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President Buhari Congratulates King Sunny Ade @70 by Opeomoope: 8:55am On Sep 22, 2016 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has
congratulated music legend, King Sunny Ade,
on his 70th birthday, which is on Sept. 22.
Information on the felicitation is contained
in a statement issued by Mr Femi Adesina,
the president’s Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity in Abuja on Wednesday.
Adesina stated that “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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Re: President Buhari Congratulates King Sunny Ade @70 by Chanchit: 9:06am On Sep 22, 2016 |
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