Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko (born 28 January 1987), known professionally as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter currently signed to Def Jam Recordings. He gained widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single "Sade", a highlife cover of One Direction's "Story of My Life". He signed a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his 2015 debut studio album Gold, which debuted at number 7 on the Billboard World Albums chart. Gold was preceded by the release of three singles: "Sade", "Orente" and "Pick Up". Adekunle Gold revealed to Nigerian Entertainment Today that prior to signing with YBNL, he designed the label's official logo and completed other designs for Lil Kesh, Viktoh and Olamide. In 2023, he released "Tequila Ever After", his fifth studio album and first under Def Jam.
Adekunle Gold | |
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| Birth name | Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko |
| Also known as | Adekunle Silver, AG Baby |
| Born | 28 January 1987 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Lagos State, Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Afro Urban Inc, YBNL Nation (former), Def Jam Recordings |
| Spouse(s) |
Simi (m. 2019) |
| Website | adekunlegold |