Omoba Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, is a Nigerian urban highlife singer, songwriter, and graphics designer. He was born into the Kosoko royal family of Lagos State, Nigeria. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Arts and Design from Lagos State Polytechnic.
Adekunle Gold 2014 single “Sade” received massive airplay on various Nigerian radio stations. His follow-up single, titled “Orente”, also received positive reviews from music critics and consumers. In 2015, he was nominated in the Most Promising Act of the Year category at the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards. His 2014 single “Sade” was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. In 2015, he was signed to YBNL Nation under which he released his debut studio album Gold
While growing up, Adekunle developed an interest in music while listening to songs by King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey. He became a member of his church’s junior choir during his teenage years and went on to write his first song at the age of 15. He is often regarded as the “king of Photoshop” after numerous edited Photoshop image of other popular celebrities.
The sensational artist who love and embrace his African “Adire” (Tie & Dye) has some amazing style sense. Whenever he’s on African print, he looks bold, colorful, charming and his eclectic style match any outfit. his kind of style represent heritage and culture which he’s not afraid to showcase. His style export Africa in every way; from the pieces put together down to the colorful accessories which he pulls off just well.
Adekunle Gold is very particular about his brand and tends to appear grand at all times, be it on stage or for his music videos. Either you appreciate him or not, his style is never off whatever he dons. Always eager to show a glint of Africa(n) in his style and for a simple stylish singer like him, that’s commendable. He pulls off any Afrocentric look anytime and perfectly.
We love his ideal style image and we’re pleased to announce him as our Celebrity Style of the Week @stylewithjibs.
Why Adekunle Gold is our CSOTW?
- CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN STYLE
Adekunle Gold style has seen him rocking “Adire” with accessories screaming African. We have seen him on different African traditional wears, from damask paired with an embellished cap to Aso Oke vest and ‘Adire’ pants. his looks on African print comes effortlessly.
- SIMPLICITY
His style is simple to the core but very stylish at the same time. He complements that so well with his bold looks together and interprets his style just perfect. He has a very interesting sense of style which makes him stand out.
- SIGNATURE CAP
If you’re familiar with the singer, you’ll definitely observe the modern traditional cap on him. Either he’s on African print or modern, he rocks them so nicely with different shades and color.
- GOLD
Nothing screams royalty like gold and for Adekunle, it’s all in the name. his style, image, music, and personality speaks of gold, it radiates all over him.
we hope you love our Celebrity Style of the Week, thank you for reading.