Sunday Adeniyi AKA King Sunny Ade
{KSA} Born on 22nd September, 1946
in Osogbo.
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King Sunny Ade is a
Contemporary Nigerian Musician, Singer, Song writer and a Pioneer of modern
world music. He has been classed as one of the most influential musicians of
all time.
In 1987, King Sunny Ade returned to the international spotlight when Rykodisc released a live concert he did in Seattle and was given an astonishing embrace by fans across the globe that were eager for another international album release.
In 1987, King Sunny Ade returned to the international spotlight when Rykodisc released a live concert he did in Seattle and was given an astonishing embrace by fans across the globe that were eager for another international album release.
Sunday Adeniyi, the King of Juju and
popularly called the minister of enjoyment, had been actively in music since
1960s. His father was a Church organist, while his mother was a trader.
He left grammar school in Ondo under
the claim of going to University of Lagos but there in Lagos, his musical
career started. Sunny Adé’s musical sound evolved from the early days.
His career begun with Moses Olaiya’s
{Baba Sala}, Federal Rhythm Dandies, a highlife band, but he left to form a new
band, The Green Spots in 1967. Over the years, Sunny Adé’s band changed its
name several times, first to African Beats and then to Golden Mercury, for
various reasons ranging from changes in his music to business concerns.
In the 1970s and 1980s Ade embarked
on a tour of America and Europe. His stage act was characterised by dexterous
dancing steps and mastery of the guitar, which he played beautifully well to
the admiration of the Americans and Europeans. His music albums earned him many
awards, including his first Grammy Award nomination in the folk/ethnic music
category.
We wish the living legend happy birthday, long life and prosperity in good health {Baba 70}
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