Afrobeats singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has revealed that he once wrote a song for American superstar Beyoncé, during one of the most painful periods of his life.
Speaking about the experience, Adekunle Gold recalled that in 2019, shortly after the death of his father, he was invited by Beyoncé’s team to contribute to her Lion King: The Gift album project.
“At the time, I was too consumed by grief to even think about music. But one day I forced myself back into the studio. Out of that pain, I wrote Simile,” he shared.
The singer admitted that despite sending the song to Beyoncé’s camp, he secretly hoped it would not be picked for the project.
For years, the track remained unreleased until 2024, when his longtime collaborator Michael replayed it during a studio session. The song reminded him that even in his darkest season, he was never alone.
“It reminded me that even in my deepest loss, I had God to lean on,” he reflected.
Adekunle Gold has now officially included Simile on his latest album, Fuji, explaining that he hopes the song will bring comfort to anyone navigating grief or loss.
“Grief isn’t just about losing a parent. It can be the loss of a person, a friendship, a dream, or even a version of yourself; whatever it is, you don’t have to carry it alone,” he said.
