Adekunle Gold Opens Up About Family, Fatherhood, and Finding Strength Through Music
Singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about what truly matters most to him — his family.
Speaking on the NotJustOk podcast, the award-winning artist revealed that being a husband and father has completely reshaped his priorities. According to him, while his career is important, nothing compares to the responsibility he feels toward his wife, Simi, and their daughter, Adejare.
“I can afford to be a failed musician, but not a failed father or husband. That’s not negotiable,” he said with conviction.
Adekunle explained that his song My Love Is The Same was inspired by his desire to give his daughter a life far better than the one he had growing up. “I just want to do more for her,” he shared. “I can’t bring her into the same kind of life I came from — it has to be better. That’s why I work so hard. My family is my centre, and I don’t joke with that.”
Beyond family life, Adekunle also reflected on the pain and creativity that shaped his upcoming Fuji album, set to be released on October 3.
In a heartfelt post, the 38-year-old revealed that the project represents his personal journey — filled with lessons, wins, grief, and the joys of fatherhood.
He shared that one of the songs, Simile (which means “rest on me” or “lean on me” in Yoruba), was written in 2019 after the death of his father. During that period, he said he struggled with grief despite being invited to contribute to Beyoncé’s Lion King album.
“I couldn’t feel joy,” he admitted. “But one day, I picked up my mic at home and just poured everything I was feeling into music. That’s how Simile was born — straight from pain and confusion.”
The song was never released at the time, but in 2024, his longtime collaborator Michael rediscovered it during a studio session. Hearing it again reminded Adekunle of its raw emotion — and he knew instantly it deserved a place on his new album.
Fuji marks Adekunle Gold’s sixth studio album, following Tequila Ever After in 2023. More than just a musical project, it stands as a reflection of his growth — as an artist, a man, and a father who continues to find healing through sound.
