On Wednesday, July 16th, a popular Nigerian Afrobeats artiste, Kosoko Adekunle Adekunle Gold, rekindled tensions with Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), revealing he still hasn’t moved past an alleged assault he suffered at the institution a decade ago (June 2015).
According to a 2023 report by ACJOAU, Adekunle Gold was accused of performing his debut song, “Sade,” six times during an event held at the university at that time.
Sharing a photo with the caption “God forgives, I don’t,” the singer cautioned OAU alumni with a post through his X account (formerly Twitter), warning them not to participate in his giveaway for first-class graduates, stating firmly that they would not be considered.
OAU Students, don’t bother 😪 pic.twitter.com/VULHnFO6Co
— BIG FISH 🦈 (@adekunleGOLD) July 16, 2025
This sparked different reactions from his fans, random X users, and OAU students, who once again found themselves in the spotlight. While some were curious to know the reason behind his grudge with the school, the others, aware of the background story, joked about it, and the repentant alumni appealed for him to let bygones be bygones.
Omoboriowo Damilola Dr. Bush, the erstwhile President of the Great IFE Students’ Union, along with several other X users, also responded to Adekunle Gold’s post.
AG Baby 🙏🏾
Awo olugbe’be, jebure 🙏🏾
Y’onu s’iwa 🙏🏾
E ro ti Manchester United momi lara, e fori ji wa 🙏🏾.
We’re sorrrrryyy, igba aimo niyen 🙏🏾
Thank you for reconsideration 🙏🏾 https://t.co/3rWh3INYN7— Celebrity Teacher (OAU No. 1 Teacher) (@_Dr_Bush_) July 16, 2025
Just when I was about to post mine 🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️
Mehnn
My 4.87 can’t waste like this https://t.co/0RJe3vJziH— RoadBoy or Who? (@ayosantos_) July 16, 2025
My type 😂😂😂😂
Forgiveness is of the Lord and I’m not the Lord abeg 😂😂 https://t.co/eatP6QE4UI
— Yoruba Angel 🪡🧵✂️ (@DamilolaLizz) July 17, 2025
😭😭Na papa sin, na pikin dey suffer am 😂😂 https://t.co/GgWjXkpxCp
— Adewale Badmus (@Dewale1510) July 17, 2025
Adekunle Gold, however, acknowledged alumni from other universities who presented proof of their First Class degrees, crediting them ₦250,000 each. This gesture was met with numerous appreciation posts directed at the international artist.
Thank you so much, @adekunleGOLD
Feels like a dream. Feels like a dream.
I cannot put it in words!!!
I had N0 in my account. Goddddd!!! 🥹❤️ https://t.co/cjUpZaL7Bv pic.twitter.com/94aRZnUrdC
— The Boda Giggle 🃏 (@TheGigs0x) July 16, 2025
@adekunleGOLD .. Baba God has picked up my call ooo using you sir ..no amount of thank you can express my gratitude to you oo. At last. , I got an amount tagged to my HND after 12 years of graduation. Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu @adekunleGOLD pic.twitter.com/Mnk3WbGL7r
— Wumi (@Abikelere) July 16, 2025