Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko (born 28 January 1987), known professionally as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, is a Nigerian highlife singer and songwriter. He got widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single “Sade”, which was a cover to a One direction song titled, The Story of My Life.
Adekunle Gold’s Early Life
Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko was born into the Kosoko royal family of Lagos State, Nigeria on 28 January 1987.
While growing up, Adekunle Gold had his interest and passion for music he always listened to songs by King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey.
So, he went ahead by making his dreams a reality by writing his first song, Sade in 2002 at the age of 15 years old. Which was a cover of one direction’s song, titled, The Story Of My Life.
Adekunle Gold’s Education
Adekunle Gold went to one of the polytechnics in Lagos and has Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design from Lagos State Polytechnic.
Real Facts About Adekunle Gold
Full Name: | Adekunle Kosoko |
Stage Name: | Adekunle Gold |
Born: | 28 January 1987 (age 35 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Lagos |
State Of Origin: | Lagos State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Parents: | Kosoko Royal Family Of Lagos |
Chilldren: | Adejare Kosoko Deja |
Siblings: | N/A |
Wife: | Simi (m. 2019) |
Occupation: | Singer • Songwriter |
Net Worth: | $1.5 million |