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I couldn’t save my sister’s life with all the money I had – Adekunle Gold

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5 years ago

January 19, 2019

The year 2011 is one that would forever remain in the memory of popular singer , Adekunle Gold , as it was the year he lost his sister , whom he refers to as his best friend , to a heart- related disease .To eulogise his younger sister , the urban highlife singer released a song , ‘ Ire , ’ last year .

In a chat with Saturday Beats , the singer recalled that although they spent a lot of money in a bid to get his sister well again, she lost the battle to the ailment .

Gold said , “ My sister was one of the few best friends I had but death took her away. She had a heart- related disease and I thought she could beat the disease but she did not make it . We sang together a lot and we shared the same dream . I was her best friend in the house , so it really shook me when I lost her . I remember her every year and reminisce about the great time we had together. I wish she was alive to celebrate my success with me because this was our dream.

“ The funny thing is that we had the money ; it was not that we could not afford to treat her , but it was just unfortunate that she died. If I was as popular back then as I am now , what would I have done differently ? I do not think that I would have done anything differently because we spent money on her . I was at home when she died, so by the time I got to the hospital to see her , she had died . ”

He further stated how ecstatic he was when he met with King Sunny Ade, who is one of his major influences in the Nigerian music scene . “ A lot of times , I hear people comparing me with King Sunny Ade; they mention his name when they mention mine and that is an amazing feat . It is really great but like I always tell people , I would prefer it if people see me as Adekunle Gold .
“ When I met King Sunny Ade and he was singing my song word for word , I was very honoured and humbled . It made a very great impression on my life . Who would have thought that King Sunny Ade would know my song and even sing it word for word ? I am hopeful that we will collaborate to do something together. I have been working on it and I am hoping that it works out .

“ Ten years ago , I wanted to be as successful as I am today . I thought about it , prayed for it and worked towards it . I do not think I would be cocky if I say that I knew I would become successful , but I did not know when I would become famous . I am grateful that everything I dreamt about is coming to fruition . I am grateful that everything I have laid my hands on has prospered . ”

When asked about his marriage to fellow singer , Simi , Gold simply said , “ What do you think ?”