Adekunle Gold reaffirms his knack for refined storytelling and sonic elegance with his latest release, ‘Coco Money,’ the second single of 2025. Released mid-July, the track follows the emotionally charged ballad Obimo and shifts the tone to an upbeat celebration of success and self-worth.
Musically, ‘Coco Money’ blends Afro-pop, Afrobeats, and highlife into one confident groove. Producers Niphkeys and Seyifunmi weave a vibrant tapestry of percussion, shimmering orchestration, and pitched electronic vocal textures. What sets the track apart is its clever interpolation of Rihanna’s bold refrain from BBHMM, reimagined in a fresh, Afrocentric context.
Cultural layering deepens the track’s identity: it features the Elegbe call-and-response riff—a first in mainstream Afropop—rooted firmly in Yoruba Fuji music. This raw percussive pattern lends an ancestral grit that contrasts beautifully with the sleek modern production.
Lyrically, Adekunle Gold delivers lines drenched in both humor and cultural resonance. Catchphrases like “Kowope, Kowope — bitch better have my money” nod to swagger, while proverbs such as “Ase to ba d’eko waa ko’gbon” (“when you get to Lagos, you’ll learn how to be smart/wise”) root the narrative in societal wisdom, navigating Lagos life as both a grind and a classroom.
The ‘Coco Money’ music video amplifies the song’s aesthetic with a stylish black-and-white visual directed by Perliks and Edgar Esteves. The monochrome imagery—set against boxing and basketball motifs—reinforces themes of resilience, control, and poised masculinity.
Beyond the music itself, Adekunle Gold launched the “5 Star Care” initiative alongside this release, offering free health insurance to Nigerians living with sickle cell disease—a deeply personal project considering his own lived experience.
‘Coco Money’ is more than just a summer anthem—it’s a layered expression of success, reflection, and cultural pride. Adekunle Gold balances lighthearted vibes with substance, offering both an infectious hook and meaningful lyricism. This track solidifies his evolution from soulful crooner to imaginative storyteller, unafraid to blend elegance with grit.
