Award winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold is trending again this time not for a new song release or red carpet appearance but for a single tweet that captured the internet’s attention and cemented his reputation as one of the most effortlessly unbothered celebrities on social media.
It all started when a Twitter user with the handle @okay posted a short but loaded message:
“EXACTLY WHY I WILL BUY A PENTHOUSE.”
The tweet quickly gained traction for its tone of self determination and ambition but it was Adekunle Gold’s unexpected reply that took things to another level. Quoting the original tweet the 5 Star singer wrote:
“Throwing tantrums from bungalow brother ode I dey my penthouse you can’t even reach me.”
The internet exploded.
Within hours the tweet had gone viral with users across Twitter Instagram TikTok and even Facebook reposting screenshots quoting the phrase and turning the line “bungalow brother” into a full blown meme.
From casual fans to pop culture commentators the reactions came fast and loud:
“This is a flex AND a roast.”
“AG Baby just taught a free class on how to ignore noise from the ground floor.”
“This man didn’t need a diss track. One tweet and peace returned to the timeline.”
What has made the moment especially buzzworthy is the tone of Adekunle Gold’s response. It was not overtly aggressive or confrontational. Instead it carried a calm almost regal air of detachment that fans have come to associate with the singer’s brand — chic elevated and undeniably confident.
The phrase “I dey my penthouse” has now become a trending soundbite online with fans using it in memes lifestyle captions and even clothing mockups. The term “bungalow brother” meanwhile is being jokingly applied to anyone seen as bitter or overly dramatic online.
As of this morning the tweet remains among the most liked and quoted posts on Nigerian Twitter this week.
Adekunle Gold whose real name is Adekunle Kosoko has steadily evolved his image over the years from a highlife romantic crooner to a boundary pushing artist who is just as known for his music as he is for his fashion and charisma. The viral tweet is simply the latest chapter in his rise as one of Nigeria’s most culturally savvy entertainers.
Many observers believe the comment was not aimed at anyone in particular but instead served as a metaphorical reminder of his elevated status and refusal to engage in online drama. Whether it was a playful jab or a message of detachment the fans are here for it.
“No response is the best response but if you must speak speak from the penthouse” one user commented.
And that it seems is exactly what Adekunle Gold did.