May 14, 2026

PHOTOS: Adekunle Gold Unveils His New Band Named ‘The 79th Element’

By Farouk Mohammed

Former YBNL act, Adekunle Gold has unveiled a new band named The 79th Element.


 

Recall Adekunle Gold recently confirmed his exit from Olamide’s YBNL record label after his two year contract expired.

‘The 79th Element’ named after the atomic number of Gold.

The band comprises of 8 members including Adekunle’s younger sister Adekunbi. They include: Micheal Bakare as producer and music director of the band, Oladele Afolabi on drums, Babatunde Alaba on percussion, Ojekunle Ayodeji on the keyboard, Owa Ayo on Base guitar, Femi Leye lead guitar, Kosoko Adekunbi and Aigbokhan Martins backing vocals.

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