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Adekunle Gold Biography: Age, Wife, Albums and Journey to Fame
Adekunle Gold went from graphic designer to one of Afropop’s classiest stars. His highlife-inspired debut “Sade” started it all; today he fills arenas as “AG Baby”.
Gold (2016) · About 30 (2018) · Afro Pop, Vol. 1 (2020) · Catch Me If You Can (2022) · Tequila Ever After (2023)
Early life
Adekunle Gold studied at Lagos State Polytechnic and worked as a graphic designer — he was known for creating artwork for other musicians — while trying to break into music.
His cover-inspired song “Sade” went viral in 2015 and earned him a deal with Olamide’s YBNL. His debut album Gold (2016), with “Orente” and “Pick Up”, brought a fresh “urban highlife” sound.
Reinvention as “AG Baby”
After leaving YBNL he moved towards modern Afropop with Afro Pop, Vol. 1 (2020) and hits such as “High” and “Okay”. Catch Me If You Can (2022) and Tequila Ever After (2023) brought international collaborations and tours.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Adekunle Gold’s wife?
Singer Simi. They married in 2019.
What was Adekunle Gold’s first hit?
“Sade”, released in 2015.
Why is Adekunle Gold called AG Baby?
It is the nickname he adopted for his newer, more Afropop style and stage persona.
Written by the askJBoss team from public records, interviews and reporting; last updated November 2026. Careers move fast. Spotted something new? Tell us in the comments.
