Adekunle Gold has caused a buzz on social media with his recent kind gesture. On July 16, 2025, the Nigerian singer took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that he would be giving out ₦250,000 to first-class graduates. He asked them to post proof of their distinctions on his timeline.
Not long after his post, his page was flooded with pictures of academic transcripts and statements of results. Many first-class graduates were eager to get his attention and secure the cash prize.
Adekunle Gold, also known as AG Baby, started picking some of them and sent them their rewards. Fans praised him for recognising and supporting young people who worked hard in school.
However, not everyone was happy about this. Some people felt he shouldn’t have focused only on first-class graduates. One user asked, “Na only first class Dey listen to your songs?” Another person criticised him for making graduates drop their certificates publicly. They said, “It’s a big shame seeing people dropping their certificate online and also a big shame from BigFish asking people to drop it here.”
Some Nigerians also complained about how certificates are treated in the country. A user wrote, “Education no really matter in Nigeria you all can see that cause anybody can joke with your certificate…From Peller to Bigfish now.”
Even with the mixed reactions, Adekunle Gold’s kindness inspired many. Fans commended him for motivating students to strive for excellence despite the situation of education in Nigeria today.
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