Adekunle Gold is the latest guest on CNN African Voices.

He is the mastermind of his own destiny. The Nigerian artiste began his musical journey after he first became popular on social media for photoshopping. He manipulated himself into celebrity photos, and this got him wide recognition. Now, he is a global sound selling out shows and singing on stages around the world.

The ‘King of Pop’ recently released a hit song, Before You Wake Up. Born Adekunle Kosoko in 1987, the pop star has made a name for himself in the industry. His hit single, Sade, shot him to popularity in 2015. That same year, Adekunle signed a record deal with YBNL Nation. He also released other hit tracks like Orente and Pick Up before his debut studio album, Gold. This stood out as number 7 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.

In the interview with CNN African Voices, he talks about his life. Adekunle Gold also shares his experiences and his journey so far, from photoshopping to his musical career.

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