“President Buhari joins
friends, family and fans of the multi-talented instrumentalist,
songwriter and dancer in celebrating his remarkable life.”
The President noted with delight that Sunny Ade had been graced with
numerous awards for outstanding performances, including nominations for
the Grammy.
Buhari added that the Septuagenarian had over the years brought pride to
his country by mastering his art against all odds, taking the African
musical genre to the global stage.
He, therefore, commended him for not only bringing joy to many hearts
and homes through his music, but for serving as an inspiration and a
mentor to upcoming artistes.
The President saluted “King Sunny Ade’s love for humanity, especially
the less privileged, by setting up a foundation that caters for the
needs of others.’’
He prayed that almighty God would grant “the versatile entertainer
longer life, good health and more strength.”
Born on Sept. 22, 1946 in Osogbo, 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. Adé
left grammar school in Ondo under the pretence of going to University of
Lagos but there in Lagos, his mercurial musical career started.
Sunny Adé’s musical sound evolved from the early days. His career begun
with Moses Olaiya’s 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 Adé 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.
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President Muhammadu
Buhari joins all friends, family and fans of King Sunny Ade in
celebrating the remarkable life of the entertainer
– Says Sunny Ade has over the years brought pride to his country by
mastering his art against all odds
– Buhari also commends King Sunny Ade’s love for humanity, especially
the less privileged, by setting up a foundation that caters for the
needs of others
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a birthday message to music legend,
King Sunny Ade, as he turns 70 on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
The birthday message from Buhari was contained in a statement issued by
Femi Adesina, the special adviser to the president on media and
publicity on Wednesday, September 21.
“President Buhari joins
friends, family and fans of the multi-talented instrumentalist,
songwriter and dancer in celebrating his remarkable life.”
The President noted with delight that Sunny Ade had been graced with
numerous awards for outstanding performances, including nominations for
the Grammy.
Buhari added that the Septuagenarian had over the years brought pride to
his country by mastering his art against all odds, taking the African
musical genre to the global stage.
He, therefore, commended him for not only bringing joy to many hearts
and homes through his music, but for serving as an inspiration and a
mentor to upcoming artistes.
The President saluted “King Sunny Ade’s love for humanity, especially
the less privileged, by setting up a foundation that caters for the
needs of others.’’
He prayed that almighty God would grant “the versatile entertainer
longer life, good health and more strength.”
Born on Sept. 22, 1946 in Osogbo, 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. Adé
left grammar school in Ondo under the pretence of going to University of
Lagos but there in Lagos, his mercurial musical career started.
Sunny Adé’s musical sound evolved from the early days. His career begun
with Moses Olaiya’s 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 Adé 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.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/president-buhari-congratulates-king-sunny-ade-70/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/president-buhari-congratulates-king-sunny-ade-70/
“President Buhari joins
friends, family and fans of the multi-talented instrumentalist,
songwriter and dancer in celebrating his remarkable life.”
The President noted with delight that Sunny Ade had been graced with
numerous awards for outstanding performances, including nominations for
the Grammy.
Buhari added that the Septuagenarian had over the years brought pride to
his country by mastering his art against all odds, taking the African
musical genre to the global stage.
He, therefore, commended him for not only bringing joy to many hearts
and homes through his music, but for serving as an inspiration and a
mentor to upcoming artistes.
The President saluted “King Sunny Ade’s love for humanity, especially
the less privileged, by setting up a foundation that caters for the
needs of others.’’
He prayed that almighty God would grant “the versatile entertainer
longer life, good health and more strength.”
Born on Sept. 22, 1946 in Osogbo, 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. Adé
left grammar school in Ondo under the pretence of going to University of
Lagos but there in Lagos, his mercurial musical career started.
Sunny Adé’s musical sound evolved from the early days. His career begun
with Moses Olaiya’s 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 Adé 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.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/president-buhari-congratulates-king-sunny-ade-70/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/president-buhari-congratulates-king-sunny-ade-70/
“President Buhari joins
friends, family and fans of the multi-talented instrumentalist,
songwriter and dancer in celebrating his remarkable life.”
The President noted with delight that Sunny Ade had been graced with
numerous awards for outstanding performances, including nominations for
the Grammy.
Buhari added that the Septuagenarian had over the years brought pride to
his country by mastering his art against all odds, taking the African
musical genre to the global stage.
He, therefore, commended him for not only bringing joy to many hearts
and homes through his music, but for serving as an inspiration and a
mentor to upcoming artistes.
The President saluted “King Sunny Ade’s love for humanity, especially
the less privileged, by setting up a foundation that caters for the
needs of others.’’
He prayed that almighty God would grant “the versatile entertainer
longer life, good health and more strength.”
Born on Sept. 22, 1946 in Osogbo, 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. Adé
left grammar school in Ondo under the pretence of going to University of
Lagos but there in Lagos, his mercurial musical career started.
Sunny Adé’s musical sound evolved from the early days. His career begun
with Moses Olaiya’s 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 Adé 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.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/president-buhari-congratulates-king-sunny-ade-70/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/09/president-buhari-congratulates-king-sunny-ade-70/
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