The Nigerian music star details his strict legal approach to a malicious social media rumor
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold confirmed on September 11, 2026, that a court sentenced a social media troll to two years in prison. The man spread fake news claiming the singer and his wife lost their daughter, Deja. Gold bypassed violence and pursued strict legal accountability instead.
The Nigerian music scene rarely sees artists take fans to court over internet rumors. Adekunle Gold recently changed that narrative completely. He sat down for an interview with the ONE54 podcast to share his experience.
Fans often wonder how celebrities handle extreme online disrespect. Gold chose the justice system over street retaliation to handle this specific case.
Protecting Family Above All
Fame brings unwanted attention to the families of prominent stars. Gold made it clear that his daughter remains completely off-limits. He accepts public scrutiny for himself but protects his child fiercely.
”So, um, somebody had put out fake news about… about my family losing our daughter,” he said.
The singer detailed his immediate reaction to the horrific post. He avoided taking the law into his own hands.
”You know. And I can take anything. Talk about me all day, I’m cool. I signed up for this, not my daughter,” he stated.
He quickly gathered evidence and went directly to law enforcement. The authorities took over the case immediately.
”So when I saw the news, obviously, I did the right thing. Reported it to the, to the authorities,” he noted.
The Legal Conclusion
The swift court process surprised many online observers. The judge handed down a definitive ruling against the guilty troll.
”The court, and then the court sentenced him to, I think, two years imprisonment or he should pay a fine,” he revealed.
Many artists might have reacted with anger or physical violence. Gold proudly stood by his calm legal strategy instead.
”I didn’t, I didn’t even do what other people would do, you know, find the boy, beat him up… beat him up and all of that, those things. I didn’t do all of that. I just went through the right channel and he was dealt with,” he explained.
He also called for better rules on digital platforms. The rampant spread of unchecked rumors frustrates him deeply.
”It’s, it’s crazy what’s happening on social media now. […] It’s almost like there has to be some regulation of some sort,” he declared.
