Adekunle Gold “Coco Money” (Video)

Adekunle Gold drops a stylish boxing and basketball-themed visual for his new single, “Coco Money”.

Global Afropop trailblazer Adekunle Gold has unveiled the striking and stylish visual for his brand new single, “Coco Money“, an energetic celebration of success, freedom, and resilience.

Directed by Perliks and Edgar Esteves for Nouvelle Films and Blank Square, the captivating, black and white visual brings another powerful dimension to the buzzing song and affirms Adekunle Gold’s position as the trailblazer, innovator, and style icon that he is.

To mark the release of the visual, Adekunle Gold will team up with The Macallan to host an intimate celebration in Lagos tonight.

Following the success of his heartfelt ballad “Obimo”, “Coco Money” flips the tone with an infectious, sun-soaked anthem that blends vibrant Afro-fusion production with AG Baby’s signature lyrical confidence.

Produced by Nigerian talents Niphkeys and Seyifunmi, the track cleverly incorporates a sample of the iconic line from Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money”, recontextualized into a bold, rhythmic refrain.

The record radiates joy and self-assurance — a soundtrack for those who’ve earned their shine.

“Coco Money” also breaks sonic ground with the use of the traditional Elegbe call-and-response riff — marking the first time an artist has woven this distinct cultural motif into a modern Afropop single.

The riff, which is deeply rooted in Fuji music traditions, adds a raw, percussive urgency that nods to the genre’s Yoruba street origins.

Layered with rich orchestral and violin flourishes, and set against pitched, electronic vocal textures, the production creates a lush, genre-blending soundscape that feels both ancestral and futuristic.

Lyrically, Adekunle Gold delivers sharp commentary with swagger.

From the hypnotic “Kowope, Kowope — bitch better have my money” hook to Yoruba proverbs like “Ase to ba d’eko waa ko’gbon” (when you get to Lagos, you’ll learn how to be smart/wise), hence Lagos is known as the jungle, where people hustle and make money, leaving a wise lesson.

“Coco Money” weaves together wit, wealth, and West African identity.

He critiques misplaced priorities, invokes matters of prosperity through “Oro Aje”.

The result is a bold, layered anthem that strikes a balance between social commentary and party-starting energy.