Adekunle Gold

Adekunle Gold Mourns Ogogo, Actor Who Outlived Grace With Pain and Nostalgia

Adekunle Gold, the celebrated artist, shares his poignant reaction on social media as news breaks of Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, a cherished figure in Nigerian cinema.

In a heartrending post, Gold touches on the actor's profound impact, evoking nostalgia for a generation. Ogogo's demise, at 66, follows a battle with advanced cancer, as confirmed by his daughter, Kira, revealing his struggle through escalating pain and treatment challenges.

"Afrobeats Plot Twist: Adekunle Gold, Olamide Set 2026 Date for Cosmic Collab"

Adekunle Gold electrifies the Afrobeats scene as he plans a groundbreaking collaboration with Olamide, set for release in 2026. "Formation" symbolizes a full-circle moment in their storied relationship, intertwining Adekunle's melodic finesse with Olamide's rhythmic prowess.

Gold, before rising to fame with "Sade," honed his craft under Olamide's YBNL as the "King of Photoshop." The anticipated track drops globally on April 9, drawing fervent anticipation across digital platforms.

Adekunle Gold skips samples, gets Ayefele to say “Eja Nla” live in Ibadan

Adekunle Gold recounts how he personally traveled to Ibadan to persuade gospel veteran Yinka Ayefele to re-record vocals for “Many People.” No dusty archive samples here—Ayefele’s voice arrives freshly recorded, not excavated.

A social media post reveals the singer’s direct request for him to say, “Eja Nla no be small fish o.” Ayefele complies, and footage of their meeting at his radio stations seals the collaboration with visual proof.

Adekunle Gold hides guest features on “FUJI” to keep the spotlight on sound

Adekunle Gold reveals he deliberately left featured artists uncredited on his upcoming “FUJI” album to preserve the purity of the listening experience. He prefers that audiences focus on the sonic craftsmanship rather than anticipate verses from marquee names.

He critiques a trend in which attention shifts from the music to collaborator lineups, suggesting such habits diminish artistic reception. For him, the music—not the guest list—deserves the spotlight.

Adekunle Gold puts Fuji in a gold frame—album drops Oct 3 with Davido, Miguel

Adekunle Gold’s sixth studio album, Fuji, lands October 3, 2025, staged as a tribute to one of Nigeria’s oldest musical genres. Positioned not as nostalgia bait but as a “cultural mandate,” it pulls Fuji from the backstreets into glossy, international territory.

Leaning on Yoruba percussion and local iconography—yes, that's a plastic party chair masquerading as royalty—the project features 15 tracks with guests like Davido, Miguel, and Pasuma. The sound promises a deft splice of traditional rhythms and modern pop flourishes.