Adekunle Kosoko popularly known as Adekunle Gold is a Nigerian Musician, Song writer and graphic designer. He was born on 28th January 1987 into the Kosoko Royal family in Lagos state. He is signed to YBNL Nations
Adekunle Gold Profile
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Name |
Adekunle Gold |
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Real Name |
Adekunle Kosoko |
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Date of Birth |
28th January,1987 |
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Age |
33 years (2021) |
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State of Origin |
Lagos State |
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Tribe |
Yoruba |
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Religion |
Christianity |
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Occupation |
Musician |
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Record Label |
YBNL Nation |
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Spouse |
Simi |
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Net Worth |
$1.5 million |
Educational Background
Not much is known about Adekunle Gold’s educational background. However, Adekunle Gold holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the Lagos State Polytechnic.
Career and Musics
Adekunle Gold ventured into music as a teenager when he joined the junior choir in his church. He wrote his first song at the age of 15. He formed a band group with his friends in school but went solo in 2014.
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Adekunle Gold released his first hit single Sade, a cover for One Direction’s Story of My Life in 2014. The song was nominated for the Best Alternative Song in Headies 2015. He signed a record deal with YBNL record in 2015 where he released his next single Orente. In 2016, Adekunle Gold released his debut album Gold.
Upon expiration of his contract he left YBNL record and launched 79th Elements
Adekunle Gold is also a professional Graphics designer. He was tagged the king of photoshop after he photoshopped himself hugging popular female musician Tiwa Savage.
Adekunle Gold musics
- Ire
- Damn Delilah
- Before You Wake Up
- Young love
- Sade
- Temptation
- Orente
- Pick Up
- No Forget ft Simi
- Ariwo Ko
- Friend Zone
- Nurse Alabere
- Ready
- My Life
- Work
- Beautiful Night
- Fight For You
- Sweet Me
- Paradise
- Call on me
- Only Girl ft Moelogo
- Money
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He has collaborated with notable Nigerian musicians including Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Simi, Nao, Flavour, Dyo, Lil Kesh, Seun Kuti and many others
Instagram Handle
Adekunle Gold Instagram handle is @adekunlegold
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDR3Unbp3p1/?igshid=b7x4s09duaqc
Personal life
Adekunle Gold is married to popular female musician Simi. Together they have a daughter
Awards and recognition
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Year |
Award ceremony |
Prize |
Result |
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2016 |
Nigeria Entertainment Awards |
Best Song |
Won |
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Best New Act to Watch |
Won |
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2016 |
The Headies |
Best Alternative Song |
Won |
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2015 |
Nigeria Entertainment Awards |
Best New Act |
Won |
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2017 |
City People Entertainment Awards |
Album of the Year |
Won |
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2017 |
City People Entertainment Awards |
Collabo of the Year |
Won |
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2017 |
IARA |
Best African Music Artist |
Won |
Adekunle Gold Net Worth
Adekunle Gold Net Worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.