About the Event

Adekunle Gold is a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, and creative visionary whose music and message transcend borders. Splitting his time between Lagos and the United States, Adekunle has built a career defined by bold reinvention, artistic integrity, and a deep connection to his roots. At the heart of Adekunle’s artistry is powerful storytelling: music that doesn’t just sound good but says something. Much of that voice is shaped by his lived experience with sickle cell disease (SCD). As a survivor and advocate, he uses his platform to raise awareness and offer hope to others navigating chronic illness. His vulnerability, resilience, and openness about his journey have inspired a generation of listeners and expanded the emotional range of Afrobeats as a genre.

Join us for a talk where Adekunle will share his experiences living with SCD and how he uses his platform to raise awareness about the disease with Dr. Emmanuel Peprah, from the GPH ISEE Lab, Dr. Carlos Chirinos from Steinhardt's MARL Lab, and Elizabeth Sobowale from the Adekunle Gold Foundation.

RSVP: This event is only open to NYU students. Space is limited! Register by September 8 at 5 p.m. (or while availability lasts).