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| name = Adekunle Gold | background = solo_singer | image = Adekunle-gold-3.jpg | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Adekunle Kosoko | alias = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|1|28}} | birth_place = Lagos State | origin = | death_date = | death_place = | genre = world | occupation = {{flatlist|
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}} | website = {{URL|www.adekunlegold.com}} }}Adekunle Kosoko (born January 28, 1987), professionally known as Adekunle Gold, is a Nigerian highlife singer, songwriter and graphic designer.[1] He gained widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single "Sade", a highlife cover of One Direction’s "Story of My Life".[2] In 2015, he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his debut studio album Gold, which debuted at number 7 on the Billboard World Albums chart. Gold was preceded by the release of three singles: "Sade", "Orente" and "Pick Up". Adekunle Gold revealed to Nigerian Entertainment Today that prior to signing with YBNL, he designed the label's official logo and completed other designs for Lil Kesh, Viktoh and Olamide.[3] Early life and educationAdekunle Kosoko was born into the Kosoko royal family of Lagos State, Nigeria. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design from Lagos State Polytechnic.[4] Career2010–2014: Career beginningsWhile growing up, Adekunle developed interest in music while listening to 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 his first song at the age of 15.[5] In 2014, Adekunle went solo after disbanding from a music group he formed with a friend while in school. He was dubbed the "King of Photoshop" after posting an edited photoshop image of him hugging Tiwa Savage on social media platforms.[6] 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.[7][8] 2015–present: GoldAfter the release of "Sade", Adekunle released his first official single titled "Orente" through YBNL Nation after signing a music contract with the record label on March 5, 2015.[9][10] He was nominated in the Most Promising Act of the Year category at the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards.[11] On 18 July 2016, Adekunle Gold revealed the cover and track list of his debut studio album titled Gold. The album is a 16-track project, with musical production from Pheelz, Masterkraft, B Banks, Sleekamo, Oscar and Seyikeyz.[12] It was released on 25 July, three days before the original scheduled date of release.[13] Upon its release, it peaked at #7 on the Billboard World Album Chart for the week of 13 August 2016. Moreover, it was critically reviewed by contemporary music critics.[14][15] Following his departure from YBNL Nation due to the expiry of his contract, Adekunle Gold unveiled his band "The 79th Element" in reference to the atomic number of gold.[16] On the 15th of January, 2018, Unity Bank unveiled Adekunle Gold as their brand ambassador.[17] Personal lifeAdekunle married Simi in a close-knit ceremony in January 2019.[18] DiscographyAlbums
Selected singles
Awards and nominations{{Expand list|date=October 2015}}
See also{{portal|Biography}}
References1. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/08/i-didnt-lobby-to-be-signed-by-olamide-adekunle-gold/|title=I didn’t lobby to be signed by Olamide – Adekunle Gold|work=Vanguard Newspaper|date=12 August 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}} 2. ^{{cite web |author1=Tobi Akingbade |title=How Adekunle Gold went from being the ‘King of Photoshop’ to Africa’s newest pop star |url=https://metro.co.uk/2018/07/20/adekunle-gold-went-king-photoshop-africas-newest-pop-star-7740101/ |publisher=Metro |accessdate=24 February 2019 |date=20 July 2018}} 3. ^{{cite web |author1=Kayode Badmus |title=I was involved with YBNL before Olamide signed me – Adekunle Gold |url=http://www.thenet.ng/2015/08/i-was-involved-with-ybnl-before-olamide-signed-me-adekunle-gold/ |publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821223929/http://www.thenet.ng/2015/08/i-was-involved-with-ybnl-before-olamide-signed-me-adekunle-gold/ |archivedate=21 August 2015 |date=21 August 2015}} 4. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/adekunle-gold-royalty-music/|title=Adekunle Gold: From Royalty To Music|work=Daily Times of Nigeria|last=Alli|first=online|date=25 September 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}} 5. ^{{cite news|url=http://naijaquest.com/adekunle-gold-biography-and-songs/|title=Adekunle Gold Biography and Songs (Must Read)|publisher=Naija Quest|accessdate=29 October 2015}} 6. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.360nobs.com/2013/06/king-of-photoshop-designer-adekunle-gold-plays-some-tricks-with-toolz-tonto-dikeh-tiwa-savage-photos/|title=King Of Photoshop:Designer Adekunle Gold Plays Some Tricks With Toolz, Tonto Dikeh & Tiwa Savage! (Photos)|work=360Nobs|last=Mayowa|first=George|date=4 June 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}} 7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.pulse.ng/buzz/headies-2015-check-out-the-complete-nomination-list-id4215323.html|title=Check out the complete nomination list|work=Pulse Nigeria|last=Akan|first=Joey|date=30 September 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}} 8. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/olamide-leads-headies-2015-nominees/222478/|title=Olamide Leads Headies 2015 Nominees|work=ThisDay Live Newspaper|date=11 October 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015224330/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/olamide-leads-headies-2015-nominees/222478/|archive-date=2015-10-15|dead-url=yes|df=}} 9. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.channelstv.com/2015/07/02/ybnl-act-adekunle-gold-sings-orente/|title=YBNL Act, Adekunle Gold Sings ‘Orente’|work=Channels TV|author=Channels Television|date=2 July 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}} 10. ^{{cite news|url=http://pulse.ng/music/olamide-rapper-signs-5th-artiste-adekunle-gold-to-ybnl-imprint-id3543248.html|title=Rapper signs 5th artiste Adekunle Gold to YBNL imprint|work=Pulse Nigeria|last=Tayo|first=Ayomide O.|date=5 March 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}} 11. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2015/07/11/awards-full-nominee-list-city-people-awards/|title=AWARDS: Full Nominee List Of City People Awards|work=Jaguda|author=George Kaydee|date=11 July 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}} 12. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/07/are-you-ready-for-adekunle-golds-album-see-the-album-cover-tracklist-pre-order-it/|title=Are You Ready for Adekunle Gold’s Album? See the Album Cover, Tracklist & Pre-Order it|work=BellaNaija|author=|date=19 July 2016|accessdate=23 August 2016}} 13. ^{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/07/breaking-adekunle-gold-pulls-a-beyonce-drops-new-album-ahead-of-time/|title=Breaking! Adekunle Gold pulls a Beyonce, drops new album ahead of time|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|author=Adedayo Showemimo|date=25 July 2016|accessdate=23 August 2016}} 14. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.thecable.ng/adekunle-gold-billboard-chart|title=Adekunle Gold’s album debuts on Billboard music chart|work=The Cable|author=|date=6 August 2016|accessdate=23 August 2016}} 15. ^{{cite news|url=http://notjustok.com/2016/08/08/album-review-adekunle-gold-gold/|title=Album Review: Adekunle Gold – Gold|work=notJustOk|author=Tayo Sarumi|date=8 August 2016|accessdate=23 August 2016}} 16. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/05/adekunle-gold-79th-element-singer/|title=Adekunle Gold & The 79th Element! Singer unveils New Band {{!}} See Photos|website=BellaNiaja|author=bellanaija.com|date=17 May 2017|accessdate=18 May 2016}} 17. ^{{cite news|url=http://tooxclusive.com/news/adekunle-gold-signs-deal-with-unity-bank/|title=Adekunle Gold Signs Deal With Unity Bank|work=Tooxclusive|author=Oluwatobi Ibironke|date=15 January 2018|accessdate=25 January 2018}} 18. ^{{cite web |author1=Ademola Olonilua |author2=Timileyin Akinkahunsi |title=Adekunle Gold, Simi’s white wedding date yet to be fixed –Manager |url=https://punchng.com/adekunle-gold-simis-white-wedding-date-yet-to-be-fixed-manager/ |publisher=Punch |accessdate=24 February 2019 |date=12 January 2019}} External links
15 : Living people|Musicians from Lagos State|Nigerian male musicians|Nigerian male singer-songwriters|Nigerian male singers|People from Lagos State|YBNL Nation artists|Yoruba musicians|Lagos State Polytechnic alumni|21st-century Nigerian singers|Yoruba royalty|Yoruba-language singers|The Headies winners|21st-century male singers|1987 births |
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