By joining the Gumball 3000 rally and striking a balance between speed and sound in two thrilling international endeavours, Adekunle Gold is pushing Afrobeats to new heights this year.
The artist is preparing for a historic performance at the EFG London Jazz Festival and has been revealed as a member of the famed Gumball 3000 rally.
Adekunle Gold was identified as a participant in the 2025 Gumball 3000 event in a video footage that was circulated online. During the glitzy 3,000-mile road journey from Istanbul to Ibiza, which will include luxurious cars and exhilarating experiences, he will be travelling under the name “Team Fuji.” His participation demonstrates a unique intersection between the exhilarating world of supercar races and international music popularity.
That’s not all, though. Remember how Revolve Plus previously announced that Adekunle Gold will be the main act at a special performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall on November 23 as part of the esteemed EFG London Jazz Festival? He will perform a daring blend of Afrobeats and classical arrangements with the Guildhall Session Orchestra, a first-of-its-kind performance that is sure to be one of his most ambitious endeavours to date.
He informed supporters, “London, the greatest showman is coming,” when he announced the show on X (previously Twitter). Nov. 23: full orchestra The performance is already being heralded as a turning point in his career and a significant advancement in the expanding worldwide reach of Afrobeats.
