Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko (born 28 January January 1987), known professionall… Read Full Bio ↴Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko (born 28 January January 1987), known professionally as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby, is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter currently signed to Def Jam Recordings. He gained widespread attention after releasing the 2015 hit single "Sade", a highlife cover of One Direction's "Story of My Life". He signed a record deal with YBNL Nation and released his 2015 debut studio album Gold, which debuted at number 7 on the Billboard World Albums chart. Gold was preceded by the release of three singles: "Sade", "Orente" and "Pick Up". Adekunle Gold revealed to Nigerian Entertainment Today that prior to signing with YBNL, he designed the label's official logo and completed other designs for Lil Kesh, Viktoh and Olamide. In 2023, he released “Tequila after after”, his highly successful fifth studio album

Born Again
Adekunle GOLD Lyrics

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N'kanu taara yorojannal
Ale ma son seginma
N'jarabi taara yorojannal
Ale ma son seginma

Man I clocked 30 and it dawned on me
I been living for people but me
Such a shame I didn't get it sooner

But better later than never
Now I don taste freedom won a da mi mo
I'm a new man forget what you knew
Now I don ﬁnd my voice I go talk my shit now
Deal with it

I don't answer to nobody (Taara)
Time to live oyoyo
Na me dey run my company (Taara)
Follow my lead or go go
Motherland or oversea (Taara)
I know that I can count on me
I'm blessed with Adejare (Taara)
See me (Simi) I dey prosper

N'kanu taara yorojannal
N'kanu taara yorojannal

N'kanu taara yorojannal
N'kanu taara yorojannal

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Adekunle Gold's song "Born Again" features Yoruba lyrics that translate to "In the morning, I wake up and dance/I will not be heartbroken/In the evening, I wake up and dance/I will not be heartbroken." This can be interpreted as a declaration of not allowing external circumstances to bring one down, choosing instead to remain resilient and joyful.

The second verse is where Adekunle Gold reflects on his personal growth and journey towards self-awareness and autonomy. He admits to living his life for others instead of prioritizing his own needs and desires. However, as he reaches the age of 30, he realizes his mistake and decides to embrace his newfound freedom. He declares that he is a new person and will no longer be bound by the expectations of others. He encourages others to deal with his newfound confidence and assertiveness.

The chorus of the song consists of the phrase "N'kanu taara yorojannal" which can be interpreted as a call to action or a rallying cry for self-empowerment. Adekunle declares that he will no longer answer to anyone else's expectations but his own, and will lead his own life with confidence and determination. He acknowledges the importance of self-reliance and being able to count on oneself, even while embracing his role as a father to his daughter Adejare.

Line by Line Meaning

N'kanu taara yorojannal
I am standing tall and proud, ready to face any challenge that comes my way.

Ale ma son seginma
I no longer care about the opinions of others.

N'jarabi taara yorojannal
I have found my true purpose in life and I am determined to pursue it.

Ale ma son seginma
I am not afraid to speak my mind anymore.

Man I clocked 30 and it dawned on me
I have finally realized the importance of living for myself.

I been living for people but me
I have been living my life based on the expectations of others.

Such a shame I didn't get it sooner
It is regretful that I did not discover this truth earlier.

But better later than never
It is better to realize this truth now than to never realize it at all.

Now I don taste freedom won a da mi mo
I have finally tasted true freedom and I will never go back.

I'm a new man forget what you knew
I have transformed into a new person and the old me does not exist anymore.

Now I don ﬁnd my voice I go talk my shit now
Now that I have found my true self, I will speak my mind without hesitation.

Deal with it
Others will have to accept me for who I am now.

I don't answer to nobody (Taara)
I am in full control of my life and I answer to no one.

Time to live oyoyo
It is time for me to live my life to the fullest.

Na me dey run my company (Taara)
I am the CEO of my own life.

Follow my lead or go go
You can either support me or get out of my way.

Motherland or oversea (Taara)
No matter where I am, I will always stay true to my roots.

I know that I can count on me
I have confidence in myself to overcome any obstacle.

I'm blessed with Adejare (Taara)
I am grateful for the blessing of my child, Adejare.

See me (Simi) I dey prosper
As you can see, I am thriving and succeeding in life.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADEKUNLE KOSOKO, AYODELE OWA, FATOUMATA DIAWARA, MICHEAL BAKARE

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FOhlookajew

2y↑10

Had to share this video with my friend named Fatoumata!

Great jam! ✨💕

Live From Planet Earth

2y↑19

grand rising africans worldwide 🌍✊🏾

Kyle Clarke

2y↑1

✊🏿

Fatoumata Diawara

2y↑8

So proud!! 🇲🇱🇳🇬

Muheeb Ridwan

2y↑6

Lovely song from two of my favorites. Felt the sound beat from "Nterini" underneath. So lovely ❤❤

Felicio Pedro

you sabi music "nterini" are good guys

salvage art studios

2y↑7

I'm dropping an animated video on this soon.. damn 🥰🥰

Salamatou Moumouni

2y↑4

AG baby thank you for giving us good 👍 music 🎶 everyday, the song is just wow 👌 👏 😍, I'm speechless , what I regret the most is that the song didn't last too long 😊