Adekunle Gold Announces First-Ever Collaboration with Olamide on New Single ‘Formation’

 

Adekunle Gold Announces First-Ever Collaboration with Olamide on New Single ‘Formation’

By Kim Joshua Dahwol 

Nigerian music superstar Adekunle Gold has officially announced his long-awaited first collaboration with YBNL Nation boss Olamide. The track, titled Formation, is scheduled to drop on April 9, 2026.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Adekunle Gold wrote: “First time ever, Me and Olamide

' Formation. April 9.' He also shared a presave link: adekunlegold.bfan.link/formation. The announcement comes with striking promotional visuals showing both artists in tailored suits. Adekunle Gold, who rose to fame under Olamide’s YBNL Nation label before going independent, has never featured the “Baddo” on any of his previous releases a fact that has puzzled fans for years. Many replies to the post expressed shock and excitement, with comments like “Omo I couldn’t believe Baddo has never made a song with Big Fish before” and “I have waited so long for this day. Ag baby x Baddo.”The single is expected to be a major moment in Afrobeats, bringing together two generational talents: Olamide, the veteran hitmaker and label executive, and Adekunle Gold, the acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals and storytelling.Fans have already begun flooding social media with reactions, calling it one of the most anticipated collaborations in recent Afrobeats history. Presaves are live, and anticipation is building rapidly ahead of the Thursday release.Stay tuned for more updates as Formation approaches.