- Today, Adekunle Gold’s break-out song Sade marks its 10-year anniversary
- The song, which is a cover of One Direction’s Story of My Life has resonated with fans for over a decade
- To celebrate its anniversary, Adekunle Gold reflected on the story of discovering his iconic song
Today marks a significant milestone, celebrating a decade since Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold released his breakout single, Sade.
The singer reflected on this remarkable journey as he shared insights into the creative process and evolution that led to the creation of his masterpiece.
Via his YouTube channel, on Thursday, December 19, Adekunle Gold reminisced on how Sade came to him and surprisingly became his greatest breakout song as a cover of One Direction’s Story of My Life.
“I was returning from work one evening. I was working as a brand developer and social media manager of a company in 2013. I was driving and listening to the radio in Lagos traffic and this song came on, One Direction’s Story of My Life.
“I thought it was beautiful and there was a space for instrumentals where I just started freestyling. I thought it was a good melody. I put out my phone and recorded it and left it there. Then, I was going to make an EP that will be about stories of my life. I wanted to be sincere.
“I've always believed that artistes need to just tell stories and say something that is sincere to you. Safe is the story of my life. I make music about myself or a story that somebody told me. I think it is the sincerity that is working for me, “ Gold narrated his journey to discovering Sade.
Milestones achieved by Adekunle Gold’s ‘Sade’
From its heartfelt lyrics to its captivating melody, Sade has not only resonated with fans around the world but has also played a pivotal role in shaping Gold’s career.
This 10-year anniversary serves as a moment for both the artiste and his listeners to appreciate the impact of the song and the memories it has conjured over the years.
Some of the notable milestones achieved by Sade, released on December 14, 2014, include winning the Best Alternative Song at the 2016 Headies Award and helping Gold secure a record deal with Olamide’s YBNL Nation in the same year.
Adekunle Gold is living the dream 8 years after his debut
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Adekunle Gold's musical journey is defined by his unwavering commitment to realising his dream through exceptional music and sound. This is something that cannot be overlooked.
A consistent journey from recording his first song as a teenager to being part of a boys' band and his ballad and folk delivery in his debut ‘Gold.’ To celebrate eight years of Adekunle Gold’s debut album, TheRadar spotlighted how his music journey started only as a dream.
