Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold has shared a refreshing perspective on aging, stating that getting older is not a limitation but an advantage, as he reflected on his recent 39th birthday.
In an interview with The Nation, the singer revealed a shift in his mindset. “There was a time when birthdays used to scare me, I used to feel like time was tapping me on the shoulder, asking what I had to show for myself,” he said. “I thought progress had a deadline... But this year felt calm.”
Following the release of his critically acclaimed sixth studio album, ‘Fuji’—described by many as his most impactful work—Gold disputes the idea that he has reached a career peak. “I smiled when I heard and saw the tweets, not because they’re wrong, but because I see something else. One thing I know for sure is that I don’t have a peak. I feel like I’ve unlocked something, a new person, a new purpose.”
Gold, who rose to fame over a decade ago with ‘Sade,’ attributes his current confidence to lessons learned over the years. He criticized society for imposing unnecessary deadlines on personal growth and success.
“There’s no such thing as being late to becoming who you’re meant to be, to achieving your dreams, to starting again. You’re not late, you’re informed,” he asserted.
His reflections offer an empowering message about continuous evolution and rejecting the pressure to achieve milestones by a certain age, emphasizing that growth and purpose can deepen with time.
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