Adekunle Gold is constantly on the move. Over the phone, his voice trickles in with an audible crack. It’s a far cry from the honeyed embrace we know from his colourful music; now, it’s urgent, having been immersed in the grit of everyday living of a pop star. For much of the day, the acclaimed singer, songwriter and father of one, was on set of his NATIVE Now cover shoot at a North London studio, led by Elliot Hensford. The whole affair ran longer than expected and Adekunle Gold’s exhaustion is clear, but it was testament to his dedication that he’s on time for his interview via Zoom that same evening. His remarkable career incisively cut into great stories.

With his forthcoming fifth studio album ‘Tequila Ever After’, the singer has been reaching deeper into his bag of tricks, his artistic awareness visible in how he seamlessly merges music creation with skillful performance. In recent months, the 36-year-old artist has been busy on the road. His penchant for delivering memorable performances makes him a favoured name among concertgoers around the world, as he brought his AG Baby tour to North America and Europe last summer. It’s clear that creating music however resides deep in his spirit, and he’s been walking the path ever since, one awe-inspiring production at a time.