Formation (Adekunle Gold song)
| "Formation" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Adekunle Gold featuring Olamide | |
| Released | 9 April 2026 |
| Genre | Afrobeats, Fuji-inspired Afrobeats |
| Length | 2:36 |
| Label | Believe UK |
| Songwriters | Adekunle Kosoko, Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, Dario Muiz Ishola |
| Producer | Chillz |
"Formation" is a song by Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold featuring Olamide. It was released on 9 April 2026 as Adekunle Gold's first collaboration with his former YBNL label boss Olamide.[1][2]
Background
The collaboration was described as a symbolic reunion between Adekunle Gold and Olamide, who previously worked together during Gold's time at YBNL Nation.[3] Fans had anticipated a collaboration between both artists for years.[4][5][6]
Composition
The song blends Fuji-inspired rhythms with Afrobeats elements, which Adekunle Gold described as part of his "Electro Fuji" sound.[7]
Release and reception
"Formation" was released across streaming platforms on 9 April 2026. The song received coverage from Nigerian media outlets including Pulse Nigeria, Premium Times, BellaNaija, and TheCable.[8][9][10][11]
Music video
The official music video was released on YouTube on 9 April 2026.
References
- ↑ Sulaimon, Muhibat (2026-04-09). "DOWNLOAD: Adekunle Gold, Olamide team up for 'Formation'". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ Muna, Emmanuel (2026-04-06). "Olamide, Adekunle Gold announce first-ever collaboration 'Formation'". Premium Times. ISSN 2360-7688. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ Anazia, Daniel (2026-04-11). "Adekunle Gold, Olamide team up for formation". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ "After 10 years, Adekunle Gold and Olamide release their first-ever collaboration 'Formation'". Pulse Nigeria. 2026-04-09. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ Muna, Emmanuel (2026-04-06). "Olamide, Adekunle Gold announce first-ever collaboration 'Formation'". Premium Times. ISSN 2360-7688. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2026-04-07). "It's Finally Happening! Adekunle Gold & Olamide Reunite on "Formation"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ Sulaimon, Muhibat (2026-04-09). "DOWNLOAD: Adekunle Gold, Olamide team up for 'Formation'". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ "After 10 years, Adekunle Gold and Olamide release their first-ever collaboration 'Formation'". Pulse Nigeria. 2026-04-09. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ Muna, Emmanuel (2026-04-06). "Olamide, Adekunle Gold announce first-ever collaboration 'Formation'". Premium Times. ISSN 2360-7688. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ Sulaimon, Muhibat (2026-04-09). "DOWNLOAD: Adekunle Gold, Olamide team up for 'Formation'". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2026-04-07). "It's Finally Happening! Adekunle Gold & Olamide Reunite on "Formation"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-04-29.