Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold has sparked reactions across social media after gifting his wife, fellow singer Simi, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class to celebrate her birthday. The emotional moment, captured on video and shared online, shows the Duduke singer looking visibly shocked as she was being led to the luxury car, opening her mouth in awe before hugging and kissing him. Adekunle Gold also gifted her a diamond ring for her 38th birthday; fans and colleagues flooded her social media pages with congratulatory messages.
The love story of Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, and Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye, widely known as Simi, began long before they became household names. The two met over a decade ago at Bogobiri House in Lagos, a time when they were both struggling artists. While Adekunle Gold was famously known as the “King of Photoshop” for his graphic design skills, Simi was a rising singer and sound engineer.
Simi’s big break came in 2014 with her hit single “Tiff,” while Adekunle Gold gained national fame in late 2014 with “Sade,” a highlife cover of a One Direction song. Since then, both have released multiple award-winning albums. Simi is celebrated for her soulful voice and engineering skills, having mixed Adekunle’s debut album, Gold. Adekunle Gold has successfully transitioned from a highlife singer to a global Afrobeats star, recently releasing his sixth studio album, Fuji.
The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony in January 2019, away from the public eye. Their union has been blessed with children, most notably their first daughter, Adejare (Deja), who was born in May 2020.
More recently, the couple just welcomed their second child. The couple had earlier revealed they were expecting a child through Adekunle Gold’s music video for ‘My Love is The Same’. The video, released on Wednesday, December 24, served as a visual for one of the tracks on his sixth studio album, Fuji, though they remain protective of their children’s privacy
The couple is often praised for their supportive and private relationship.
The news has been met with excitement from fans and colleagues who follow the couple’s journey. Many pointed out that the gift is well deserved, considering Simi’s contribution to the Nigerian music industry and her role in her husband’s early success.
