Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has marked a decade in music since his first single, ‘Sade,’ by sharing how his talent was found.
He burst onto the Nigerian music scene in December 2014 with ‘Sade,’ a cover of One Direction’s popular song ‘Story Of My Life.’
This track quickly went viral, giving him significant recognition and setting the stage for his future success.
In a recent interview reflecting on his 10 years in the music industry, Adekunle Gold discussed how Pheelz, a singer-songwriter and producer, helped him get signed to YBNL by Olamide.
Before this, Adekunle had a connection with Olamide, working as a graphic designer and creating cover art for artists like Lil Kesh and Viktor.
He shared that after Pheelz heard his song “Sade,” he spoke to Olamide about signing him, leading to his successful journey in music.
Under YBNL, Adekunle Gold gained widespread fame with his first album ‘Gold,’ which featured popular tracks like ‘Orente’ and ‘Pick Up.’
Over his 10-year career, he has become one of Nigeria’s most talented artists, known for his excellent songwriting and performance skills.
He began as a singer blending urban styles with traditional Yoruba music, but later transformed into a pop star with his album Afro-pop Vol 1.
To date, Adekunle Gold has released 5 albums, achieving multiple hit records that have made him a sought-after performer in Africa.
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