Dele Gold woos fans, set to launch album

Two seminal figures redefined juju music in Nigeria-Evangelist Ebenezer Obey and King Sunny Ade (KSA). From generation to generation, they churned out great music that wooed both the elite and plebeians, and have to their credits, evergreen songs and albums.

Interestingly, both icons are not getting younger but a dynamic gospel Miliki act, Dele Agbeyo a.k.a. Dele Gold, has acquired the expertise, creative energy and mastery of these figures’ works to create a peculiar style that is a seamless fusion of both Obey and KSA to carve his own identity.
SHOWBIZPLUSng can reveal that listening to Dele Gold’s sophomore album, “Eekun Ewole,” one would encounter a perfect mix of praise, wisdom, proverbs, confession, commentary, accolades, figure of speech that carries deep spiritual and secular import .

His blend of bass guitar and extensive use of keyboard compliment the drums and vocal strength to bring out melodious tunes. For Dele Gold, his songs, he said, come from his unique personal experience with the people he interacts with and what he sees around him. From the title of the album, Every Knee “Gbogbo Eekun,” it shows the central theme of the album is prayers and praise. Another track, “Asa Yoruba L'ewa” reflects how much he values and gives premium to his Yoruba heritage, especially now that most artistes of his generation desecrate and destroy values and turn deaf ears to ethical issues. “Nigeria Adara,” on the other hand, is a special message to all Nigerian leaders, men and women alike.
In all, it is a uniquely crafted album that will overwhelm his audience as he takes to the centrestage, come April 20th, 2014 at the 10 Degrees Events Centre, Plot A2 Billings Way, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, to launch the album, “Every Knee, Eekun Eewole and Divine Warning.”
The launch, which promises to witness a constellation of stars including gospel sensation, Atorise; award-winning Juju act, Abel Dosumu, better known as Mega 99, will be anchored by ace broadcaster, Ifankaleluya and star actor, Saidi Balogun. To add jokes to the event are irrepressible MC Murphy and promising Akin Olagbade. Though a long list of personalities have been confirmed to attend the launch, notable guests include Evangelist Ebenezer Obey and Tungba gospel king, Yinka Ayefele among others.