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  • Adekunle Gold begs fans to stream his and Simi’s music to support daughter’s school fees

    Adekunle Gold begs fans to stream his and Simi’s music to support daughter’s school fees

    Singer Adekunle Kosoko, famously known as Adekunle Gold has reached out on his X platform, urging fans to stream both his latest single and his wife Simi’s upcoming release.

    The singer’s new song, “The Life I Chose,” was released today, February 21, while his wife, Simi’s song is set to debut on Friday, February 23.

    Adekunle Gold emphasized the importance of streaming their music to support their daughter, Adejare’s education fees.

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    He tweeted: “I dey drop tonight. @SympLySimi dey drop on Friday. School fees szn. E shaanu, E ba wa bo witi witi.

    “Dem say na 4 pm tomorrow! No, vex! We moveeee. 4 pm tomorrow! The life I chose! Big fish time!

  • Adekunle Gold begs fans for dollars

    Adekunle Gold begs fans for dollars

    Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, known professionally as Adekunle Gold, has sent out a video message to his followers and fans.

    AG baby in the video was heard and seen soliciting fans to send him money in dollars.

    In a post captioned “Send dollars,” the singer could be heard saying that he is aware that he recently mentioned in one of his songs that money brings happiness, but right now, he has backtracked.

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    He went on to reveal that he is unhappy and sad, and the only thing that can make him happy is to be sent money/dollars.

    His statement: “The way I am tired and sad today, as I dey like this, na only money fit make me smile.”

    “And yes, I know I said money no dey bring happiness, but today, I changed my mind. So if you like me and you want me to smile, send dollars.”

  • Adekunle Gold admires American singer Ashanti’s lifestyle

    Adekunle Gold admires American singer Ashanti’s lifestyle

    Renowned singer Adekunle Gold has openly admired the lifestyle led by American singer Ashanti and intends to emulate it.

    In a video circulating online, the father of one revealed his admiration for Ashanti and expressed his aspiration to adopt a similar lifestyle.

    Adekunle Gold dreams of treating his friends and family to lavish vacations regularly, drawing inspiration from Ashanti’s way of life.

    He aims to live life to the fullest, particularly influenced by Ashanti’s love for indulgent vacations in various countries.

    Read Also: Adekunle Gold, Simi perform together after three years

    The talented singer who recently released a new single with his wife, Simi titled, ‘Look What You Made Me Do,’ acknowledged his dedication to living a fulfilling life, clarifying that even though he seeks an exciting lifestyle, he doesn’t smoke.

    He said: “For my life, I just wan dey go holiday. I just wan dey go holiday. Go to different countries. Make I dey go with my family, my friends. Make I dey do like Ashanti. Ashanti, I no sure say she dey live for house. That babe, you go see her for bikini for one country sha. She dey everywhere. That’s the kind of life I want to live. Make I dey wear I short. Make I light one but I no dey smoke.”

  • Adekunle Gold, Simi perform together after three years

    Adekunle Gold, Simi perform together after three years

    Afropop artiste, Adekunle ‘Gold’ Kosoko and his wife, Simi have performed together for the first time in Nigeria after three years.

    The gig, headlined by Adekunle Gold, was held yesterday at The Palm Centre in Lagos, where the celebrity couple wowed music lovers with their enthralling performance.

    The 36-year-old father of one had promised to enchant the audience with his theatrical performance before the concert.

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    “At least I can tell you that Simi and I will be performing on stage together in Nigeria for the first time since 2021. This is not a concert, this is an experience and Broadway.”

    AG Baby as fondly called by his fans stated that he has been rehearsing with his band, 79th Element, since the released of his Tequila Ever After’s album in July. He featured his wife on the project in a song titled, ‘Look What You Made Me Do’.

    Gold pledged to reward his teeming followers with phones. “As a thank you for giving me a great 2023 and for supporting me, I’m giving away mobile phones to you guys to support your businesses or studies.”

  • Davido, Adekunle Gold to headline The BlockParty

    Davido, Adekunle Gold to headline The BlockParty

    The duo of Davido and Adekunle Gold have been billed to perform at the 2023 edition of The BlockParty.

     The event is scheduled to take place on December 26, 2023 and January 1, 2024.

     As announced by the organisers, Davido will headline the Island iteration of the BlockParty, themed ‘Timeless BlockParty,’ while Adekunle Gold will be the marquee act for the Mainland BlockParty’s fifth anniversary.

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     Davido is expected to be joined by other top talents including Fave, Odumodublvck, Shallipopi, Victony, and Dopecaesar. The event will also feature DJ Titanium, Maze x Mxtreme, SmallztheDJ, Livewire, MIA, and Tolu Daniels.

     “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Davido and Adekunle Gold as our headliners for this festive season’s BlockParty events,” said Tobi Mohammed, Founder, BlockParty and Managing Partner at The Plug.

    “This is our way of saying thank you to all those who have been a part of our journey since 2018, and it is symbolic of the amazing plans we have for the festival in 2024. We are confident that these two events will be a highlight of the year for all attendees.”

  • Adekunle Gold, Yemi Alade feature in “The Book of Clarence” soundtrack

    Adekunle Gold, Yemi Alade feature in “The Book of Clarence” soundtrack

    Sensational singers Adekunle Gold and Yemi Alade are pleased to stamp their feets on the global stage as their songs were selected to feature in the soundtrack of the highly anticipated Hollywood movie: “The Book of Clarence.”

    The musicians shared the news on their social media pages.

    Sharing the news on his Instagram page on Wednesday, Adekunle Gold wrote, “It’s great to see such incredible representation in a first-of-its-kind film. #TheBookofClarence, a film by @Jeymes features new music from myself, @JAYZ @liltunechi @yemialade and more. Exclusively in movie theaters January 12.”

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    Yemi Alade wrote: “Clarence has a plan. Experience #TheBookofClarence, a film by @Jeymes Samuel, ft new music from Jeymes Samuel, JAY-Z, myself, @adekunlegold, and more. Exclusively in movie theatres January 12”. 

    The movie also features international artists like Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks, Kid Cudi, Jorge Ben Jor, Jorja Smith and more.

    The movie would also feature new music from Jay Z, who is also the producer of the movie.

    The director of the film, Jeymes Samuel, an American filmmaker and musician, recently announced the first soundtrack for “The Book of Clarence,” a song titled “Hallelujah Heaven,” featuring Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks.

    The film is described by Sony Pictures as a “bold new take on the timeless Hollywood-era Biblical epic.”

  • Why men should take care of themselves – Adekunle Gold

    Why men should take care of themselves – Adekunle Gold

    Singer, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold has advised men on the need to look after themselves.

    The ‘Ogaranya‘ crooner took to his Twitter page to advise men to take care of themselves.

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    He stated that men should take care of themselves because there are more Grandmas in the world than Grandpas.

    Adekunle Gold wrote: “Men take care of yourself. Grandma plenty pass Grandpa for this world.”

  • Singers Simi, Adekunle Gold display love in viral video

    Singers Simi, Adekunle Gold display love in viral video

    Popular singers Adekunle Gold and Simi have been spotted in the lovey dovey moment via a circulating video online.

    Simi, who is known for her playful antics and behaviour, began spanking her husband’s butt.

    However her strikes were prevented by a small bag he hung which left Simi repeatedly hitting the bag instead.

    Read Also: Simi, Adekunle Gold release new song for daughter’s first birthday

    Borrowing a leaf from his wife, Adekunle Gold struck Simi’s buttocks multiple times very hard causing her to swiftly withdraw from her hubby’s arms while laughing and holding her bum.

    Sharing the video, the mother of one took a swipe at her hubby in a light-hearted manner.

    She wrote: “Marry your friend, but is this one friend or opp?”

  • Adekunle Gold excited over partnership with Man Utd

    Adekunle Gold excited over partnership with Man Utd

    Popular pop star Adekunle Gold has celebrated his ambassadorial partnership with Manchester United by recalling his visits to football viewing centers to watch matches.

    The afropop singer wowed the fashion world in a recent campaign for the English Premier League club’s LFSTLR collection, which was created in cooperation with Adidas.

    Adekunle wrote on Twitter that he transitioned from watching games in football centres in Ikotun, Lagos state, to being at Old Trafford.

    Read Also: I drop ‘school fees’ music because of my daughter – Adekunle Gold

    Reacting, the singer who was exhilarated by the fact that his favourite team was celebrating him urged people to not stop dreaming.

    He wrote: “Went from watching the games from viewing centres in Ikotun to being invited to watch at Old Trafford to actually working with and being celebrated by my favourite football club in the world. Wild! By all means, Dream!”

    Manchester United has posted a video of the ‘5 Star’ singer showcasing their attire on X with the caption:

    “Inspired by the game, made for the culture: our LFSTLR range @AdekunleGOLD #MUFC || @adidasFootball”

  • I drop ‘school fees’ music because of my daughter – Adekunle Gold

    I drop ‘school fees’ music because of my daughter – Adekunle Gold

    Singer Adekunle Gold has characterised his music as “school fees” generating. 

    He explained in an interview with YouTuber, Tayo Aina that he works tirelessly to put out songs in a bid to provide quality education for his daughter and family which he described as his centre and happy place.

    He opened up on enduring a tough childhood, one he doesn’t desire his daughter experience.

    He admitted the great responsibilities that come with fatherhood and also his yearning to raise a queen propels him to dish out songs regularly.

    “Being a father is a huge responsibility that I love by the way. Knowing that I have a huge responsibility to raise a queen. 

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    “You know, my family is my center. Anywhere they are is my happy place.

    “That is one of the reasons I’m hustling hard. Because this girl, the life that I lived growing up, she can’t do the same. 

    “That’s why I’m dropping school fees’ music for you people.”

    He added because he doesn’t have to explain his hectic schedule as often as he would otherwise, being married to an artiste has made his life easier.