Davido :Greatest Afrobeats Sensation After Fela family.part one

The blogger ibikunle Abraham laniyan authors new essay.This time around he drew on the controversies and recent social media war between Fela family and Whizkid FC in which the latter claim Whizkid is greater than fela anikulapo.Whizkid said it himself.The blogger draw from historical perspective and set the record straight.He start by exploring list of boys Davido had produced including Adekunle Gold and others directly and indirectly.Enjoy the reading.

Yes, Adekunle Gold is considered a major success story of Olamide's record label, YBNL Nation. His career trajectory from a graphic designer to an international music star is closely linked to Olamide's mentorship and platform. 

Initial Discovery: Before his music career took off, Adekunle Gold was a graphic designer who designed the official YBNL logo and cover arts for other label artists like Lil Kesh and Vector.

Signing to YBNL: In 2015, following the success of his viral single "Sade," he was officially signed to YBNL Nation by Olamide.

Rise to Fame: Under the label, he released his critically acclaimed debut studio album, Gold, in 2016, which featured hits like "Orente" and "Pick Up" and debuted at number 7 on the Billboard World Albums chart.

Departure: He left YBNL in 2016 or early 2017 after his two-year contract expired. The split was amicable, and he has frequently expressed gratitude for Olamide's role in his career.

Current Status: As of 2026, he is an established global artist signed to Def Jam Recordings. He continues to release music, including his 2025 album FUJI and the single "Obimo".