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'''Adekunle Kosoko''', popularly known by his [[stage name]] '''Adekunle Gold''', is a [[Nigerian]] [[urban contemporary|urban highlife]] singer, songwriter and graphic designer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/08/i-didnt-lobby-to-be-signed-by-olamide-adekunle-gold/|title=I didn’t lobby to be signed by Olamide – Adekunle Gold|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]|date=12 August 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> He describes his genre of music as [[urban contemporary|urban highlife]]. His 2014 single "Sade" received massive [[airplay]] on various Nigerian radio stations. His follow-up single, titled "Orente", also received positive reviews from [[music critic]]s and consumers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stillonstreet.com.ng/music-review-has-adekunle-gold-come-to-stay-with-new-single-orente/ |title=Music Review : Has Adekunle Gold Come To Stay With New Single "Orente" ? |date=4 July 2015 |accessdate=29 October 2015 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2015, he was nominated in the Most Promising Act of the Year category at the 2015 [[City People Entertainment Awards]]. His 2014 single "Sade" was nominated for Best Alternative Song at [[The Headies|The Headies 2015]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.beatingbeats.com/news/olamide-tiwa-savage-korede-bello-many-more-nominated-for-2015-city-people-awards/13445|title=Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello & Many More Nominated For 2015 City People Awards|work=Beating Beats|last=Onipede|first=Olamide|date=15 July 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/olamide-leads-headies-2015-nominees/222478/|title=Olamide Leads Headies 2015 Nominees|work=[[Thisday|ThisDay Live Newspaper]]|date=11 October 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> In 2015, he was signed to [[YBNL Nation]] under which he released his debut studio album ''[[Gold (Adekunle Gold album)|Gold]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenet.ng/2015/08/i-was-involved-with-ybnl-before-olamide-signed-me-adekunle-gold/|title=I was involved with YBNL before Olamide signed me – Adekunle Gold|work=[[Nigeria Entertainment Today]]|last=Kayode|first=Badmus|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> | '''Adekunle Kosoko''', popularly known by his [[stage name]] '''Adekunle Gold''', is a [[Nigerian]] [[urban contemporary|urban highlife]] singer, songwriter and graphic designer.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/08/i-didnt-lobby-to-be-signed-by-olamide-adekunle-gold/|title=I didn’t lobby to be signed by Olamide – Adekunle Gold|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]|date=12 August 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> He describes his genre of music as [[urban contemporary|urban highlife]]. His 2014 single "Sade" received massive [[airplay]] on various Nigerian radio stations <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mymusic.com.ng/adekunlegold|title=Adekunle Gold's Discography|publisher=MyMusic.com.ng|access-date=20 March 2014}}</ref>. His follow-up single, titled "Orente", also received positive reviews from [[music critic]]s and consumers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://stillonstreet.com.ng/music-review-has-adekunle-gold-come-to-stay-with-new-single-orente/ |title=Music Review : Has Adekunle Gold Come To Stay With New Single "Orente" ? |date=4 July 2015 |accessdate=29 October 2015 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2015, he was nominated in the Most Promising Act of the Year category at the 2015 [[City People Entertainment Awards]]. His 2014 single "Sade" was nominated for Best Alternative Song at [[The Headies|The Headies 2015]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.beatingbeats.com/news/olamide-tiwa-savage-korede-bello-many-more-nominated-for-2015-city-people-awards/13445|title=Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Korede Bello & Many More Nominated For 2015 City People Awards|work=Beating Beats|last=Onipede|first=Olamide|date=15 July 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/olamide-leads-headies-2015-nominees/222478/|title=Olamide Leads Headies 2015 Nominees|work=[[Thisday|ThisDay Live Newspaper]]|date=11 October 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> In 2015, he was signed to [[YBNL Nation]] under which he released his debut studio album ''[[Gold (Adekunle Gold album)|Gold]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenet.ng/2015/08/i-was-involved-with-ybnl-before-olamide-signed-me-adekunle-gold/|title=I was involved with YBNL before Olamide signed me – Adekunle Gold|work=[[Nigeria Entertainment Today]]|last=Kayode|first=Badmus|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Adekunle Gold | |
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| File:Adekunle Gold.jpg | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Adekunle Kosoko Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | urban highlife,World |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter, Graphic Designer |
| Instruments | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Website | www |
Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known by hisstage nameAdekunle Gold, is aNigerianurban highlife singer, songwriter and graphic designer.[1] He describes his genre of music asurban highlife. His 2014 single "Sade" received massiveairplay on various Nigerian radio stations[2]. His follow-up single, titled "Orente", also received positive reviews frommusic critics and consumers.[3] In 2015, he was nominated in the Most Promising Act of the Year category at the 2015City People Entertainment Awards. His 2014 single "Sade" was nominated for Best Alternative Song atThe Headies 2015.[4][5] In 2015, he was signed toYBNL Nation under which he released his debut studio albumGold.[6]
Adekunle was born into a royal family in Lagos State, Nigeria. He holds a Higher National Diploma inArts and Design fromLagos State Polytechnic.[7]
While growing up, Adekunle developed interest in music while listening to songs byKing Sunny Ade andEbenezer Obey. He became a member of his church's junior choir during his teenage years, and went on to write his first song at the age of 15.[8] In 2014, Adekunle went solo after he disbanded a music group he formed with a friend while in school. Adekunle Gold was dubbed the "King of Photoshop" after posting an editedPhotoshop image of him huggingTiwa Savage.[9] On 19 December 2014, he released a cover ofOne Direction's "Story of My Life" titled "Sade", which rose to critical acclaim and went on to be nominated at the 2015 edition ofThe Headies.[10]
After the release of "Sade", Adekunle released his first official single titled "Orente" throughYBNL Nation after signing a music contract with the record label on March 5, 2015.[11][12] He was nominated in the Most Promising Act of the Year category at the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards.[13] On 18 July 2016, Adekunle Gold revealed the cover and track list of his debutstudio album titledGold. The album is a 16-track project, with musical production fromPheelz,Masterkraft, B Banks, Sleekamo, Oscar and Seyikeyz.[14] It was released on 25 July, three days before the original scheduled date of release.[15] Upon its release, it peaked at #7 on theBillboard World Album Chart for the week of 13 August 2016. Moreover, it was critically reviewed by contemporary music critics.[16][17] Following his departure fromYBNL Nation due to the expiry of his contract, Adekunle Gold unveiled his band "The 79th Element" in reference to theatomic number ofgold.[18]
He describes his music as having "a wholesome spirit, native roots and music that speaks to theworld."
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| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | |
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| 2016 | Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEAs) | Best Song | Pick Up | Won | [19] |
| Best New Act to Watch | Himself | Won | |||
| 2015 | Afrima Awards 2015 | Revelation of Africa | "Sade" | Won | |
| 2015 | Beat of Lagos 2015 | Best Song | "Sade" | Won | |
| 2016 | The Headies 2015 | Best Alternative Song | "Sade" | Won | |
| 2015 | Nea Awards 2016 | Best New Act | "Himself" | Won |
