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  • I respect only Fela- Oritsefemi declares

    Ajegunle-born and bred singer, Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele, fondly called ‘Musical Taliban’ has declared his love and respect for the Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti.

     

    Recall that the Afro-pop singer took to his Twitter page saying all the shows held in December were not as “Loud” as his wedding ceremony.He was slammed and criticized over his outburst on social media.

     

    The ‘Double Wahala’ crooner however reacted to the criticisms yesterday night as he performed at One Lagos Fiesta, Agege .The crooner re-emphasized his stance saying: “Fela is the only one I respect, others should go and sleep”.

     

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    People say Nigerian music is monotonous, but we are growing – Lagbaja

  • #ONSWAG: 5 things you missed at Adekunle Gold’s concert

    Adekunle Gold’s much anticipated concert finally held yesterday at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victory Island, Lagos. Stepping into the venue, you would immediately see the palpable expectations on the faces of hundreds who had come to experience the golden sound of Adekunle Gold.

     

    In no particular order TheNewsGuru takes a look at the 7 high-points of the grand concert you missed out on.

     

     

    1. Adekunle Gold’s first costume for the night is reminiscent of King Sunny Ade’s outfit at one of his numerous concerts. The Orente crooner was clad in a black jacket embellished with sparkly gold fittings. The crowd cheered when he mounted the stage.

     

    1. Everybody knows Adekunle Gold is a lover boy at heart. The soft spoken singer mesmerized his fans with melodious songs like Shade, Orente, and ‘No Forget’ which created an undiluted atmosphere of romance and pure joy amongst his female fans.

     

    1. An unforgettable highlight of the show was when Adekunle Gold and Simi performed their duet titled ‘ No Forget’. Believe it or not, their performance last night revealed that they are in love with each other. Recall that there have been several speculations that the duo are in a romantic relationship with one another, which they have both debunked on several occasion.

     

    During the performance, you could sense that Simi was about to break into tears. The loving stares, amorous chemistry and palpable emotions all point to the fact that such kind of love cannot be feigned. They are in love.

     

    1. Adekunle’s confession

    As the show was getting to its climax, Adekunle noted that the concert couldn’t have been made possible without his band, 79th Element. He said: “I want to use this medium to appreciate my band, they complement me”.

     

     

    1. Teni, the Fargin crooner, Seyi Shay , Simi and Funmbi also added verve to the concert with their performances. Adekunle is no doubt one of the greatest performers of his own generation.

     

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    #ONSWAG: Adekunle Gold, Simi keep love alive at concert

  • #ONSWAG: Adekunle Gold, Simi keep love alive at concert

    Nigerian Afro-fusion artiste, Adekunle Gold held his debut Nigerian concert yesterday night at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, tagged ‘One Night Stand with Adekunle Gold’ #ONSWAG along with his 79th Element Band.

     

    Recall that the Orente crooner has held two successful editions of the event in the 02 Academy, London and Button Factory in Dublin.

     

    Before now Adekunle Gold’s alleged love affair with songstress, Simi has always been a subject of discussion in entertainment circles.

     

    The chemistry between these two talented singers came alive when they mounted the stage to perform their duet, ‘No forget’ at the highly entertaining concert.The crowd screamed in ecstasy, as the duo showed love to each other on stage.

     

    My goal is to be timeless- Adekunle Gold

     

    Watch the videos below

     

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  • Don’t be surprised if ladies remove their bras at my show- Adekunle Gold

    Afro-fusion singer, Adekunle Gold has revealed that ladies might just remove their bras at his show. Adelunle made this known when asked about what fans should expect at his show tagged One Night Stand With Adekunle Gold.

     

    According to him: ““I tagged my show, One Night Stand with Adekunle Gold and the 79th Element. I know that when a person hears ‘ One night stand’, the next thing that comes to mind is intimacy. The truth is that there would be so many girls at my show. I would be playing love songs that would put people in the mood and don’t be surprised when the ladies start removing their bras,” he told Punch.

     

     

    Adekunle Gold who jokingly asked the newly married Adesua to be his girlfriend before getting engaged to Banky W, revealed why he asked her out.

    “People do not know if Adesua is just my friend. They wouldn’t know if my tweet was just banter or if it was real. I guess a lot of people thought it was real and I was asking Adesua out online. Why would I do that? We were just joking and she is my friend. I even tweeted when she got engaged that I’d not even got the 50, 000 retweets she asked for and she was already engaged. It was just banter but I guess people see what they want to see. Adesua and I never dated; we were/are just friends”.

     

    Simi kneels for Adekunle Gold on stage

     

     

  • Adekunle Gold to thrill fans with ‘One Night Stand’

    Nigerian Afro fusion singer, Adekunle Gold is set for the Lagos edition of his concert tagged ‘One Night Stand with Adekunle Gold’, a live music concert featuring Adekunle Gold & The 79th Element, performing carefully curated songs from Adekunle Gold’s repertoire.

     

    The show organized by Bavent Street Live, will hold at The Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Boxing Day, 26th December, 2017.

     

    The ‘Orente’ sensation plans to light up the stage this December with his exceptional sound and captivating performances at the groundbreaking concert.

     

    Celebrating the success of his successful phenomenal ‘One Night Stand’ London and Dublin concerts, Adekunle Gold’s highly energetic and undeniable stage presence will be in full view for his fans, and the surprise features will add to the excitement that is One Night Stand with Adekunle Gold.

     

    How Adekunle Gold set London ablaze

  • Adekunle Gold causes stir with performance in church

     

    Orente crooner,Adekunle Gold has taken his music from the secular audience to the church. The Afro-fusion made a guest appearance at the Christmas Carol organized by urban church This Present House. The concert also featured artistes like Omawunmi, Waje, Mike Abdul and others.

     

    The singer mounted the stage saying:” I started from the church, now I am back”.

    He performed songs like Pick Up and My Life, relating the message of the song to his Christian audience.

     

    However his performance has sparked a myriad of reactions on social media. While some people lauded his performance, others simply condemned the church for inviting him in the first place.

     

    Watch the video below

     

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  • Don’t be an animal-Adekunle Gold declares

    Following the incessant complaints made by female fans who attended Phyno’s concert over being raped and sexually assaulted, Adekunle Gold has called on his male fans not to be animals.

    He noted that Nigerian women should be able to attend a concert without their breasts being fondled or bum pressed.

    Adekunle took to his Instagram page to make the statement:”Nigerian women should be able to attend a concert anywhere without their breasts being fondled and their bum slapped or pressed.Nigerian men must do better”

     

    #OLIC4: How Olamide crashed fans hopes

     

     

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  • How a trip to Dubai inspired Adekunle Gold’s ‘Money’

    Urban highlife singer, Adekunle Gold releases his latest single ‘Money’; a masterpiece off his highly anticipated album ‘About 30’ recorded live with the 79th Element.

     

    Produced by Pheelz, Money is an urban highlife song that speaks volumes about the realities of being without money.

     

    The song was inspired by one of Adekunle’s trips to Dubai where he realized he couldn’t afford all the good things life has to offer. This song was penned down as an outlet to voice out what affects him financially.

     

    In the first verse, Adekunle sings “Father plant money for my backyard, plenty money for my house O; no recession for where you dey” an artistically composed message that opens up the singer’s prayers to God.

     

    He sings “Debit mi po, family mi po; have mercy on me, give me good life with a lasting peace of mind” a prayer to God to help him with his financial situation.

     

    Following the success of his ‘One Night Stand’ UK tour, Adekunle Gold is set for his 2017 concert ‘One Night Stand With Adekunle Gold’ expected to hold at Federal Palace Hotel, come December 26, 2017.

     

    LISTEN TO THE SONG BELOW

     

  • Adekunle Gold’s mother keeps mum on son’s relationship with Simi

     

    Believe or not, Simi and Adekunle Gold are on a sizzling romance which seem to be altar bound. Ever before Adekunle Gold became a household name, the talented duo have been dating and have been discreet about their relationship.

     

    At the recent unveiling of Simi‘s debut album “Simisola” Adekunle Gold’s mother was present and spoke about Simi’s personality and attitude.

    In her words: “Simi is such a cool, diligent, amazing, caring and loving lady. That’s all I can say”, she said.

     

    This has sparked a myriad of reactions on social media . While some individuals condemned Adekunle Gold mum’s statements, others simply lauded her.

     

    A certain Queen said: “Mummy we are waiting for wedding bells oh talk to your son so he does not mess with Simi ‘s heart”.

     

    Amina said: “Mummy how did you know all these? She dey come your house?”

     

    “ A Yoruba woman will only talk like this If the lady in question is ‘wifeable’. If you know, you know” Gbagaun muncher said

     

    Read Also-Take me back”- Simi begs Adekunle Gold

     

     

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  • “Take me back”- Simi begs Adekunle Gold

    Following the recent unveiling of Simi’s album Simisola, fresh facts have now emerged that Simi’s six-year relationship with Adekunle Gold is sizzling as ever.

     

    Though Simi and Falz fuelled dating rumours through their musical chemistry and collaborations, Insiders in the Nigerian showbiz terrain echoed that they only have a mutual working relationship.

     

    Adekunle Gold and Simi are not just lovebirds, they also have an unquestionable charm and endearment when they team up on songs Though the duo have neither accepted or denied their blossoming love affair, the hints always show up.

     

    Adekunle featured Simi on ‘No forget’, a song on his album .In the same vein, the sweet voiced Simi has also reciprocated by featuring Adekunle in Take me back, a song on Simisola, her new album.

     

    Simi croons during her verse in the song, saying:” Baby I was wrong, but definitely I was crazy, I no mean to say go away. I must have been out of my mind to tell you go away, just take me back”.

     

    The amazing thing is that the lovebirds are also leveraging on the buzz and media attention their romance is garnering, using it as a ploy to promote their music.

     

    Read Also:I don’t talk about my personal relationship in front of cameras’-Simi declares