Afro Pop singer, Adekunle Almaruf Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, is guest on this week’s edition of CNN African Voices Playmakers sponsored by telecommunications company, Globacom.
Born on January 28, 1987, Kosoko is reputed for his rich lyrics and unique rendition of his songs. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design from Lagos State Polytechnic. He hit the lime lights in 2015 after releasing his single, “Sade”, which was subsequently nominated for Best Alternative Song at the 2015 Headies. He later released two more singles, “Orente” and “Pick Up” following the success of ‘Sade’.
He progressed further in 2015 by signing a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his debut studio album “Gold”, which reached number 7 on the Billboard World Albums chart.
Kosoko is using his superstar status to raise awareness and rally support for those living with sickle cell, which he also battled behind closed doors for his entire life.
Kosoko, who married the Nigerian songstress, Simi, in 2019, has received many awards including Best New Act Award of the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2015 and 2016, the City People Entertainment Awards for Album of the Year in 2016 and 2017; the Best African Music Artist of IARA in 2017 and Songwriter of the Year for The Headies, 2023.
African Voices Playmakers comes up on Saturday at 8. 30 am on DSTV Channel 401 with repeat showing at 12.00 noon; Sunday at 4.30 am, and 7.00 pm. The edition will be repeated on Monday at 4.00 a.m., next week Saturday at 8.30 a.m., 12 noon and on Sunday at 4.30 am and 7.00 pm and on Monday at 4. 00 a.m.
