Biography of Adekunle Gold, Career, Musics and Net Worth

Publish date: 2024-05-21

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

Name

Adekunle Gold

Real Name

Adekunle Kosoko

Date of Birth

28th January,1987

Age

33 years (2021)

State of Origin

Lagos State

Tribe

Yoruba

Religion

Christianity

Occupation

Musician

Record Label

YBNL Nation

Spouse

Simi

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.

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

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

Personal life

Adekunle Gold is married to popular female musician Simi. Together they have a daughter

Awards and recognition

Year

Award ceremony

Prize

Result

2016

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

Best Song

Won

Best New Act to Watch

Won

2016

The Headies

Best Alternative Song

Won

2015

Nigeria Entertainment Awards

Best New Act

Won

2017

City People Entertainment Awards

Album of the Year

Won

2017

City People Entertainment Awards

Collabo of the Year

Won

2017

IARA

Best African Music Artist

Won

Adekunle Gold Net Worth

Adekunle Gold Net Worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.

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