Dare Babalola
Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold has shared the reason he wrote a song for US superstar Beyoncé.
Gold disclosed that he made the song in 2019 during one of the most difficult periods of his life.
The singer said it was shortly after the death of his father, adding that he was invited by Beyoncé’s team to contribute to her ‘Lion King: The Gift’ album project.
“At the time, I was too consumed by grief to even think about music. But one day I forced myself back into the studio. Out of that pain, I wrote Simile,” Gold told The Nation.
He added that he secretly hoped the song would not be chosen for the project, despite sending it to Beyoncé’s camp.
“For years, the track remained unreleased until 2024, when my longtime collaborator Michael replayed it during a session. It reminded me that even in my deepest loss, I was not alone. I had God to lean on,” he reflected.
Adekunle Gold has now included ‘Simile’ on his latest album titled ‘Fuji,’ hoping the track will comfort listeners dealing with grief or loss.
“Grief isn’t just about losing a parent. It can be the loss of a person, a friendship, a dream, or even a version of yourself; whatever it is, you don’t have to carry it alone,” he said.
