Adekunle Gold (born Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and visual artist whose career is a testament to reinvention, craftsmanship and cultural ambition.
From his early days in church choirs and graphic design, he broke through with the 2014 hit single “Sade,” which laid the groundwork for his evolution into Afropop royalty.
In 2025, Adekunle released his sixth studio album Fuji, a bold return to his roots that fuses ancestral Yoruba soundscapes with modern pop sensibility and international reach.His visual aesthetic, fashion-forward persona and storytelling lyrics have made him an ambassador for Africa’s creative economy.
What makes Adekunle Gold a true trailblazer is his commitment to authenticity and artistry: he honours tradition while boldly stepping into global spaces, signing with Def Jam and collaborating with international icons.
For bridging culture, creativity, and commerce, Adekunle Gold stands as a luminous figure in contemporary African music and a deserving nominee for the Music Trailblazer award.
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