Biography
Adekunle Kosoko, professionally known as Adekunle Gold (born January 28, 1987), is a highly skilled Nigerian vocalist and songwriter.
He is an exceptionally talented individual whose creative output encompasses a wide range of fields, such as composition, music, and proficiency with Photoshop.
Simultaneously, at the age of fifteen, he commenced his musical journey by penning Sade, an arrangement of the ONE DIRECTION track “The Story of My Life.”
Profile
| Full Name: | Adekunle Kosoko |
| Stage Name: | Adekunle Gold |
| Born: | 28 January 1987 (age 36 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos |
| State Of Origin: | Lagos State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Kosoko Royal Family Of Lagos |
| Chilldren: | Adejare Kosoko Deja |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Simi (m. 2019) |
| Occupation: | Singer • Songwriter |
| Net Worth: | $1.5 million |
Early Years
Adekunle Kosoko was born into the Kosoko Royal Family of Lagos State, Nigeria, on January 28, 1987.
During his adolescence, Adekunle Gold cultivated a profound fondness and captivation for the realm of music, encountering compositions by King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey on a regular basis.
Subsequently, in 2002, at the tender age of 15, he crafted his inaugural single, Sade, thus demonstratively accomplishing his ambitions.
Education
Adekunle Gold, the proud recipient of a Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design, is a former student of Lagos State Polytechnic in Nigeria.
Career
Since launching his career as a musician in 2010, Adekunle Gold has amassed an impressive catalog of three studio albums and a multitude of singles.
Upon finishing his first composition at the age of 15, he subsequently terminated the collaborative effort with a fellow student that he had established. In 2014, he initiated a personal undertaking.
Furthermore, he amassed extensive social media acclaim and became known as the “King of Photoshop” after skillfully altering and publishing an image that depicted him embracing Tiwa Savage.
His first official single, Sade, was subsequently published on December 19, 2014. Sade was a track that he had personally composed and performed.
The track, which was a cover of “The Story Of My Life” by One Direction, became immensely popular and received a nomination for “Best Alternative Song” at The Headies in 2015. It achieved tremendous success.
Following his subsequent signing with the record label YBNL Nation on March 5, 2015, he issued an additional single entitled “Orente.”
His nomination was accepted for the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards’ Most Promising Act of the YEAR category.
On July 18, 2016, he released the cover and tracklist for his debut album, Gold. A considerable number of the sixteen tracks on the album were co-produced by Masterkraft, Seyikeyz, Oscar, Pheelz, and additional individuals. Three days prior to its designated release date of July 25, 2016, it was rendered accessible.
Notwithstanding the considerable number of unfavorable assessments it received from contemporary music critics, the album accomplished the feat of attaining the #7 rank on the Billboard World Album Chart throughout the week of August 13, 2016.
The aforementioned event occurred after his contract with the record label, YBNL Nation, was terminated, which prompted his separation from the label.
Despite this, he continued and went on to introduce his band, The 79th Element, which derived its name from the atomic number of gold as recorded in the periodic table.
Following this, Unity Bank designated Adekunle Gold as their brand ambassador on January 15, 2018. He issued an additional album, Afro Pop Vol. 1, on August 21, 2020.
Songs
Albums
- Gold (2016)
- About 30 (2018)
- Afro Pop Vol. 1 (2020)
- Catch Me If You Can (2022)
- Tequila Ever After (2023)
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)
- “It Is What It Is” (2021)
- “Sinner” (2021)
- “High” feat Davido (2021)
- “Mercy” (2022)
- “5 Star” (2022)
- “Party No Dey Stop” feat Zinoleesky (2023)
Awards and Recognition
| 2015 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best New Act | “Himself” | Won | |
| 2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Song | Pick Up | Won | |
| Best New Act to Watch | Himself | Won | |||
| The Headies | Best Alternative Song | “Sade” | Won | ||
| 2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Album of the Year | “Himself” | Won | |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Collabo of the Year | “Himself and Simi” | Won | ||
| IARA | Best African Music Artist | “Himself” | Won | ||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Musician | Nominated | ||
| Most Played RnB Song | “Pami”(DJ Tunez featuring Wizkid Adekunle Gold & Omah Lay) | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | The Headies | Songwriter of the Year | Himself for (Simi – “Loyal”) |
Personal Life
In January 2019, singer Simi was wed to Adekunle Gold in a private ceremony marked by an air of exclusivity. To clarify, attendance at the wedding was limited to close friends and relatives. It was revealed that they had been romantically involved for a period of five years prior to that juncture.
He revealed in 2016 that he had acquired his initial automobile, a 1999 Honda (Baby Boy), from a car dealer who is also his acquaintance for $450,000. Subsequently, however, the vehicle was repossessed and vandalized by a second acquaintance who indulged him.
Following the effective repair, he proceeded to sell the item for a total of 400,000 Nigerian naira.
Subsequent to the facts, Adekunle Gold has been linked to accusations of extramarital affairs.
The aforementioned information was first published on March 21, 2021, by the renowned blogger GistLover. Nevertheless, as the situation developed, it became evident that his spouse, Simi, was aware of his extramarital relationship.
However, in regards to the accusations brought against him, neither he nor his spouse voiced any dissenting viewpoint.
Net Worth
The estimated value of Adekunle Gold’s net worth is $1.5 million. This was obtained by virtue of his careers as a musician and graphic designer.