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Adekunle Gold’s Latest Album ‘Fuji’ Is a Love Letter to His Lagos Roots
Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold (AG Baby) has dropped his most personal project yet – a 15-track album that’s not just music, but a cultural journey through the streets of Lagos. With “Fuji,” AG isn’t just releasing songs; he’s sharing his heritage, one track at a time.
“Listen in order, no skips,” the artist pleads with fans, emphasizing that this album is meant to be experienced as a complete journey, not just a collection of singles. Already, fans have gotten a taste through four pre-released tracks: “Obimo,” “Coco Money,” “Bobo” (featuring Lojay and Shoday), and “Believe.” But now, the full story is ready to be told.
This sixth album follows 2023’s “Tequila Ever After,” but “Fuji” hits different. The title itself carries deeper meaning – it’s both an acronym (Finding Uncharted Journeys Inside) and a homage to the soundtrack of AG’s childhood. “Fuji is just the sound of Lagos,” he tells Apple Music, crediting his aunt’s constant playing of the genre for embedding it in his DNA. “It’s at every party, every event, they play it everywhere. It’s ingrained in me.”
The album seamlessly weaves traditional Yoruba musical styles – apala, fuji, and tungba – with contemporary storytelling. From the success story in “Big Fish” to the tender emotions in “My Love Is the Same” and “Believe,” each track adds another layer to AG’s narrative. The artist who burst onto the scene with “Sade” over a decade ago hasn’t forgotten his roots; instead, he’s embracing them more fully than ever.
“I love my culture, I love my traditions and heritage,” AG declares proudly. “As Africans, we all have a duty, an obligation to show our culture. I will never stop doing that.”
So grab your headphones, find a quiet spot, and prepare for an uninterrupted musical journey through Lagos’ streets and AG’s soul. This isn’t just an album – it’s a cultural experience waiting to be discovered, exactly as its creator intended.
[Listen to the album below]
