Singing sensation, Adekunle Gold has stated that he was underestimated on numerous occasions in the past.
The music star made this known while reflecting on his past struggles and career strides in a newsletter sent to his fans obtained by TheNewsGuru.
The ‘Sinner’ crooner said: “…worked so hard to push myself and my creativity…I actually can’t count the amount of no’s I got. The feeling of being constantly overlooked, undercooked, disrespected and maligned is not a pleasant one,” he said.
He also stated that “not long too long ago,” he had not enough money on him to give his fans craving to get his attention.
“There were days where the fans were plenty but the pocket was very empty and this wasn’t too long ago,” he continued.
The revered vocalist also opened up on dealing with inherent bottlenecks in the music industry, saying such makes transparency difficult.
“I am going to be as transparent with you as I possibly can, even though this industry makes it difficult to be and your worth is measured based on how much you can package,” he said.
Adekunle Gold said in spite of the odds, he remains grateful for what he has been able to achieve. He also enjoined those bracing similar experiences not to give up.
“I am particularly thankful for the journey. I know that our world celebrates the destination but I am learning daily that life really is about how we journey,” he added.
“Don’t let anyone cheat you out of a struggle or a hard experience, ma fi ago alago sise, don’t let social nonsense rush your process. Struggle, cry, feel the depths of your pain. Feel it! It’s only then that you are able to recognise when times are good.”