing am to you everydayBaby (happy birthday)Happy birthdayHappy birthdayI go dey sing am to you everyday, everyday, everyday
Adekunle Gold Albums
- Gold (2016)
- About 30 (2018)
- Afro Pop Vol. 1 (2020)
Selected singles
- “Sade” (2014)
- “Temptation” (2014)
- “Orente” (2015)
- “Pick Up” (2015)
- “No Forget” feat Simi (2016)
- “Ariwo Ko” (2016)
- “Friend Zone” (2016)
- “Nurse Alabere” (2016)
- “Ready” (2016)
- “My Life” (2016)
- “Nurse Alabere” (2016)
- “Friend Zone” (2016)
- “Work” (2016)
- “Beautiful Night” (2016)
- “Fight For You” (2016)
- “Sweet Me” (2016)
- “Paradise” (2016)
- “Call on me” (2017)
- “Only Girl” feat Moelogo (2017)
- “Money” (2017)
- “Ire” (2018)
- “Damn Delilah” (2018)
- “Before You Wake Up” (2019)
- “Young love” (2019)
- “Kelegbe Megbe”
- “Jore” feat Kizz Daniel (2020)
- “Something Different” (2020)
- “AG Baby” feat Nailah Blackman (2020)
Adekunle Gold’s Age, Birthday & Year
Adekunle Gold was born born on the 28th of January 1987. Hence, he is currently 36 years old. He celebrated widely with family, friends colleagues and fans nationwide. He has also earned the respect of fans nationwide due to his reserved personality and the uniqueness of how he does his things.
