Adekunle Gold Says Growing Older Is Not A Limitation

According to Ireporter Online, Afrobeats singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has described aging as an advantage rather than a setback. The Lagos State-born musician shared the insight while reflecting on his recent 39th birthday.

In an interview with The Nation, Gold explained that while birthdays previously brought feelings of pressure, they now evoke a sense of calm and gratitude. “There was a time when birthdays used to scare me. I used to feel like time was tapping me on the shoulder, asking what I had to show for myself,” he said.

The singer added, “I thought progress had a deadline, that there was a point where you either arrived or you didn’t. But this year felt calm.”

Following the release of his sixth studio album, Fuji, widely regarded by critics as his most impactful project, Gold addressed the misconception that his career had peaked. “I smiled when I heard and saw the tweets, not because they’re wrong, but because I see something else. One thing I know for sure is that I don’t have a peak. I feel like I’ve unlocked something, a new person, a new purpose,” he stated.

Gold, who rose to prominence over a decade ago with the hit single Sade, credited his current confidence to lessons learned over the years. He emphasized that society often imposes unnecessary deadlines on personal growth and success, a notion he believes is limiting rather than motivating.